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·August 27, 2019·4 min read

Neurological brain markers might detect risk for psychotic disorders

Researchers have identified a new biomarker for psychosis in the striatal dopamine neurons. Those at risk for psychosis showed increased activation in the striatum for positive feedback and decreased activation when faced with negative feedback.

This is an fMRI scan which shows the location of the cerebellum in a schizophrenic patient.

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·February 13, 2014·2 min read

How Memory and Schizophrenia Are Connected

Researchers identify a network of genes that controls fundamental properties of neurons and is important for brain activity, memory and the development of schizophrenia.

This diagram shows how a-synuclein travels from the gut to the brain via the vagus nerve

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·June 26, 2019·6 min read

New research shows Parkinson’s disease origins in the gut

A new study adds to the growing body of evidence that Parkinson's disease may start in the gut. Researchers found gut-to-brain propagation of alpha-synuclein spread via the vagus nerve. The study provides a more accurate model of Parkinson's progression and could lead to new treatments to halt or prevent this neurodegenerative disease.

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·December 11, 2022·2 min read

Visual Snow, a Rare Disorder

Visual snow, or visual static is a rare disease in which people see a type of "TV static" in their vision. The condition affects around 2% of the population. While the disorder itself can not be treated, it is possible to treat symptoms associated with the disorder.

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·June 30, 2022·4 min read

The Mere Sight of a Meal Triggers an Inflammatory Response in the Brain

The simple sight and smell of a meal prior to consumption triggers insulin release. This insulin release depends on a short-term inflammatory response. In those who are overweight, this inflammatory response is so excessive it can impair insulin secretion.

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·May 17, 2023·7 min read

The Power of Friendship Counters Early Life Stress

A new study, based on 36 years of data from nearly 200 baboons, indicates that strong social bonds formed in adulthood can counteract the negative effects of adversity experienced early in life. These hardships, similar to human experiences of growing up in a tumultuous environment, can shorten their lifespan.

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·October 14, 2018·5 min read

Two Seemingly Opposing Forces in the Brain Cooperate to Enhance Memory Formation

Researchers say homeostatic synaptic plasticity facilitates Hebbian plasticity, influencing memory formation and learning.

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·February 20, 2023·6 min read

Spinal Cord Stimulation Instantly Improves Arm Mobility After Stroke

Spinal cord stimulation restores movement in the arms of stroke patients with locomotion problems, researchers report. The treatment has the potential to improve the quality of life for those who suffer arm paralysis following a stroke.

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·June 23, 2022·5 min read

A Surprising Link Between Immune System and Hair Growth

Regulatory T cells interact with skin cells using glucocorticoid hormones to generate new hair follicles and promote hair growth. The findings could have positive implications for the development of new therapies to treat alopecia and other hair loss disorders.

The image shows a complete neuron cell diagram.

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·June 21, 2013·2 min read

Study Shows a Solitary Mutation Can Destroy Critical ‘Window’ of Early Brain Development

New research shows brain damage caused by the loss of a single copy of a gene during early neurodevelopment can cause a permanent behavioral and intellectual problems.

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·April 15, 2023·4 min read

How Diet Can Impact the Brain

Scientists have called for a consensus on which cognitive tests to use when assessing the impact of nutrition on brain function They recommend reducing the number of tests and standardizing reporting guidelines, which could enable researchers to pool data and make more confident decisions about how diet affects cognition over the life course.

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·January 13, 2020·6 min read

College students use more marijuana in states where it’s legal, but they binge drink less

Marijuana use rates are increasing in college students in states where recreational use has been legalized. Following cannabis legalization, binge drinking rates between the cohort group fell significantly.

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neurobiology

Neurological brain markers might detect risk for psychotic disorders

How Memory and Schizophrenia Are Connected

New research shows Parkinson’s disease origins in the gut

Visual Snow, a Rare Disorder

The Mere Sight of a Meal Triggers an Inflammatory Response in the Brain

Two Seemingly Opposing Forces in the Brain Cooperate to Enhance Memory Formation

Spinal Cord Stimulation Instantly Improves Arm Mobility After Stroke

A Surprising Link Between Immune System and Hair Growth

Study Shows a Solitary Mutation Can Destroy Critical ‘Window’ of Early Brain Development

How Diet Can Impact the Brain

College students use more marijuana in states where it’s legal, but they binge drink less

Hitching a Ride: mRNA’s Transport System in Brain Cells Revealed

Shaping Young Minds: Neurodevelopment Interventions for Psychiatric Disorders

Ultra-Processed Foods: AI’s New Contribution to Nutrition Science

Aging Myelin: A New Perspective in Alzheimer’s Disease Progression

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