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·February 7, 2024·3 min read

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

A new study suggests a potential association between erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, though it does not establish causality.

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·January 11, 2024·4 min read

Brain Cancer Cells Imitate Neurons, Evading Treatment Strategies

Researchers uncover glioblastoma's treatment resistance secrets using advanced proteomics. By analyzing tumor proteins and their modifications, the team discovered that glioblastoma cells transform into neuron-like states to resist initial therapies.

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·January 3, 2024·4 min read

Power of Beliefs on Brain and Drug Dosing Behavior

Researchers discovered that a person's beliefs about drugs can influence their brain activity and behavior similarly to pharmacological effects. Focusing on beliefs about nicotine, the study revealed that human beliefs have a precise and dose-dependent influence on the brain, which can be crucial for understanding addiction and various disorders.

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·December 12, 2023·7 min read

Novel Nanoparticle Delivery System Targets Alzheimer’s Inflammation

A new study demonstrates a breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease (AD) treatment using lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver small interfering RNA (siRNA) to the brain's microglia. This approach effectively suppresses a protein linked to Alzheimer's-related inflammation.

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·December 8, 2023·4 min read

Novel Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Shows Promise

Researchers developed a small molecule drug showing potential as a new treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). This research focuses on targeting the glutamate system rather than the immune system, differing from existing MS therapies.

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·November 15, 2023·3 min read

Drug-Activated Protein Boosts Memory

Researchers made a breakthrough in memory research by genetically modifying the LIMK1 protein, crucial for memory, to be controlled by the drug rapamycin. This study demonstrates the ability to enhance memory functions by manipulating synaptic plasticity in the brain.

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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.

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·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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neuropharmacology

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

Brain Cancer Cells Imitate Neurons, Evading Treatment Strategies

Power of Beliefs on Brain and Drug Dosing Behavior

Novel Nanoparticle Delivery System Targets Alzheimer’s Inflammation

Novel Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Shows Promise

Drug-Activated Protein Boosts Memory

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

LLMs and Math Combine to Map Human Decision-Making

Sleep Apnea’s Main Symptom Is Also its Cause

Zero-Computational Path to High-Resolution Robotic Touch

Zebrafish Brain Features Mammalian-Like Sensory Sorting

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