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·April 13, 2016·5 min read

How LSD Can Make Us Lose Our Sense of Self

Increases in global connectivity in brain networks of people under the influence of LSD correlate with the degree to which a person reported a sense of ego dissolution.

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·April 11, 2016·6 min read

This is Your Brain on LSD

Neuroimaging study reveals what happens in the brain when people experience visual hallucinations associated with LSD use.

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·April 11, 2016·3 min read

Novel Molecules Protect Neurons Against Damage from Alzheimer’s Protein

Researchers report benzothiazole amphiphiles could help combat dendritic spine loss in neurodegenerative diseases.

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·April 8, 2016·4 min read

Does Painkiller Acetaminophen Hamper Our Ability to Notice Errors?

A new study looks at how popular pain killer, acetaminophen, may be inhibiting the brain response associated with error making.

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·April 7, 2016·3 min read

Treating Sugar Addiction Like Drug Abuse

A new study reports drugs used to treat nicotine addiction could be used to treat sugar addiction.

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·April 5, 2016·4 min read

Opening the Blood-Brain Barrier to Deliver Drugs For Brain Diseases

According to a new study, researchers have discovered a new way to open the blood-brain barrier. The findings have implications for delivering medications to treat brain diseases and cancers.

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·March 10, 2016·4 min read

Nutritional Drink May Help Conserve Memory in Some Alzheimer’s Patients

Researchers reveal a medical nutritional drink can help conserve memory and may reduce brain shrinkage in people with prodromal Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 10, 2016·4 min read

How Restricting Calorie Intake May Help Protect Against Parkinson’s

Researchers report decreasing caloric intake boosts Ghrlein production, which appears to protects against the hallmarks of Parkinson's disease from developing.

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·February 29, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Identify New Targets for Reducing Nerve Pain

Researchers reveal a new, promising therapeutic strategy for treating neuropathic pain.

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·February 18, 2016·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Drug Could Help Smokers Quit

According to a new study, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors commonly used to help treat Alzheimer's disease appear to help smokers reduce cigarette consumption.

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·February 18, 2016·3 min read

Common Antibiotic May Be Linked to Temporary Mental Confusion

According to researchers, some common antibiotics could be linked to delirium and some other temporary brain problems.

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·February 18, 2016·5 min read

Diabetes Drug May Prevent Recurring Strokes and TIA

A drug prescribed for diabetes may help prevent TIA, recurring stroke and heart attacks in people with insulin resistance not associated with diabetes.