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·September 8, 2023·6 min read

Sweet Annie Plant May Help Fight Brain Cancer and COVID

Researchers delve into the Artemisia annua plant, known as Sweet Annie, to uncover the medicinal potential of its compounds. By studying Arteannuin B, a compound within the plant, they are seeking to understand its bioactive properties in treating cancer cells and COVID-19.

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·September 6, 2023·5 min read

Insomnia Drug May Ward Off Opioid Relapse

A recent study highlights a new benefit of quality sleep: deterring opioid relapse. In the study, rats undergoing oxycodone withdrawal received an experimental insomnia treatment.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·September 4, 2023·5 min read

Two Key Genes Revealed in Chemotherapy Resistance

Researchers identified two genes - NEK2 and INHBA - responsible for causing chemotherapy resistance in head and neck cancer patients. Remarkably, when these genes are silenced, previously resistant cancer cells begin responding to chemotherapy.

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·September 3, 2023·5 min read

Multiple Sclerosis Drug Shows Promise as New Alzheimer’s Therapy

A groundbreaking revealed that ponesimod, a drug originally used to treat multiple sclerosis, shows potential in treating Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that the medication reduces neuroinflammation, a critical factor in Alzheimer’s progression.

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·August 31, 2023·5 min read

Brain’s Weight Switch Found: Eat What You Want, Lose Weight With New Treatment

A revolutionary discovery reveals that astrocytes, star-shaped cells in the brain, play a key role in regulating fat metabolism and obesity. These cells act on a cluster of neurons, known as the GABRA5 cluster, effectively acting as a "switch" for weight regulation.

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·August 30, 2023·7 min read

Vaccines on Horizon to Prevent Fentanyl and Heroin Overdoses

Researchers are nearing human trials for vaccines aimed at preventing fentanyl and heroin overdoses. The vaccines could offer a lifeline to those struggling with opioid addiction or at risk of accidental overdose.

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·August 11, 2023·4 min read

Long-term Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Higher Dementia Risk?

Long-term use (over 4.4 years) of proton pump inhibitors, prescribed for acid reflux, may be associated with an increased risk of dementia. However, this research does not establish a direct causation but reveals an association.

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·August 7, 2023·6 min read

Innovative Antibody Counteracts Deadly Opioid Overdoses

Researchers developed an antibody with significant potential to reverse the lethal effects of a carfentanil overdose, according to preclinical tests. Carfentanil, a potent variant of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, is often mixed with illicit drugs, leading to a high number of overdoses.

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·July 26, 2023·7 min read

Glutamate Receptor Activation: A Potential Cure for Opioid Addiction?

Scientists discovered a potential new weapon in the battle against opioid use disorder (OUD), a condition that affects over two million people in the U.S. alone. The drug, ADX106772, acts on metabotropic glutamate 2 receptors in the brain, leading to a reduction in oxycodone intake and drug-seeking behavior in an animal model.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Pain

·July 24, 2023·5 min read

Easing Pain, Safely: Antidepressant’s Promise for Neuropathic Pain Relief

Neuropathic pain, impacting an estimated 10% of the global population, could be tackled more safely and effectively with the atypical antidepressant tianeptine. Researchers found that tianeptine offers rapid, long-lasting relief from pain with a lower risk of addiction.

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·July 20, 2023·3 min read

Is A Fitness Supplement A Potential Ally Against Alzheimer’s?

Researchers have found that the muscle-building supplement HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate), commonly used by bodybuilders, could help protect memory and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Mouse studies showed HMB reduced Alzheimer's plaques and enhanced factors for neuronal growth, safeguarding learning and memory.

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·July 17, 2023·5 min read

Donanemab: A Promising Step Forward in Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Treatment

A third new Alzheimer's drug, donanemab, is set for FDA approval, marking a significant step in slowing the progression of the disease. However, these treatments, which work best in the disease's early stages, may not suffice for patients with advanced Alzheimer's.

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neuropharmacology

Sweet Annie Plant May Help Fight Brain Cancer and COVID

Insomnia Drug May Ward Off Opioid Relapse

Two Key Genes Revealed in Chemotherapy Resistance

Multiple Sclerosis Drug Shows Promise as New Alzheimer’s Therapy

Brain’s Weight Switch Found: Eat What You Want, Lose Weight With New Treatment

Vaccines on Horizon to Prevent Fentanyl and Heroin Overdoses

Long-term Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Higher Dementia Risk?

Innovative Antibody Counteracts Deadly Opioid Overdoses

Glutamate Receptor Activation: A Potential Cure for Opioid Addiction?

Easing Pain, Safely: Antidepressant’s Promise for Neuropathic Pain Relief

Is A Fitness Supplement A Potential Ally Against Alzheimer’s?

Donanemab: A Promising Step Forward in Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Treatment

Jamais Vu: When the Familiar Turns Eerily New

New Tools Illuminate Myelin Growth in Infants

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

Jellyfish Show Remarkable Learning Skills

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