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Brain CancerFeatured·January 23, 2018·6 min readBlocking the Siren Call of Two Aggressive CancersAn inhibitor of the 20-HETE chemical has been used to successfully control the spread and growth of human glioblastoma and breast cancer in lab models of the diseases, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 6, 2023·7 min readBlood Pressure Drug Holds Promise for Treating PTSDClonidine, an FDA-approved medication commonly prescribed to treat blood-pressure disorders and ADHD, shows promise in mitigating the effects of PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 31, 2020·5 min readBrain imaging provides little insight in insanity evaluationNeuroimaging technology has limited applicability when assessing a defendant's sanity, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 15, 2021·5 min readCan Cocoa Consumption Help Us Age Better?Cocoa consumption could reduce inflammation and epigenetic aging, ultimately reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and other diseases associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 18, 2019·5 min readDepression Reversed by Activating Gene That Helps Excite Neurons: Male Mouse StudyResearchers report activating the SIRT1 gene in male mice helped to reverse symptoms of depression, such as social isolation and loss of interest. The study suggests drugs that activate SIRT1 may be an effective therapy for some with major depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 25, 2019·7 min readEstrogen Made by Neurons Important to Memory MakingResearchers report estrogen may play a significant role in synaptic plasticity and memory formation. The study reports mice whose neurons did not produce estrogen have impairments in spatial reference memories, recognition and contextual fear memories. Restoring estrogen levels assisted in reversing the memory impairments, the study revealed.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 8, 2022·10 min readFatigue and Headache Among Top Lingering Symptoms Months After COVIDFatigue and headaches top the list of common lingering symptoms four months after COVID infection, with muscle aches, changes in sense of taste and smell, cough, and congestion following close behind.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 11, 2016·4 min readFun and Comfort With Exercise Helps Young People With Autism Remain ActiveResearchers suggest that to inspire young people with autism and ADHD to exercise, people need to make the activities fun.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·January 21, 2017·5 min readGene That Enables Memories and Sense of Direction Produces Schizophrenia Like Symptoms When MutatedA new study reports mice that express a reduced amount of the TMEM108 protein were more likely to express schizophrenia like symptoms, including memory and navigational problems.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 5, 2020·7 min readGene variants provide insight into brain and body incongruence in transgenderStudy reports twenty-one variants in nineteen genes have been found in estrogen signaling pathways in the brains of transgender individuals.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·June 28, 2018·5 min readHow High Blood Pressure Hurts CognitionResearchers report impairments in the neuroprotective communication between neural blood vessels, astrocytes and neurons may be an early factor in how high blood pressure may impair cognitive function.Read More