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·May 12, 2023·4 min read

AI Reveals Distinct Speech Patterns in Parkinson’s Disease Patients

Researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze speech in Parkinson's disease patients, revealing distinct patterns. The AI found Parkinson's patients used more verbs but fewer nouns and fillers in their speech, even before cognitive decline typically associated with PD was evident. The analysis was capable of identifying Parkinson's patients with over 80% precision, offering a potential new tool for early diagnosis. This study underscores the potential of natural language processing, a branch of AI, in enhancing healthcare diagnostics.

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·March 1, 2023·5 min read

Three Intestinal Bacteria Found in Dementia With Lewy Bodies Identified

Study identifies three different bacteria involved in Lewy body dementia. The findings provide new biomarkers for diagnosing the disease, and potential new avenues for therapeutic development.

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·February 17, 2023·3 min read

Vasodilator Drug Used in Stroke Patients Found to Reverse Key Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Vasodilators such as fasudil, commonly used for the treatment of stroke, restored pyramidal neurons in the prefrontal cortex of mouse models of schizophrenia associated with genetics.

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·January 19, 2023·5 min read

Study Deepens Understanding of the Regulation of Circadian Rhythms in the Mammalian Central Clock

Neural networks play a key role in regulating circadian rhythms through the mediation of cAMP. The findings may help with developing new strategies to manage circadian rhythm problems such as sleep disorders.

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·September 14, 2022·5 min read

Brain Patterns Reveal Why Elderly Drivers Are Prone to Mistaking the Gas Pedal for the Brake Pedal

Older people have longer reaction times, slower decision times, and greater activation in brain areas involved in inhibition and task switching. The findings may shed light on why many older drivers mistake the accelerator for the brake pedal.

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·May 2, 2020·3 min read

Neural circuit that drives physical responses to emotional stress discovered

Researchers have identified a brain circuit that drives physical response to emotional stress. The circuit begins in the dorsal peduncular cortex and dorsal tenia tecta, before sending signals to the hypothalamus. The findings could help with the development of treatments for panic disorders and PTSD.

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·April 13, 2020·2 min read

Discovery of a drug to rescue winter depression-like behavior

Fish model study found a potential target for the treatment of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Researchers implicated NRF2 in seasonal depression and reported celastrol may help in the treatment of SAD.

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·February 28, 2020·3 min read

Our own immune cells damage the integrity of the blood-brain barrier

Microglia initially protects the blood-brain barrier from damage due to systemic inflammation. However, microglia can alter their behavior and increase the permeability of the blood-brain barrier, thus damaging it.

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·May 1, 2018·3 min read

Real Time Coverage of Inside the Brain Made Possible

Researchers have developed a novel tool to help monitor metabolites in the brain in real time.

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·March 20, 2018·4 min read

Even Flies Like a Familiar Song

A new fruit fly study reveals how learned auditory cues can alter mating behavior and sexual preference.

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·November 13, 2017·4 min read

Deadly Combination in Neurodegenerative Diseases Revealed

A new mouse model has been developed that captures the pathology of sporadic neurodegenerative diseases.

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·August 3, 2017·4 min read

Different Sensory Pathways Engaged in Feeling and Responding to External Temperature

Researchers shed light on thermoregulation by disabling parts of rat brains and observing their choice of a comfortable environmental temperature. The findings could provide new understanding of conditions such as heatstroke.

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Nagoya University

AI Reveals Distinct Speech Patterns in Parkinson’s Disease Patients

Three Intestinal Bacteria Found in Dementia With Lewy Bodies Identified

Vasodilator Drug Used in Stroke Patients Found to Reverse Key Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Study Deepens Understanding of the Regulation of Circadian Rhythms in the Mammalian Central Clock

Brain Patterns Reveal Why Elderly Drivers Are Prone to Mistaking the Gas Pedal for the Brake Pedal

Discovery of a drug to rescue winter depression-like behavior

Our own immune cells damage the integrity of the blood-brain barrier

Real Time Coverage of Inside the Brain Made Possible

Even Flies Like a Familiar Song

Deadly Combination in Neurodegenerative Diseases Revealed

Different Sensory Pathways Engaged in Feeling and Responding to External Temperature

From Vinyl to Visions: Fruit Flies Showcase Decision-Making Prowess

Jellyfish Show Remarkable Learning Skills

Upside Down World: Unique View Offers Clues to Face Recognition

Brain’s Blue Spot, Locus Coeruleus, Is A Key Player in Sleep Quality and Memory

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