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·May 10, 2013·3 min read

Experience Leads to the Growth of New Brain Cells

Researchers examine how individuality develops through adult neurogenesis; the generation of new neurons in the hippocampus which allows the brain to react flexibly to new information.

The illustration shows a cut away to the brain areas associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 10, 2013·3 min read

Cancer Drug Prevents Build-up of Toxic Brain Protein

Using a tiny dose of the leukemia drug nilotinib, researchers halt the accumulation of toxic proteins linked to Parkinson's diseases in the brains of mice.

The image shows an erythema migrans "bulls eye" rash, which can be the first sign of a lyme infection.

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·May 10, 2013·3 min read

Lyme Disease Vaccine Shows Promise in Clinical Trial

A new vaccine for Lyme disease, a neurological and physically debilitating tick borne disease, has proved promising and well tolerated by patients, according to researchers. The Lyme vaccine is shown to produce substantial antibodies against all targeted species of Borrelia, the causative agent of Lyme disease.

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·May 9, 2013·3 min read

Sense of Touch Reproduced Through Prosthetic Hand

Artificial sensors in a prosthetic hand allows rhesus macaques to sense tactile stimulus, according to a new study. A similar device could be used in human trials within the next year, researchers hope.

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·May 9, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Discover Dynamic Behavior of Progenitor Cells in Brain

Monitoring progenitor cells in the brains of living mice, researchers discover these cells remain highly dynamic in the adult brain. Progenitor cells can transform into cells that insulate nerve fibers and help form scars that aid in tissue repair, study suggests.

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·May 8, 2013·2 min read

Brain Anatomy of Dyslexia Is Not the Same in Men and Women, Boys and Girls

Researchers discover significant sex-based brain anatomy differences between males and females with dyslexia.

The image shows a brain affected by severe alzheimer's disease.

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·May 7, 2013·3 min read

Turning Alzheimer’s Fuzzy Signals Into High Definition

Researchers have discovered how cholinesterase inhibitors, a class of drug that prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine, could sharpen the brain's performance in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

The image is a brain scan with an arrow pointing to the thalamus.

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·May 7, 2013·3 min read

Restless Legs Syndrome, Insomnia And Brain Chemistry: A Tangled Mystery Solved?

Using neuroimaging, researchers discovered glutamate levels are abnormally high in people with restless leg syndrome. The higher the level of glutamate in patients with RLS, the less sleep they were able to get.

The diagram shows how adrenocorticotropin hormone is secreted in Cushing's disease.

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·May 7, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Find Potential Therapeutic Target for Cushing’s Disease

Researchers have identified that the TR4 protein, which regulates a gene that produces ACTH, drives the formation of pituitary tumors in Cushing's disease.

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·May 7, 2013·3 min read

Nerve Stimulation for Severe Depression Changes Brain Function

Preliminary brain scan studies reveal how vagus nerve stimulation brings about changes in brain metabolism weeks prior to patients with depression entering into recovery.

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·May 7, 2013·1 min read

Study Finds Increase in Fall-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries Among Elderly Men and Women

Researchers note a considerable rise in the number of fall-induced traumatic brain injuries in elderly patients since the 1970's. Future studies are required to better understand the reasons for the increased numbers and provide effective interventions to prevent injury.

The diagram shows the symptoms of MS and the human body.

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·May 6, 2013·2 min read

Multiple Sclerosis May Not Be As Rare As Thought in African-Americans

A population based study which looked at patients newly diagnosed with MS discovered African-Americans had a 47% increased risk of developing the disease compared with Caucasians. However, Hispanic and Asian people had a 58 and 80% lower risk.