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·March 4, 2017·5 min read

Stem Cells Derived Neural Networks Grown On Chip As An Alternative to Animal Testing

A new method of growing neural networks from stem cells is capable of detecting the activity of Clostridium botulinum neurotoxins and could help to minimize animal research.

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·November 11, 2013·2 min read

Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Fungus

Researchers have discovered a volatile organic compound, 1-octen-3-ol, which is often emitted by mold, could be linked to the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

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·October 16, 2013·3 min read

Veterans With Gulf War Illness Show Brain Changes Linked to Memory Deficits

Researchers find definitive brain alterations in veterans with GWI, caused as the result of exposure to neurotoxic chemicals during the first Gulf War. The study confirms working memory is affected in those with GWI.

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·January 26, 2018·2 min read

New Type of Botox Identified

Researchers have identified a new active botulinum neurotoxin. The discovery could lead to the development of new protein therapeutics.

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·November 20, 2015·2 min read

Exercise Energizes Brain Cell Function

Exercise appears to increase levels of SIRT3 in the brain.

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·September 23, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Developing Tissue Chip to Screen Neurological Toxins

Researchers are working to develop a faster and more affordable way to screen for neural toxins.

the researcher is holding a sample from Lake Winnipeg.

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·November 29, 2017·3 min read

Neurotoxin Discovered in Lake Winnipeg

Researchers have discovered a neurotoxin linked to a range of neurodegenerative diseases in Lake Winnipeg. The neurotoxin, BMAA, is found in high concentration in Cyanobacteria during periods of bloom.

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·December 22, 2014·5 min read

New Non-Invasive Method Can Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Early

Neuroimaging technology shows brain toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease in living animals for the first time, researchers report.

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·June 1, 2017·5 min read

Baby Teeth Link Autism and Heavy Metals

According to researchers, the baby teeth of children with autism contain higher concentrations of toxic lead, and less manganese and zinc that children who are not on the spectrum.

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·January 23, 2018·3 min read

New Therapeutic Avenue for Parkinson’s

A new study reports researchers have identified a possible new avenue for treating Parkinson's symptoms and neuropathology. Clearing senescent astrocytes appears to help prevent sporadic versions of the disease triggered by exposure to pesticides.