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·December 21, 2021·5 min read

Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements Do Not Help Prevent Depression

Study reveals there are no net benefits of omega-3 supplementation for preventing depression or boosting mood.

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·November 10, 2021·4 min read

New Insights on ALS May Point To a Potentially Promising Treatment Strategy

Post-mortem studies of brain tissue from ALS patients reveal an abnormal form of tau is present in novel brain areas, and the tau interacts with DRP1. The tau appears to cause the brain cell's mitochondria to fragment and increase oxidative stress. Reducing tau reversed the effect, decreasing oxidative stress and mitochondrial fragmentation.

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·October 21, 2021·2 min read

Mapping Neurons in the Brain Involved With Social Interactions With Others in Groups

The dorsomedial prefrontal cortex plays a critical role in mapping out personal actions and outcomes as well as responding to the actions of others.

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·August 23, 2021·4 min read

Hormone Irisin Is Found to Confer Benefits of Exercise on Cognitive Function

Irisin, a hormone secreted by muscles during exercise, improved cognitive function and lowered levels of inflammation in mouse models. The findings have implications for the development of treatments for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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·July 14, 2021·5 min read

Signaling Molecule That May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Identified

Mouse and human studies reveal Interleukin-3 may modify immune responses in the brain that cause cell death and lead to Alzheimer's disease.

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·July 6, 2021·6 min read

Study Reveals Source of Remarkable Memory of “Superagers”

The structure of SuperAgers' brains and the connectivity of their neural networks more closely resembles the brains of younger adults, a neuroimaging study reveals.

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·June 23, 2021·5 min read

Inflammatory Proteins May Slow Cognitive Decline in Aging Adults

Higher levels of two cytokines were associated with slower cognitive decline in aging adults, a new study reports.

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·June 11, 2021·5 min read

Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Risk for Addiction to Opioids and Ultraviolet Rays

Animal studies and analysis of human data reveal a link between vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk of both opioid addiction and sun-seeking behaviors.

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·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.

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·May 11, 2021·4 min read

Tumor-Promoting Immune Cells Retrained to Fight Most Aggressive Type of Brain Cancer

Combining αGITR antibodies with ICBs resulted in stronger survival benefits in mouse models of human glioblastoma brain cancer.

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·April 10, 2021·4 min read

Vaccines and Functional Neurological Disorder: A Complex Story

A number of videos have surfaced on popular channels showing people experiencing some adverse effects following the coronavirus vaccine. Researchers say some of the cases could be related to functional neurological disorder, a common neuropsychological condition.

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·April 2, 2021·4 min read

Thirteen New Alzheimer’s Genes Identified

A new whole-genome sequencing study has revealed thirteen novel genes associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers also found a new link between Alzheimer's and synaptic function.