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·January 25, 2023·6 min read

Could a Viral Illness Increase Chances of Developing Alzheimer’s or Other Neurodegenerative Disease?

Study reveals a significant association between certain viral illnesses, including viral encephalitis and pneumonia-causing flu with an increased risk of developing a neurodegenerative disorder later in life. Researchers say existing vaccines against the viruses may reduce the chances of developing neurodegeneration.

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·January 2, 2023·6 min read

Good Hydration Linked to Healthy Aging

Study finds a link between poor hydration in adults and an increased risk of chronic health conditions and advanced biological aging.

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·December 8, 2022·4 min read

Canine Brain Wiring Influenced by Human-Driven Breeding Practices

Areas of the genome associated with brain development harbor variants that seem to account for behavioral differences between dog breeds. The genomic differences between dog breeds are related to the development of their nervous systems. Researchers say genes associated with different dog lineages may relate to genes involved in the development of human behavior.

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·November 16, 2022·4 min read

Pattern of Gene Activity for ADHD Unlocked

Study reveals differences in gene activity in the caudate and frontal cortex in those with ADHD.

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·October 24, 2022·8 min read

Video Gaming May Be Associated With Better Cognitive Performance in Children

Children who play video games for three or more hours per day performed better on cognitive skill tests for working memory and impulse control than those who do not game.

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·September 20, 2022·5 min read

Heart Medication Shows Potential as Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

Spironolactone, a medication commonly used to lower blood pressure and for treating heart-related problems, shows potential for the treatment of alcohol use disorder.

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·July 21, 2022·5 min read

Loss of ‘Youth’ Protein May Drive Aging in Eye

Age-related changes in the retina may be driven by the loss of the pigment epithelium-derived factor protein. The findings could pave the way for the development of treatment for age-related macular degeneration and other age-related vision loss disorders.

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·July 11, 2022·5 min read

Preterm Birth More Likely With Exposure to Phthalates

Exposure to multiple phthalates during pregnancy increases the risk for preterm birth, researchers report.

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·July 7, 2022·4 min read

How Sound Reduces Pain in Mice

Researchers have identified a network between the auditory cortex and thalamus that appears to blunt pain when an animal is exposed to specific sounds or noises.

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·June 28, 2022·5 min read

New Brain Mechanism Involved in Impulsive Cocaine-Seeking in Rats Discovered

Blocking M2Rs muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the lateral habenula with an experimental drug increased cocaine-seeking behaviors in rat models of impulsive behaviors.

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·June 9, 2022·3 min read

New Genetic Eye Disease Discovered

Researchers have identified a new genetic eye disease that affects the macula.

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·June 2, 2022·6 min read

Study Confirms Benefit of Supplements for Slowing Age-Related Macular Degeneration

The AREDS2 dietary supplement that substitutes antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin for beta-carotene reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration progression, a new study reveals.