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·December 13, 2018·6 min read

Ritalin Drives Greater Connection Between Brain Areas Key to Memory and Attention

A new neuroimaging study reveals methylphenidate, better known as Ritalin, increases the level of dopamine available in the caudate. Along with increased dopamine levels, researchers also notice greater functional connectivity between the prefrontal cortex, hippocampus and precuneus, three areas of the brain associated with memory and attention.

This shows PET scans of a Parkinsons brain

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·June 20, 2019·6 min read

Study reveals roots of Parkinson’s in the brain

Changes in the brain's serotonin system may occur years before Parkinson's disease symptoms begin. Serotonin alterations could be used as a biomarker for Parkinson's disease.

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·October 19, 2018·5 min read

Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.

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·September 7, 2018·5 min read

Daytime Sleepiness Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

A new study reports daytime sleepiness may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report those who are sleepy during the day are three times more likely to have amyloid beta deposits in their brains.

Graph of everyday activity and slowness of movement in Parkinson's.

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·September 17, 2015·4 min read

Everyday Actions, Not Occasional Strenuous Exercise, Most Beneficial for Parkinson’s Patients

A new study reports that embarking on everyday activities, such as doing the laundry or washing dishes, provides more benefit to people with Parkinson's disease than occasional strenuous activity in helping to control their symptoms.

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·February 4, 2019·3 min read

Women’s Brains Appear Three Years Younger Than Men’s

A new study reveals women's brain tend to appear three years younger than males of the same age. Researchers report this could be a reason why women tend to remain mentally sharp longer than men.

CSHL Team Introduces Automated Imaging to Greatly Speed Whole Brain Mapping Efforts

Facilitates systematic comparison of mouse models of disorders including schizophrenia, autism A new technology developed by neuroscientists at Cold Spring...

This shows the deposits of AB in the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 1, 2015·6 min read

Sleep Deficit Linked to Accumulation of Alzheimer’s Protein and Memory Loss

A new study reports on a link between lack of restorative sleep and an accumulation of amyloid beta.

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·June 20, 2014·3 min read

PET Scans Peer into Minimally Conscious Mind

Researchers suggest PET scans are better able to identify patients in a minimally conscious state than other imaging technologies.

Image shows the location of the striatum in the brain.

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·May 23, 2017·3 min read

Recreational Cocaine: Brain Area Associated With Addiction Activated Earlier Than Thought

According to researchers, people who consider themselves to be recreational cocaine users may be closer to addiction than they think.

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·May 7, 2012·3 min read

Deep Brain Stimulation May Hold Promise for Mild Alzheimer’s Disease

Small phase I study suggests ‘brain pacemaker’ could slow progression of AD A study on a handful of people with...

Image shows brain scans from the sleep deprivation study.

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·April 5, 2017·4 min read

How the Brain Reacts to Sleep Deprivation

Sleep deprivation increases the number of available A1 adenosine receptors, but restorative sleep helps normalize them again, a new study reports.

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PET

Ritalin Drives Greater Connection Between Brain Areas Key to Memory and Attention

Study reveals roots of Parkinson’s in the brain

Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Daytime Sleepiness Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Everyday Actions, Not Occasional Strenuous Exercise, Most Beneficial for Parkinson’s Patients

Women’s Brains Appear Three Years Younger Than Men’s

CSHL Team Introduces Automated Imaging to Greatly Speed Whole Brain Mapping Efforts

Sleep Deficit Linked to Accumulation of Alzheimer’s Protein and Memory Loss

PET Scans Peer into Minimally Conscious Mind

Recreational Cocaine: Brain Area Associated With Addiction Activated Earlier Than Thought

Deep Brain Stimulation May Hold Promise for Mild Alzheimer’s Disease

How the Brain Reacts to Sleep Deprivation

Untangling the Human Mind: The Interplay Between Cognition and Personality

Empathy’s Influence on Drinking Patterns

Sleep Apnea and Its Link to Alzheimer’s Associated Brain Changes

Getting the Skinny on Cannabis Use: The Effect of Cannabis on Weight and Metabolism

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