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Depression may be a new biomarker for Alzheimer’s in older people

Neuroscience NewsAugust 9, 2019

In healthy older adults, depression and cortical amyloid may be associated with early changes in cognition. The findings provide an additional biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...

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High levels of estrogen in the womb linked to autism

Neuroscience NewsJuly 29, 2019

Estrogens were significantly elevated in fetuses that later went on to develop autism. Higher levels of prenatal estrogens were more predictive of ASD than higher levels of prenatal androgens. The study supports a twenty-year-old theory that increased prenatal sex steroid hormones are a potential cause of autism spectrum disorder.... Read More...

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Brain protein mutation from child with autism causes autism-like behavioral change in mice

Neuroscience NewsJuly 25, 2019

Researchers implanted a genetic mutation that encodes the DAT protein from a child with ASD into mice. The mice began to exhibit autism-like behavioral deficits. Mice with the DAT T356M mutation had reduced social interaction and a loss in social dominance. The mice also demonstrated an increase in hyperactivity. At the physiological level, the researchers found impaired striatal dopamine transmission and clearance.... Read More...

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Scientists discover how mosquito brains integrate diverse sensory cues to find a host

Neuroscience NewsJuly 18, 2019

An asymmetric coupling between the peripheral visual and olfactory sensory systems allows for enhanced steering response to discrete objects in mosquitos.... Read More...

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Top global public health scientists launch new challenge to anti-vaxxers

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2019

Recently, the WHO declared vaccine hesitancy one of the top ten international public health problems. They report the crisis is man-made, unnecessary and dangerous. Researchers are calling on search engines and social media organizations to do more to stem anti-vaccine rhetoric, and stop the spread of disinformation surrounding vaccinations. They also call for governments to better support mandatory immunization programs. ... Read More...

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Brain imaging may help identify teens at risk of increasing alcohol use

Neuroscience NewsJuly 2, 2019

Neuroimaging study reveals teens with more gray matter in the caudate nucleus and left cerebellum were at increased risk of problem alcohol use over time. The findings reinforce the idea that brain structure differences may contribute to both psychiatric and substance use disorders.... Read More...

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CPAP provides relief from depression

Neuroscience NewsJuly 1, 2019

CPAP helps to reduce symptoms of depression in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease independently of sleep improvements. ... Read More...

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An improved vaccine for bacterial meningitis and bloodstream infections

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2019

A newly developed vaccine for meningitis and other bloodstream infections caused by the meningococcal group B bacteria will allow for the immunization of younger children. The new vaccine also addresses several limitations of the current meningitis vaccine. ... Read More...

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Commonly prescribed drugs could increase the risk of dementia

Neuroscience NewsJune 24, 2019

Anticholinergic drugs, commonly prescribed to treat a range of disorders, from Parkinson's disease to bladder conditions, may increase dementia risks. The increased risk was linked to anticholinergic antidepressants, antipsychotics, bladder control, epilepsy and Parkinson's disease medications. There were no increased risks associated with other types of anticholinergics, such as gastrointestinal drugs or antihistamines. ... Read More...

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Researchers discover how the brain changes when mastering a new skill

Neuroscience NewsJune 10, 2019

Learning a new skill may involve the generation of new neural activity patterns. ... Read More...

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AI tool helps radiologists detect brain aneurysms

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2019

The newly developed HeadXNet deep learning system can accurately detect clinically significant aneurysms from patients' brain scans. The tool could improve diagnostics and care for those experiencing aneurysms.... Read More...

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Antidepressants could be used to treat multiple bacterial infections

Neuroscience NewsJune 3, 2019

FIASMA antidepressants, such as amitriptyline and desipramine, halt the growth of four different kinds of bacterial pathogens in cell cultures and animal models. The antidepressants have shown to be effective in killing intracellular bacteria in two chlamydia infections, as well as human granulocytic anaplasmosis, a tick-borne disease that attacks white blood cells.... Read More...

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Depression may be a new biomarker for Alzheimer’s in older people

High levels of estrogen in the womb linked to autism

Brain protein mutation from child with autism causes autism-like behavioral change in mice

Scientists discover how mosquito brains integrate diverse sensory cues to find a host

Brain imaging may help identify teens at risk of increasing alcohol use

CPAP provides relief from depression

An improved vaccine for bacterial meningitis and bloodstream infections

Commonly prescribed drugs could increase the risk of dementia

Researchers discover how the brain changes when mastering a new skill

AI tool helps radiologists detect brain aneurysms

Antidepressants could be used to treat multiple bacterial infections