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Medical University of Vienna

·May 22, 2025·4 min read

Gut Inflammation Linked to Post-COVID Fatigue

A new study highlights the link between gut health and post-COVID syndrome (PCS), revealing that patients with prior gastrointestinal issues are more likely to experience post-viral fatigue. Researchers analyzed samples from PCS patients and identified key immune and gut-related biomarkers linked to inflammation and intestinal barrier dysfunction.

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·June 25, 2024·4 min read

MDMA Variants Show Promise for Safer Psychotherapy

Researchers developed three new MDMA variants (ODMA, TDMA, and SeDMA) that retain the therapeutic benefits while reducing side effects. These compounds affect mood-regulating brain structures similarly to MDMA but have fewer toxic breakdown products and lower interaction with serotonin receptors. The study suggests these variants could make psychotherapeutic use of MDMA safer. Further research is needed to confirm their efficacy and safety.

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·April 30, 2023·4 min read

Revolutionary MRI Imaging Technique Reveals Brain Glucose Metabolism Without Radiation Exposure

A new MRI imaging technique has been developed by a research team at MedUni Vienna that can map brain glucose metabolism without the use of radioactive substances. The non-invasive procedure uses a harmless glucose solution and can be used with common MRI scanners, offering reliable results for diagnosing metabolic disorders.

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·April 26, 2023·4 min read

The Influence of Evolution on Brain Shape

The shape of the brain has developed in parallel with its function throughout the course of evolution. The study examined 3D surface models of the brains of 90 species of Euarchontoglires, allowing researchers to analyze the diversity of brain forms and their relationship to function, behavior and ecology.

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·March 6, 2023·3 min read

The Mozart Effect Myth: Listening to Music Does Not Help Against Epilepsy

Researchers say there is no reliable scientific evidence to support the claim that listening to Mozart's Sonata KV448 can provide relief from symptoms of epilepsy as previously claimed.

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·December 12, 2022·3 min read

Light Therapy Found to Relieve Fatigue Syndrome in Multiple Sclerosis

Fatigue is a common symptom associated with multiple sclerosis, affecting up to 99% of patients. Researchers report light box therapy helped measurably improve symptoms of fatigue in those with MS after 14 days.

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·November 15, 2022·4 min read

Potential New Lead Compounds for the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety Disorders

Study identifies potential new drugs that can help treat depression and anxiety disorders without many of the adverse effects of other medications currently under evaluation.

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·November 11, 2022·4 min read

A Previously Unknown Ability of the Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system has the ability to spontaneously restore muscle function following nerve injury.

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·November 8, 2022·4 min read

Neuronal Mechanism Involved in the Learning of Maternal Behavior Discovered

Female mice who have not been pregnant or given birth show activation in the anterior cingulate cortex when they acquire maternal behaviors after exposure to pups. The findings reveal through repeated exposure to pups, virgin female mice are capable of learning maternal behaviors that resemble those of mothers following birth.

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·October 11, 2022·3 min read

Brain Cells Identified for Regulation of Sleep-Wake Rhythm

Researchers identified a molecularly-defined cell population in the hypothalamus that causes a shift in the sleep-wake cycle as a result of exposure to psychostimulants.