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·December 15, 2022·5 min read

New Support for the Notion of a Serotonin Deficit in Depression

Recent studies have suggested there is not enough evidence to support the serotonin hypothesis for depression. However, a new study shows direct evidence of disrupted serotonin release in the brains of those with depression.

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·December 15, 2022·4 min read

Poor Gut Health May Drive Multiple Sclerosis, but a Better Diet May Ease It

Researchers found significantly higher levels of Lcn-2 levels in the stools of patients with multiple sclerosis. This marker correlated with reduced bacterial diversity and increases in other markers of intestinal inflammation. Bacteria that ease inflammatory bowel disease were also reduced in MS patients with high fecal levels of Lcn-2 levels.

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·December 14, 2022·3 min read

Found ‘Clue’ That Can Fundamentally Treat Autism Spectrum Disorder

A newly discovered cell-specific molecular network associated with ASD could lay the groundwork for finding an effective treatment for those with autism.

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·December 14, 2022·5 min read

Brain Stimulation Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Deep brain stimulation at the intersection of two fiber bundles linked to memory formation appears to alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 14, 2022·6 min read

Discovery Could Explain Why Women Are More Likely to Get Alzheimer’s

Complement C3, a chemically modified form of an inflammatory immune protein, was more abundant in post mortem brain tissue of women who died from Alzheimer's disease than in males.

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·December 13, 2022·3 min read

The Biological Basis of Network Control Theory in Brain Dynamics

Researchers have identified a correlation between control energy consumption and glucose metabolism in temporal lobe epilepsy. The mechanism provides a biological basis for the application of network control theory in the study of brain dynamics.

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·December 13, 2022·5 min read

Eye Movements Hold Clues to How We Make Decisions

How quickly our eyes dart when faced with a range of options gives new clues about how we make decisions.

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·December 12, 2022·5 min read

The More TV You Watch, the More Bodily Pain You Have Over Time

Increased daily television viewing is significantly associated with an increase in bodily and chronic pain severity over time, especially for those with Type 2 Diabetes.

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·December 11, 2022·6 min read

Novel Brain Imaging Study Seeks Answers to Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Mysteries

Neuroimaging study reveals neurovascular coupling may be at the root of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and other disorders.

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·December 11, 2022·3 min read

Swelling Along Brain’s Axons May Be True Culprit in Alzheimer’s Disease

The formation of plaques can cause the accumulation of spheroid-shaped swellings along axons near the amyloid plaque deposits. The swellings are caused by lysosomes, which digest cellular waste. As the swelling enlarges, it can block the transmission of signals from one area of the brain to another.

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·December 10, 2022·5 min read

Proprioception: Describing the Genes Associated With the Sixth Sense

Study identifies genetic markers in cells associated with proprioception. The findings provide new clues about how proprioceptive sensory neurons help control movement.