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Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Neuroscience NewsMarch 22, 2019

A link has been identified between oxidative stress, which has previously been linked to aging and neurodegeneration, and sleep. Oxidative stress activates neurons that control sleep function. The findings could help in the development of treatments for sleep disorders.... Read More...

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Smoking and Alcohol: Double Trouble for the Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 27, 2019

A new study reports those with alcohol addiction who also smoke may be at an increased risk of neural damage. The study revealed higher levels of oxidative stress in the hippocampus, and a a decrease in neurotrophic factor in the striatum and frontal cortex in rats exposed to both alcohol and tobacco.... Read More...

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Possible Biomarker for Multiple Sclerosis Identified

Neuroscience NewsDecember 19, 2018

Acrolein, a molecule implicated as a metabolic waste product, could be a potential biomarker for multiple sclerosis, researchers report.... Read More...

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Binge Drinking and Blackouts: The Sobering Truth About Lost Learning in Students

Neuroscience NewsOctober 6, 2018

A new study reports on how binge drinking and alcohol related blackouts can have a dramatic impact on students' learning and memory. Researchers also consider the impact of drinking too much on social behaviors.... Read More...

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Possible Cause of Alzheimer’s and TBI Discovered

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 26, 2018

A new study reports under conditions of stress, KCNB1 builds up in the brain, before becoming toxic and promoting the production of amyloid beta. In Alzheimer's patients, the KCNB1 levels are higher than in those without the condition.... Read More...

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Researchers Trace Parkinson’s Damage in the Heart

Neuroscience NewsJuly 13, 2018

By the time typical symptoms of Parkinson's appear and patients are diagnosed with the disease, 60% of people experience significant damage to the heart's connections to the sympathetic nervous system. Researchers have investigated where inflammation and oxidative stress occur in the heart, and how this relates to heart problems associated with Parkinson's.... Read More...

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Antioxidant Benefits of Sleep

Neuroscience NewsJuly 13, 2018

Researchers report sleep may be vital in supporting antioxidant processes. The study, which used short sleeping fruit flies, revealed sleep defends the body against oxidative stress, and oxidative stress in turn helps the sleep process.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: Brain Metals that May Drive Disease Progression Revealed

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

A new study provides a description of metals in the brain that may drive the progression of Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...

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The Secret to Longevity is in the Microbiome and Gut

Neuroscience NewsMay 31, 2018

Feeding fruit flies a combination of probiotics and Triphala, a herbal supplement, increased longevity by 60% and protected them against age related diseases, researchers report.... Read More...

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Antioxidants and Amino Acids Could Play Role in Psychosis Treatment

Neuroscience NewsMarch 22, 2018

Researchers report antioxidant supplements and amino acids, such as Taurine, can help to reduce symptoms of psychosis.... Read More...

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Domino Effect: Individual Damaged Neuron Types Cause Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neuroscience NewsMarch 1, 2018

Age related neurodegeneration may be delayed by preventing oxidative damage in a few neuron types, researchers report.... Read More...

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Diabetes Drug ‘Significantly Reverses Memory Loss’ in Alzheimer’s: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 2, 2018

Lancaster University researchers report a drug developed to treat diabetes shows promise in reversing memory loss associated with Alzheimer's in mouse models of the disease. The drug appears to have a neuroprotective effect, enhancing brain growth factors while reducing amyloid plaques, chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. The drug also slows down the rate of neuron loss.... Read More...

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oxidative stress

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Smoking and Alcohol: Double Trouble for the Brain

Possible Biomarker for Multiple Sclerosis Identified

Possible Cause of Alzheimer’s and TBI Discovered

Researchers Trace Parkinson’s Damage in the Heart

Antioxidant Benefits of Sleep

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Antioxidants and Amino Acids Could Play Role in Psychosis Treatment

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