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Neuroinflammation Seen in Spinal Cord and Nerve Roots of Patients With Chronic Sciatica

Neuroscience NewsMay 10, 2018

A new study reveals a link between chronic sciatica and inflammation in key areas of the nervous system. Researchers say the location of the inflammation could help to determine which patients will feel relief from steroid injections to curb the pain.... Read More...

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Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsApril 13, 2018

A new study reveals sleep deprivation can lead to an immediate increase in amyloid beta. ... Read More...

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New Blood Test Useful to Detect Those at Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsApril 6, 2018

Researchers have developed a new blood test capable of detecting biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease long before the first symptoms appear.... Read More...

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Novel PET Imaging Agent Could Help Guide Therapy for Brain Diseases

Neuroscience NewsApril 2, 2018

Researchers have developed a new imaging agent, which uses PET scans to target receptors neurons implicated in memory and learning.... Read More...

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Looking Deeper into Brain Function

Neuroscience NewsMarch 26, 2018

Researchers propose a new approach to neuroimaging studies. They suggest, rather than beginning with predefined behavioral functions and trying to assign associated brain regions, new studies should focus on selecting brain areas first and screen for potential behavioral associations.... Read More...

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Over Years, Depression Changes the Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 28, 2018

A new study reports those who suffer from persistent depression lasting more than ten years have higher levels of neuroinflammation.... Read More...

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Brain Pacemaker Shows Promise in Slowing Alzheimer’s Progression

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 30, 2018

Deep brain stimulation to the frontal lobe may help to improve cognitive, behavioral and functional difficulties in those with Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Body Clock Disruptions Occur Years Before Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 29, 2018

According to researchers, circadian disruptions can occur years before symptoms of Alzheimer's develop. The findings could help to identify those at risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease as they age.... Read More...

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How Alzheimer’s Spreads Through the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 5, 2018

Researchers investigate how toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease spread throughout the brain.... Read More...

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Complications at Birth Associated With Lasting Chemical Changes in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 28, 2017

According to a new study in eLife, adults who were born prematurely or who suffered small brain injuries around the time of birth have reduced dopamine levels.... Read More...

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Imaging Technique Shows Progress of Alzheimer’s at Cell Level and Below

Neuroscience NewsNovember 24, 2017

Using Raman imaging technology, University of Twente researchers have been able to obtain clear images of brain tissue affected by Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Sleep Apnea May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsNovember 10, 2017

A new study reports on a surprising link between OSA and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report people who suffer a number of apneas per hour have increased accumulation of amyloid beta in the brain over time.... Read More...

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News

Study finds hub linking movement and motivation in the brain

Decoding how kids get into hacking

Neuroscience

Study finds hub linking movement and motivation in the brain

Decoding how kids get into hacking

Neurology

Autoantibodies in pregnancy: A cause of behavioral disorders in the child?

Microbiome may be involved in mechanisms related to muscle strength in older adults

CBD may alleviate seizures and benefit behaviors in people with neurodevelopmental conditions

AI

Can AI spot liars?

Novel math could bring machine learning to the next level

Robotics

Electronic glove offers ‘humanlike’ features for prosthetic hand users

Robotic thread is designed to slip through the brain’s blood vessels

Understanding the animal brain could help robots wash your dishes

Psychology

Decoding how kids get into hacking

How people with psychopathic traits control their ‘dark impulses’

PET

Neuroinflammation Seen in Spinal Cord and Nerve Roots of Patients With Chronic Sciatica

Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s

New Blood Test Useful to Detect Those at Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s

Novel PET Imaging Agent Could Help Guide Therapy for Brain Diseases

Looking Deeper into Brain Function

Over Years, Depression Changes the Brain

Brain Pacemaker Shows Promise in Slowing Alzheimer’s Progression

Body Clock Disruptions Occur Years Before Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

How Alzheimer’s Spreads Through the Brain

Complications at Birth Associated With Lasting Chemical Changes in the Brain

Imaging Technique Shows Progress of Alzheimer’s at Cell Level and Below

Sleep Apnea May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk