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Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·July 11, 2019·4 min read

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

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

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·September 9, 2019·3 min read

‘Superagers’ over 80 have the memory and brain connectivity of twenty-somethings

Both the default mode network and salience network in superagers had stronger connectivity than typical older adults and similar connectivity as younger adults. Superagers performed similarly to young adults and better than typical older adults in recognition and episodic memory tasks.

Featured Psychology

·January 19, 2019·3 min read

“Happiness” Exercises Boosts Mood For Those Recovering From Addiction

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

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·August 25, 2023·5 min read

3D Model Reveals T Cell Role in Alzheimer’s Progression

Researchers developed a 3D cellular model to study the interactions between brain cells and immune cells in Alzheimer's disease. This new model, based on advanced microfluidic technology, demonstrates that specific immune cells, CT8+ T Cells, amplify Alzheimer's pathology when they infiltrate the brain.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 14, 2016·6 min read

Ability to Recognize and Recall Odors May Identify Those at Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report testing both the cognitive and olfactory abilities in people could help identify those at risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 21, 2020·4 min read

Abnormally low levels of a key protein in brains of young men with autism

Males on the autism spectrum have significantly lower levels of a protein in their brains' that plays a role in inflammation and metabolism.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 8, 2017·7 min read

Advanced EEG Reveals Complex Beauty of the Sleeping Brain

New, advanced EEG technology allows researchers to easily visualize brain activity during sleep.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 4, 2021·5 min read

AI Helps With Drug Repurposing for Alzheimer’s

Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence algorithm designed to examine existing drugs as potential Alzheimer's treatments.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·May 16, 2021·4 min read

Anesthetic May Affect Tau Spread in the Brain to Promote Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology

Sevoflurane, an anesthetic, causes tau to leave neurons and enter microglia. This stimulates the production of interleukin-6, leading to inflammation and cognitive impairment.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·December 10, 2020·5 min read

Antiepileptic Drug Reduces Motor Neuron Excitability in ALS

Ezogabine, an antiepileptic drug, reduces the excitability of cortical and spinal motor neurons associated with ALS.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 3, 2023·4 min read

Artificial Intelligence Approach May Help Detect Alzheimer’s Disease From Routine Brain Imaging Tests

Using neuroimaging data, a new deep-learning algorithm was able to detect Alzheimer's disease with 90.2% accuracy.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 2, 2021·4 min read

Automated Imaging Detects and Tracks Brain Protein Involved in Alzheimer’s Disease

A new automated method can identify and track the development of tau deposits in the brain. The method could lead to an earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

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Mass General

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

‘Superagers’ over 80 have the memory and brain connectivity of twenty-somethings

“Happiness” Exercises Boosts Mood For Those Recovering From Addiction

3D Model Reveals T Cell Role in Alzheimer’s Progression

Ability to Recognize and Recall Odors May Identify Those at Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

Abnormally low levels of a key protein in brains of young men with autism

Advanced EEG Reveals Complex Beauty of the Sleeping Brain

AI Helps With Drug Repurposing for Alzheimer’s

Anesthetic May Affect Tau Spread in the Brain to Promote Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology

Antiepileptic Drug Reduces Motor Neuron Excitability in ALS

Artificial Intelligence Approach May Help Detect Alzheimer’s Disease From Routine Brain Imaging Tests

Automated Imaging Detects and Tracks Brain Protein Involved in Alzheimer’s Disease

Single Protein Rewires the Brain to Adapt to Motherhood

AI Designs Unique Walking Robot in Seconds

Amygdala’s Role in Epilepsy Sudden Death

Psilocybin Microdosing Promising for Mental Health Disorders

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