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How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 22, 2019

A new study reveals how blood vessels help protect the brain during inflammation. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases.... Read More...

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The Silence of Sickle Cell Disease

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 6, 2019

A new study sheds light on why those with sickle cell disease are prone to suffering from 'silent stroke'.... Read More...

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Absentmindedness Points to Earlier Warning Signs of Silent Strokes

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 6, 2019

Researchers report poor attentiveness and becoming more distracted during simple tasks could signify early symptoms of cerebral small vessel disease.... Read More...

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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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Deep brain stimulation provides sustained relief for severe depression

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Most Teens Report Using Marijuana Less Often After Legalization

Neuroscience

Deep brain stimulation provides sustained relief for severe depression

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Most Teens Report Using Marijuana Less Often After Legalization

Neurology

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

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AI

AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Less-invasive procedure helps surgeons pinpoint epilepsy surgical candidates

Robotics

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Psychology

Deep brain stimulation provides sustained relief for severe depression

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Fast-acting psychedelic associated with improvements in depression/anxiety

How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

The Silence of Sickle Cell Disease

Absentmindedness Points to Earlier Warning Signs of Silent Strokes

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