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Image shows the structure of N3A receptors.

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·April 30, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Uncover What May Kill Neurons Following a Stroke

Researchers discover N3A receptors can reactivate following a stroke, causing neurons to become more sensitive to glutamate.

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·October 6, 2017·4 min read

How the Brain Learns to Interpret What the Body Touches

Findings could lead to exciting new treatments for spinal cord injury and stroke patients, researchers report.

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·October 4, 2016·6 min read

Can You Zap Your Brain Back to Health?

Researchers have develop an MRI method whereby the magnetic fields induced by tDCS currents can be visualized in living humans.

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·October 31, 2020·4 min read

Study Highlights Link Between Depressive Symptoms and Stroke Risk

The risk of stroke is 54% higher in those who experience symptoms of depression, a news study reports.

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·February 22, 2019·4 min read

How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

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.

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·July 1, 2018·3 min read

The Odds of Living to 110 Plus Level Out Once You Hit 105

Researchers report death rates slow after the age of 105. The study reveals there appears to be no fixed limit to the human life span yet in sight.

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·November 18, 2022·4 min read

Repairing Gut Saves Brain Function After Stroke

Transplanting intestinal epithelial stem cells from healthy donors reduced stroke-induced mortality, decreased the volume of dead brain tissue and gut leakiness, and prevented stroke-induced cognitive decline.

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·March 12, 2014·3 min read

Study Suggests New Rehabilitation Methods for Amputees and Stroke Patients

Researchers shed light on new ways in which patients compensate when losing a dominant hand and suggest new rehabilitation techniques for those recovering from upper limb amputations and strokes.

Illustration shows how an ischemic stroke can occur.

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·June 6, 2016·8 min read

Stem Cells Shown to be Safe and Beneficial for Chronic Stroke Patients

A new study reports those who suffered disabilities as a result of stroke demonstrated substantial long term recovery following stem cell transplantation.