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·January 7, 2018·5 min read

Bionic Reconstruction: Restoration at the Psychological Interface

Researchers publish guidelines to help determine whether a patient is psychologically suitable for bionic hand reconstruction following amputation.

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·June 15, 2018·4 min read

Risk of Burnout Can Be Estimated by Analyzing Saliva Samples

Researchers report a simple saliva test that measures cortisol levels at specific times of the day, can identify those at risk of stress and depression.

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·August 10, 2022·2 min read

Retinal Test a New Prognostic Marker for Multiple Sclerosis Severity

Multiple sclerosis-associated retinal layer thinning predicts the severity of future relapses and the likelihood of disability.

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·December 21, 2016·5 min read

Addictive Cravings Still Detectable After Death

Researchers report addictive cravings can be detected in the brain after death.

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·July 9, 2020·3 min read

Optimistic People Sleep Better

Naturally optimistic people have a 70% lower chance of suffering from sleep disorders and insomnia, a new study reports.

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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.

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·November 18, 2019·4 min read

High-fat maternal diet can cause life-long changes in the fetal brain

When pregnant women consume diets high in polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acids, an excess of endocannabinoids is produced which overloads the fetus, and impairs healthy brain development.

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·December 4, 2019·4 min read

Coffee, nicotine and amphetamines activate ‘hot spots’ in the fetal brain

Episodic exposure to nicotine, caffeine, and amphetamines triggers malfunctions in the fetal brain, specifically affecting the development of the indusium griseum.

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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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·November 11, 2016·3 min read

Pain is Not Just a Matter of Nerves

Researchers reveal the role glial cells play in the sensation of pain.

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·August 30, 2022·3 min read

Neuronal Back-up System Discovered

Neurons have an emergency backup system that enables them to remain functional even when their energy supply is disrupted.

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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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Medical University of Vienna

Bionic Reconstruction: Restoration at the Psychological Interface

Risk of Burnout Can Be Estimated by Analyzing Saliva Samples

Retinal Test a New Prognostic Marker for Multiple Sclerosis Severity

Addictive Cravings Still Detectable After Death

Optimistic People Sleep Better

Brain Cells Identified for Regulation of Sleep-Wake Rhythm

High-fat maternal diet can cause life-long changes in the fetal brain

Coffee, nicotine and amphetamines activate ‘hot spots’ in the fetal brain

Revolutionary MRI Imaging Technique Reveals Brain Glucose Metabolism Without Radiation Exposure

Pain is Not Just a Matter of Nerves

Neuronal Back-up System Discovered

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

How Brain Cells Lock In Short-Term Memories

Microglia Rescue Vulnerable Dopamine Neurons in Parkinson’s

Statins Linked to Reduced Glaucoma Risk and Slower Progression

A Single Neural Circuit Unifies Multidimensional Prediction

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