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Gut microbes may affect the course of ALS

Neuroscience NewsJuly 22, 2019

Researchers have isolated a molecule that may be under-produced in the gut of those with ALS. Using mouse models of the disease, researchers identified 11 microbial strains that became altered as the disease progressed, or before the development of symptoms. ... Read More...

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Anticonvulsant mechanism of cilantro uncovered

Neuroscience NewsJuly 22, 2019

Study reveals a molecular action that enables cilantro to effectively delay seizures. One component of cilantro, dodecenal, binds to a specific part of the potassium channel to open them, reducing cellular excitability.... Read More...

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Study finds Nunavik Inuit are genetically unique

Neuroscience NewsJuly 22, 2019

Canada's Nunavik Inuit population are genetically distinct from any other known population. Certain genetic variants identified in this population are associated with a higher risk of brain aneurysms. Nunavik Inuit have distinct genetic signatures in pathways linked to lipid metabolism, allowing them to adjust to higher-fat diets and the extreme temperature of the Canadian Arctic.... Read More...

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Lower childhood IQ linked to Alzheimer’s later in life

Neuroscience NewsJuly 20, 2019

Children with the APOE E4 gene perform lower on verbal and general IQ tests than their peers without the genetic risk factor. APOE E4 is a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. The study suggests the effects of the gene manifests before adulthood and could be the earliest biomarker for later vulnerability to Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Taking out the Protein Garbage Becomes More Difficult as Neurons Age

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2019

In aging mice, the number of autophagosomes is significantly decreased, and pronounced defects in the structure of autophagosomes increased. Turning on the WIPI2B protein restores autophagosome formation in aged neurons.... Read More...

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Astronauts less likely to faint on Earth if they exercise in space: Findings may help others with fainting issues

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2019

Astronauts do not feel dizzy or faint during post-flight exercise, so long as they participate in certain types of exercise in space and receive IV fluids when they return to earth. The findings could have implications for people postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).... Read More...

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Study hints at why an aggressive form of brain cancer is hard to treat

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2019

Genetics and microenvironment influence the frequency of glioblastoma cells. Researchers provide a new blueprint for glioblastoma, integrating the malignant cell programs, cancer cell plasticity, and modulation by genetic drivers. The findings shed light on why this form of cancer is so hard to treat effectively.... Read More...

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Daily coffee does not affect cancer risk

Neuroscience NewsJuly 18, 2019

Researchers report there is no real relationship between how many cups of coffee you drink per day and an increased risk of developing any particular cancer. They also ruled out a link between coffee intake and dying from the disease. ... Read More...

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Bacterial intestinal infections may trigger Parkinson’s disease

Neuroscience NewsJuly 17, 2019

Mice infected with bacteria that cause mild intestinal infections exhibited Parkinson's like symptoms later in life. The findings provide a pathophysiological model in which intestinal infections may act as a trigger for Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Apathy: The forgotten symptom of dementia

Neuroscience NewsJuly 17, 2019

Feelings of apathy are present in almost half of all Alzheimer's patients.... Read More...

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Study pinpoints cell types affected in brains of multiple sclerosis patients

Neuroscience NewsJuly 17, 2019

Projection neurons have been implicated in the progression of multiple sclerosis. A new study reports projection neurons are damaged by immune cells. This damage could contribute to both atrophy and cognitive changes associated with the disease.... Read More...

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Hit it where it hurts: Scientists reveal how mirrors cure phantom pain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 17, 2019

Visual responsiveness in the somatosensory cortex diminishes significantly following mirror therapy for phantom limb pain. Before therapy, researchers discovered a strong, unexpected activation in the sensorimotor foot region of amputees to visually presented images of the foot. This response was no longer present following mirror therapy.... Read More...

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Gut microbes may affect the course of ALS

Anticonvulsant mechanism of cilantro uncovered

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Gut microbes may affect the course of ALS

Anticonvulsant mechanism of cilantro uncovered

Exosomes may hold the answer to treating and diagnosing developmental brain disorders

Neurology

Gut microbes may affect the course of ALS

Anticonvulsant mechanism of cilantro uncovered

Exosomes may hold the answer to treating and diagnosing developmental brain disorders

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Neurology

Gut microbes may affect the course of ALS

Anticonvulsant mechanism of cilantro uncovered

Study finds Nunavik Inuit are genetically unique

Lower childhood IQ linked to Alzheimer’s later in life

Taking out the Protein Garbage Becomes More Difficult as Neurons Age

Astronauts less likely to faint on Earth if they exercise in space: Findings may help others with fainting issues

Study hints at why an aggressive form of brain cancer is hard to treat

Daily coffee does not affect cancer risk

Bacterial intestinal infections may trigger Parkinson’s disease

Apathy: The forgotten symptom of dementia

Study pinpoints cell types affected in brains of multiple sclerosis patients

Hit it where it hurts: Scientists reveal how mirrors cure phantom pain