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·May 19, 2023·4 min read

Potential New Treatment for a Leading Cause of Autism

Researchers have identified a potential new treatment method for Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), a leading cause of autism spectrum disorders. The method involves contracting the CGG trinucleotide repeat in the FMR1 gene, thereby restoring the essential FMRP protein expression necessary for brain development.

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·May 19, 2023·5 min read

Is the BCG Vaccine a Potential Shield Against Alzheimer’s?

A recent study suggests that the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, typically used to prevent tuberculosis, may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The study followed 6,467 individuals, over 15 years post their diagnosis with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Findings revealed patients who received the BCG vaccine had a 20% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and a 25% reduced risk of death.

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·May 18, 2023·5 min read

Prenatal Brain Genes Tied to Childhood Mental Illness Risk

The expression of certain genes in the brain before birth could influence the risk of developing various mental illnesses during childhood. Researchers found genetic patterns linked with adult psychiatric illnesses also correspond with psychiatric symptoms in children.

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·May 15, 2023·10 min read

Unraveling Alzheimer’s Mystery: Rare Gene Variant Offers New Hope for Treatment

A rare gene variant that may offer protection against Alzheimer's disease has been discovered. The breakthrough came from studying a patient with a predisposition for early-onset Alzheimer's who remained cognitively healthy until his late 60s.

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·April 3, 2023·5 min read

Early Menopause, Later Start to Hormone Therapy May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Early onset menopause is associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, but starting HRT at the time of menopause onset can help reduce the risk.

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·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.

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·March 3, 2023·7 min read

NFL Players Who Experienced Concussion Symptoms During Careers Show Reduced Cognitive Performance Decades After Retirement

Retired football players who experienced concussions during their careers performed worse on cognitive tests than non-players. The findings add to the growing body of evidence that suggests head injuries experienced by football players accelerate cognitive aging. Researchers say the results underlie the importance of tracking concussion symptoms in football players as opposed to concussion diagnosis.

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·February 10, 2023·4 min read

Certain Social Factors Can Predict Early Death in Older Adults

Researchers have compiled a comprehensive inventory of social aspects of the aging population that can predict longevity. Feeling socially isolated, living in a neighborhood with poor cleanliness, and lower perceived control over financial situations appear to contribute to early death in the aging population.

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·January 14, 2023·6 min read

Clinical Trial Results Indicate Low Rate of Adverse Events Associated With Implanted Brain Computer Interface

Study reports that implanted brain-computer interfaces are similar in safety to more conventional brain implants used to manage neurodegenerative disorders.

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·August 30, 2022·3 min read

Fentanyl’s Effects on the Brain

Fentanyl exposure produces specific EEG signatures in the brain. The findings also revealed the drug impairs people's breathing four minutes before noticeable changes in alertness.

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·August 2, 2022·6 min read

Researchers Call for New Studies to Learn How Our Brains Change When We’re Awake After Midnight

A new hypothesis suggests when people are awake during the biological circadian night there are neurophysiological changes in the brain that alters the way in which we interact with the world, especially when it comes to impulse control, information processing, and reward processing.