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·January 8, 2020·4 min read

Gut microbes may improve stroke recovery

Microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) modulate stroke recovery. The effect was mediated by circulating lymphocytes on microglia activation. The study reports SCFAs could be a potential therapeutic to improve post-stroke recovery.

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·October 9, 2025·8 min read

Compound Could Repair Nerve Damage in Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have identified two compounds capable of repairing the protective myelin sheath damaged by multiple sclerosis, a major advance toward reversing nerve injury rather than just slowing it. The lead compound, K102, not only promotes remyelination but also balances immune function—key for long-term neurological recovery.

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·March 27, 2012·3 min read

Blocking “Oh-Glick-Nack” May Improve Long-Term Memory

Just as the familiar sugar in food can be bad for the teeth and waistline, another sugar has been implicated...

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·December 2, 2025·8 min read

Supplement Mix Reverses Autism Traits

Researchers have made a major advance, discovering that a low-dose mixture of zinc, serine, and branch-chain amino acids (BCAAs) can successfully alleviate behavioral symptoms in three different mouse models of autism. This breakthrough lies in the synergy of the three common nutrients, which work together to restore normal neural communication and reduce hyperactivity in the brain's emotional center.

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·May 4, 2012·3 min read

Researchers Develop New Muscular Dystrophy Treatment Approach Using Human Stem Cells

Researchers from the University of Minnesota’s Lillehei Heart Institute have effectively treated muscular dystrophy in mice using human stem cells...

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·September 21, 2012·2 min read

‘Fingerprinting’ Breakthrough Offers Improved Brain Tumor Diagnosis

Researchers have shown that infrared and Raman spectroscopy – coupled with statistical analysis – can be used to tell the difference between normal brain tissue and the different tumor types that may arise in this tissue, based on its individual biochemical-cell ‘fingerprint’.

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·March 1, 2020·4 min read

Celiac disease can damage the brain

Celiac disease, an autoimmune response to ingesting gluten, has been linked to an increased risk of neurological damage and negative mental health outcomes. Those with celiac disease are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and thoughts of self-harm, in addition to a reduction in reaction times and cognitive function. Neuroimaging of patients with the disorder reveals white matter changes in the brain.

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·March 16, 2020·4 min read

COVID-19 test debacle: ‘We hoped it would go away before it reached us’

Researchers who have been studying the coronavirus since the outbreak say the US had an opportunity to be well ahead of the game when it came to COVID-19. However, problems with testing rollouts, regulatory guidelines, and initial flaws in early CDC tests, has left US citizens in critical danger. Rather than focusing on reacting to the pandemic, researchers say we should have focused on preparedness.

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·December 3, 2019·4 min read

World first as artificial neurons developed to cure chronic diseases

Researchers have successfully reproduced the electrical properties of biological neurons onto semiconductor implantable chips. The new artificial neurons could play a critical role in curing chronic neurological diseases.

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·December 9, 2025·6 min read

Insufficient Sleep Strongly Predicts Shorter Life Expectancy

A new nationwide analysis shows that getting fewer than seven hours of sleep a night is one of the strongest predictors of shorter life expectancy across U.S. counties. Sleep sufficiency outperformed other behavioral factors—including diet, exercise, and loneliness—with only smoking showing a stronger association.

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·November 21, 2025·6 min read

Genetics Plus Heart Health Markers Sharpen Dementia Risk

New research shows that dementia risk is best predicted by combining genetic vulnerability with cardiovascular disease markers, revealing a more precise and actionable way to identify who is most likely to develop the condition. While genes such as APOE4 and family history contribute heavily, equally powerful are modifiable factors like hypertension, obesity, and diabetes.