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·February 10, 2022·4 min read

Clearance of Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s Controlled by Circadian Cycle

Study underscores the importance of healthy sleep to prevent the Alzheimer's related amyloid-beta 42 protein from forming clumps in the brain.

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·February 9, 2022·5 min read

Astrocytes Display Unique Activity Patterns

Astrocytes may play a significant role in information processing and memory, a new study reports.

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·February 9, 2022·3 min read

How Left and Right Hippocampal CA1 Regions in the Mouse Brain Talk With Each Other

Researchers have uncovered neural circuitry that allows the CA1 region of the hippocampus to communicate with its counterpart in the opposite hemisphere despite there being no connection between them.

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·February 8, 2022·4 min read

Scientists Carry Greater Credibility Than Spiritual Gurus

Both the majority of religious and non-religious people consider information provided by scientists to be more credible and reliable than information provided by religious leaders, a new study report.

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·February 8, 2022·4 min read

Fecal Implants Drive Behavioral and Cognitive Changes in Alzheimer’s Model

Modulating the gut's microbiome by fecal implants induced behavioral and cognitive changes in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers say the findings could help develop therapies to stall dementia via probiotic use and fecal transplantation.

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·February 8, 2022·4 min read

Amylin Peptide in the Brain Senses Isolation and Drives Social Contact-Seeking Behavior

Contact-seeking behavior in mice is driven by amylin peptide in the medial preoptic area of the forebrain.

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·February 8, 2022·5 min read

Changing Your Diet Could Add Up to a Decade to Life Expectancy

Young adults could add over a decade to their life expectancy by switching from a Western diet to one that includes more nuts, legumes, and whole grains, and by reducing red or processed meats.

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·February 8, 2022·3 min read

A Protein Present in the Gums May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s

Recent studies have found a link between P. gingivalis, bacteria that plays a significant role in periodontal disease, and an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. A new study reports SCPPPQ1, a protein expressed in the cells of the junctional epithelium, has antibacterial potential and could slow, or even destroy P. gingivalis.

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·February 7, 2022·3 min read

A Yet Unknown Neural Mechanism of Habit Formation Identified

Study provides insight into the behavioral function of dopamine signaling in the striatum.

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·February 7, 2022·4 min read

Researchers Engineer Human Spinal Cord Implants for Treating Paralysis

Researchers engineered functional human spinal cord tissue from cells and human materials which, when implanted into animal models of spinal cord injury, restored walking ability in 80% of the test subjects.

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·February 5, 2022·5 min read

Study Confirms Site of Brain Region Responsible for Making Sure People Say Words as Intended

Researchers have discovered a critical role the dorsal precentral gyrus plays in how people use the sound of their voices to control how they want the words they speak to sound.