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·August 10, 2021·8 min read

Beige Fat “Indispensable” in Protecting the Brain From Dementia

Adipocytes, or beige fat cells, are indispensable to the anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects of subcutaneous fat, researchers say.

Brain Cancer Featured

·January 23, 2018·6 min read

Blocking the Siren Call of Two Aggressive Cancers

An 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.

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·January 6, 2023·7 min read

Blood Pressure Drug Holds Promise for Treating PTSD

Clonidine, an FDA-approved medication commonly prescribed to treat blood-pressure disorders and ADHD, shows promise in mitigating the effects of PTSD.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 31, 2020·5 min read

Brain imaging provides little insight in insanity evaluation

Neuroimaging technology has limited applicability when assessing a defendant's sanity, a new study reports.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·September 15, 2021·5 min read

Can 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.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 18, 2019·5 min read

Depression Reversed by Activating Gene That Helps Excite Neurons: Male Mouse Study

Researchers 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.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 25, 2019·7 min read

Estrogen Made by Neurons Important to Memory Making

Researchers 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.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·August 8, 2022·10 min read

Fatigue and Headache Among Top Lingering Symptoms Months After COVID

Fatigue 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.

Autism Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 11, 2016·4 min read

Fun and Comfort With Exercise Helps Young People With Autism Remain Active

Researchers suggest that to inspire young people with autism and ADHD to exercise, people need to make the activities fun.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·January 21, 2017·5 min read

Gene That Enables Memories and Sense of Direction Produces Schizophrenia Like Symptoms When Mutated

A 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.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 5, 2020·7 min read

Gene variants provide insight into brain and body incongruence in transgender

Study reports twenty-one variants in nineteen genes have been found in estrogen signaling pathways in the brains of transgender individuals.

Featured Neurology Psychology

·June 28, 2018·5 min read

How High Blood Pressure Hurts Cognition

Researchers 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.

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