Rutgers University Research Articles

Gene Reduces Benefit of Exercise in Preventing Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2019

Carrying the risk variant of the ABCA7 gene reduces the ability of exercise to increase cognitive performance and memory abilities in older African Americans, increasing the risk for Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...

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Targeting key gene could help lead to down syndrome treatment

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2019

Using stem cells from candidates with Down syndrome to create an organoid, and employing mouse models, researchers pinpoint a gene linked to memory impairments and cognitive problems in Down syndrome. Inhibiting the OLIG2 gene leads to cognitive and memory improvements in mouse models of Down. Researchers hope their findings lead to an in utero treatment that targets the gene and helps reverse abnormal brain development. ... Read More...

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Researchers discover crucial link between brain and gut stem cells

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2019

The insulin-like growth factor II gene plays a critical role in adult stem cell maintenance of both the intestine and the brain. Findings suggest IGF-2 is essential for multiple stem cell types, including those implicated in cognitive function and renewing the lining of the small intestine.... Read More...

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New role for sensory signals in the brain

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2019

Optogenetic stimulation causes signals in the sensory cortex to halt actions during a behavioral task, while altering signals in the motor cortex to cause mice to act more impulsively. ... Read More...

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Autism rate rises 43 percent in New Jersey

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2019

The prevalence of 4-year-old children being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in New Jersey increased by 43% within a four-year span. Researchers determine the prevalence rate of ASD is one in 35, according to a new report from the CDC and Rutgers University. ... Read More...

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African-Americans more likely to be misdiagnosed with schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsMarch 21, 2019

African Americans who suffer from major depressive disorder are more likely to be misdiagnosed as suffering from schizophrenia than people from other ethnic or racial groups. Findings suggest doctors may be putting more emphasis on psychotic symptoms, rather than depressive symptoms when assessing African American patients.... Read More...

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More vitamin D may improve memory but too much may slow reaction time

Neuroscience NewsMarch 14, 2019

Taking higher doses of vitamin D supplements can help improve memory and learning, but negatively impacts reaction time in postmenopausal women with a higher BMI. Researchers suggest the slowed reaction times may contribute to an increased risk of falls in older people.... Read More...

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Heavy Smoking Can Damage Vision

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2019

A new study reports those who smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day have a reduced ability to discriminate contrast and colors compared to non smokers. ... Read More...

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Two Compounds in Coffee May Team Up to Fight Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsDecember 10, 2018

A new study reports caffeine plus another compound found in the waxy coating of coffee beans may help protect the brain against Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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New Technique Could Detect Lyme Disease Weeks Before Current Tests

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2018

Researchers have developed new techniques which are able to diagnose Lyme disease bacteria weeks sooner than currently available tests.... Read More...

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“They Have Been Seared Into My Memory”: Psychologists Address Christine Blasey Ford’s Testimony

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 28, 2018

In light of testimony given by Christine Blasey Ford in relation to sexual assault, researchers explain why victims have a difficult time remembering certain details of violent events, but can experience specific vivid memories of what happened to them.... 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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Exosomes may hold the answer to treating and diagnosing developmental brain disorders

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Rutgers University

Gene Reduces Benefit of Exercise in Preventing Alzheimer’s

Targeting key gene could help lead to down syndrome treatment

Researchers discover crucial link between brain and gut stem cells

New role for sensory signals in the brain

Autism rate rises 43 percent in New Jersey

African-Americans more likely to be misdiagnosed with schizophrenia

More vitamin D may improve memory but too much may slow reaction time

Heavy Smoking Can Damage Vision

Two Compounds in Coffee May Team Up to Fight Parkinson’s

New Technique Could Detect Lyme Disease Weeks Before Current Tests

“They Have Been Seared Into My Memory”: Psychologists Address Christine Blasey Ford’s Testimony

Possible Cause of Alzheimer’s and TBI Discovered