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Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Damage Before Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2019

Researchers report a new blood test can help detect neurological damage associated with Alzheimer's disease before any of the cognitive symptoms appear. Additionally, researchers report the test may be applied to help identify brain damage associated with TBI, stroke and multiple sclerosis. ... Read More...

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Targeting ‘Hidden Pocket’ For Treatment of Stroke and Seizure

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 20, 2019

Study reveals a motif on the 93-series compound fits into a tiny pocket within the NMDA receptor. The findings could lead to new treatment options for stroke and seizures, researchers report. ... Read More...

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Stroke Drug May Also Prevent Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2019

Researchers report a new drug being developed to treat stroke patients may also have neuroprotective properties against Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...

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Stroke Produces Dysfunctional Brain Cells

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 13, 2019

Researchers report that following a stroke, the production of new neurons in the hippocampus fail to develop correctly. However, intervening in the production of these neurons could help mitigate memory problems experienced by those who suffer a stroke.... Read More...

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Sugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the Harm

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2019

UCSF researchers report the food and beverage industries push sugary products while obfuscating the significant health issues added sugars can cause. The findings shed light on sugars' link to disease and exposes industrial tactics to downplay the public health risks of diets too high in sugar.... Read More...

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Rewriting the Brain Pathway for Consciousness

Neuroscience NewsNovember 29, 2018

Researchers say a new discovery about the pathways associated with consciousness contradicts conventional belief. The study reports the thalamus is not a critical part of the brain's pathway involved in wakefulness and consciousness, a finding that could help develop better methods for treating comas.... Read More...

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Higher Iron Levels Linked to Increased Stroke Risk

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2018

Analyzing genetic data from over 48,000 people, researchers discovered higher iron levels are associated with an increased risk of cardioembolic stroke.... Read More...

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How the Brain Bounces Back

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 17, 2018

A new study reports activity, not rest, help speed up recovery following a brain injury.... Read More...

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Why Synthetic Marijuana is So Risky

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 1, 2018

With the availability and use of synthetic marijuana on the rise, researchers look at the risks associated with these products, including psychological and general health problems.... Read More...

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Stroke Doubles Dementia Risk

Neuroscience NewsAugust 31, 2018

According to a new study, people who have suffered a stroke are twice as likely to develop dementia.... Read More...

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Unearthing Secret Tunnels Between the Skull and Brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 27, 2018

A new study sheds light on how immune cells may rush through channels to quickly get to injured brain tissue. Researchers say bone marrow in the skull is more likely to help supply neutrophils to the brain following a stroke.... Read More...

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Lifestyle Factors Linked to Brain Health of Young Adults

Neuroscience NewsAugust 26, 2018

A new study reports lifestyle choices, such as smoking or drinking alcohol during early adulthood, can increase the risk of developing dementia or having a stroke later in life.... Read More...

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Signs of Memory Problems May Instead Be Symptoms of Hearing Loss

Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered

Neuroscience

Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered

How Our Brains Distinguish Between Self Touch and the Touch of Others

Neurology

Signs of Memory Problems May Instead Be Symptoms of Hearing Loss

Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Damage Before Symptoms

How Concussion May Lead to Epilepsy

AI

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Using AI and Data Streams to Predict Local Flu Activity

Harnessing Machine Learning to Uncover New Insights Into the Brain

Robotics

Reinforcement Learning Expedites ‘Tuning’ of Robotics Prosthetics

How Game Theory Can Bring Humans and Robots Closer Together

3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Psychology

Youthful Cognitive Ability Predicts Mental Capacity Later in Life

Depression and Suicide Risk Found in the Genome

Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Damage Before Symptoms

Targeting ‘Hidden Pocket’ For Treatment of Stroke and Seizure

Stroke Drug May Also Prevent Alzheimer’s

Stroke Produces Dysfunctional Brain Cells

Sugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the Harm

Rewriting the Brain Pathway for Consciousness

Higher Iron Levels Linked to Increased Stroke Risk

How the Brain Bounces Back

Why Synthetic Marijuana is So Risky

Stroke Doubles Dementia Risk

Unearthing Secret Tunnels Between the Skull and Brain

Lifestyle Factors Linked to Brain Health of Young Adults