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Depression may be a new biomarker for Alzheimer’s in older people

Neuroscience NewsAugust 9, 2019

In healthy older adults, depression and cortical amyloid may be associated with early changes in cognition. The findings provide an additional biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...

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‘Crosstalk’ between genes promotes brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2019

Findings could help in the development of treatments to prevent brain inflammation associated with Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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How is a mother’s immunity transferred to her baby?

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2019

Study reveals how a pregnant woman's vaccine-induced immunities are transferred to her offspring via the placenta. The findings have positive implications for the development of new, more effective maternal vaccines.... Read More...

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Drinking and Drug Use Dreams During Recovery Linked to More Severe Addiction History

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

A new study reports relapse dreams are more common in those with severe clinical histories of addiction. Researchers say the frequency of these relapse dreams decrease as the brain and body adapt to abstinence. ... Read More...

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Brain Cells that Modulate Behavioral Response to Threats Identified

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 11, 2019

Researchers implicate neurons within the dorsolateral septum in the regulation of fearful behaviors in mice.... Read More...

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Excess Immune Pruning of Synapses in Neural Cells Derived From Patients with Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 4, 2019

Researchers have directly observed excessive synaptic pruning in cells derived from people with schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Physical Activity Can Prevent Against Depression

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2019

A new study adds to growing evidence that higher levels of physical activity can help reduce the risk of developing mental illness. Researchers found physical activity can reduce depression risks in those genetically vulnerable to depressive disorders.... Read More...

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“Happiness” Exercises Boosts Mood For Those Recovering From Addiction

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 19, 2019

Positive psychology exercises have significant benefit in boosting mood for those recovering from substance addiction, a new study reports.... Read More...

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How Does Solid Stress From Brain Tumors Cause Neuron Loss and Neurological Dysfunction?

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 7, 2019

A new study reveals how the physical force exerted by the solid components of brain tumors impacts surrounding tissue, resulting in apoptosis and neurological dysfunction. Researchers reports the drug lithium, commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder, can help reverse some of the damage caused by the solid stress of the tumor.... Read More...

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Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neuroscience NewsOctober 19, 2018

Researchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Widespread Inflammation in Brains of Those with Fibromyalgia

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 27, 2018

A new study reveals elevated glial activation in the brains of those with fibromyalgia.... Read More...

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Exercise Generates New Neurons and Improves Cognition in Alzheimer’s: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 7, 2018

Researchers report exercise can promote adult hippocampal neurogenesis and improve cognition in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The study identifies ways to mimic the beneficial effects of experience through pharmacological and gene therapy. ... Read More...

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Researcher decodes the brain to help patients with mental illnesses

How stress can curb the desire to eat

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Neuroscience

Researcher decodes the brain to help patients with mental illnesses

How stress can curb the desire to eat

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Neurology

Gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease is involved in neuronal communication

More Than Just Jaundice: Bilirubin May Protect The Brain

Using math to help treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other diseases

AI

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Machine learning decodes genetic influence over behavior

AI tool characterizes a song’s genre & provides insights regarding perception music

Robotics

Brain-controlled prosthetic hand to become reality

Microrobots show promise for treating tumors

Psychology

Researcher decodes the brain to help patients with mental illnesses

How stress can curb the desire to eat

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Mass General

Depression may be a new biomarker for Alzheimer’s in older people

‘Crosstalk’ between genes promotes brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s

How is a mother’s immunity transferred to her baby?

Drinking and Drug Use Dreams During Recovery Linked to More Severe Addiction History

Brain Cells that Modulate Behavioral Response to Threats Identified

Excess Immune Pruning of Synapses in Neural Cells Derived From Patients with Schizophrenia

Physical Activity Can Prevent Against Depression

“Happiness” Exercises Boosts Mood For Those Recovering From Addiction

How Does Solid Stress From Brain Tumors Cause Neuron Loss and Neurological Dysfunction?

Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Widespread Inflammation in Brains of Those with Fibromyalgia

Exercise Generates New Neurons and Improves Cognition in Alzheimer’s: Mouse Study