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·April 12, 2023·4 min read

Father’s Alcohol Consumption Before Conception Linked to Brain and Facial Defects in Offspring

Researchers report paternal alcohol exposure prior to conception is associated with an increased risk of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and facial growth defects in their offspring.

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·April 6, 2023·4 min read

How Environment Influences Physical Activity

Study investigates the influence of social and built environments on people's physical activity levels.

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·February 21, 2023·4 min read

Brain Circuit Involved in Fentanyl Abuse and Relapse Identified

Fentanyl enhances direct pathway medium spiny neurons activity in the striatum. During withdrawal from the opioid, inhibitory signals from direct pathway medium spiny neurons to dopaminergic neurons become enhanced. The enhanced suppression of dopaminergic neurons contributes to the negative emotions associated with fentanyl withdrawal. Inhibiting the direct pathway medium spiny neurons can reduce withdrawal symptoms and associated anxiety behaviors.

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·January 11, 2023·4 min read

Scientists Make Progress in Decoding Genetics of Insomnia

Researchers identify the role the Pig-Q gene plays in sleep regulation. Mutations of the Pig-Q gene increase sleep.

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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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·August 16, 2022·5 min read

Issues With Fracture Healing in People With Down Syndrome

Researchers report bone fractures in those with Down syndrome are unlikely to fully heal.

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·July 18, 2022·4 min read

Searching for Meaning? Try Appreciating the Small Things

Appreciating the beauty in the smaller things in everyday life can contribute to a more meaningful existence, a new study reports.

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·June 3, 2022·6 min read

Key Factor in Neocortex Development Discovered

A new study sheds light on how the neocortex in the human brain develops.

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·April 25, 2022·4 min read

Exposure to High-Powered Microwave Frequencies May Cause Brain Injuries

Exposure to extremely high microwave and radio frequencies may result in high stresses within the brain, researchers say.

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·April 20, 2022·4 min read

Measuring Nature’s Effects on Physical and Mental Health

Spending time enjoying the great outdoors improves both physical and mental health. Researchers say more interventions need to be taken to get people to spend time enjoying nature.

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·March 11, 2022·4 min read

Air Pollution Can Harm Pregnancy by Affecting Gene Expression in the Placenta

Study reveals significant changes in the expression of multiple genes in the placenta associated with exposure to UFP air pollution. Additionally, researchers reported noticeable reductions in fetal and placental length, and fetal weight in those with low dose UFP exposure.