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·November 15, 2023·3 min read

Men Feel Less Pain When It’s Inflicted By A Woman

Researchers have uncovered a unique aspect of pain perception: men feel less pain when it is inflicted by a woman compared to a man. This phenomenon was observed in both experimental settings with healthy volunteers and postoperative patients.

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·August 8, 2023·6 min read

Psychedelics Sync Neurons: A Glimpse into Consciousness & Psychosis

Researchers have pioneered a method to simultaneously measure electrical signals from 128 brain regions in conscious rats. Using this technique, they observed the effects of psychedelic drugs, LSD and ketamine, on the brain's neural oscillations.

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·March 13, 2023·4 min read

Epilepsy Could Become Easier to Pinpoint With Blood Test

Higher levels of immune proteins are present in the blood both before and after an epileptic seizure. Researchers say the biomarkers can be identified via a simple blood test.

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·November 29, 2022·3 min read

The Brain’s Immune Cells Can Be Triggered to Slow Down Alzheimer’s Disease

Activating TREM2 on microglia in the brains of those with Alzheimer's could help slow down the progression of the neurodegenerative disease.

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·November 11, 2022·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease Can Be Diagnosed Before Symptoms Emerge

A new study reveals it is not only possible to determine Alzheimer's risks before symptoms appear, but it is also possible to determine who will deteriorate within the next few years.

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·October 22, 2022·5 min read

Hands of People With Diabetes More Often Affected by Trigger Finger

Trigger finger, a condition in which the fingers get locked into a bent position and become difficult to straighten, is more common in those with diabetes than in the general population. High blood sugar levels increase the risk of developing trigger finger, researchers say.

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·August 17, 2022·3 min read

Reprogramming Human Skin Cells Into Aged Neurons to Study Neurodegenerative Disorders

Converting skin cell samples into neurons helps researchers gain a better understanding of the mechanisms of Huntington's disease.

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·May 3, 2022·4 min read

Brain Folds Formed During Fetal Stage Could Affect Onset of Dementia

Brain folds that form during fetal development may have an impact on the age at which symptoms of frontotemporal dementia occur.

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·April 19, 2022·4 min read

Psychiatric Symptoms in Alzheimer’s Disease

Like cognitive deficits, psychiatric symptoms such as depression, apathy, and anxiety associated with Alzheimer's disease appear to be a direct consequence of underlying brain changes as a result of increased amyloid-beta accumulation.

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·October 19, 2021·4 min read

What Happens in Your Brain When You Make a Decision?

Researchers examine the neuroscience behind why we make certain decisions when faced with multiple choices.

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·October 9, 2021·4 min read

What Makes Us Human? The Answer May Be Found in Overlooked DNA

The answer to what makes the human brain unique may lie in junk DNA.

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·August 18, 2021·3 min read

Does Alzheimer’s Disease Start Inside Nerve Cells?

Amyloid-beta accumulates in nerve cells and spreads, from cell to cell, via nerve fibers. This process occurs prior to the formation of amyloid plaques in the brain.

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Lund University

Men Feel Less Pain When It’s Inflicted By A Woman

Psychedelics Sync Neurons: A Glimpse into Consciousness & Psychosis

Epilepsy Could Become Easier to Pinpoint With Blood Test

The Brain’s Immune Cells Can Be Triggered to Slow Down Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease Can Be Diagnosed Before Symptoms Emerge

Hands of People With Diabetes More Often Affected by Trigger Finger

Reprogramming Human Skin Cells Into Aged Neurons to Study Neurodegenerative Disorders

Brain Folds Formed During Fetal Stage Could Affect Onset of Dementia

Psychiatric Symptoms in Alzheimer’s Disease

What Happens in Your Brain When You Make a Decision?

What Makes Us Human? The Answer May Be Found in Overlooked DNA

Does Alzheimer’s Disease Start Inside Nerve Cells?

Personality Traits: A Surprising Factor in Dementia Risk

Siri and Alexa Reimagined: Personality Match Enhances User Trust

Personality and Attachment: Shaping the Pet-Owner Well-being Bond

Protein Key to Lifespan and Healthy Aging Identified

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