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·June 6, 2021·3 min read

Social Identity Within the Anti-Vaccine Movement

A new study reveals up to 22% of Americans are self-identified anti-vaxxers and embrace the label as a form of social identity.

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·December 12, 2016·4 min read

Can You Unconsciously Forget an Experience?

Researchers report that, when faced with a traumatic event, the memory can be blocked in order for the brain to protect itself.

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·May 8, 2017·6 min read

How One Drug Could Affect Pain, Memory and Nicotine Addiction

Researchers are developing a drug that enhances the function of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. The drug could have three different applications in relieving pain, slowing memory loss in aging people and as a smoking cessation medication.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·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.

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Featured Neurology

·July 9, 2017·5 min read

What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia?

A common misconception is that Alzheimer's disease and dementia are the same thing. Alzheimer's disease is simply one form of dementia. Researchers from Texas A&M describe how Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia impact the lives of both patients and their families, and provide new insights into minimizing the risks of developing neurodegenerative conditions.

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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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·April 23, 2019·2 min read

Texas A&M Research Leads To First Drug For Postpartum Depression

A newly developed drug can help combat the effects of postnatal depression.

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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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·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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·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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Featured Neuroscience

·February 2, 2022·3 min read

Heavy Cannabis Use by Female Adults Associated With Lower Incidence of Diabetes

Heavy cannabis use in women is associated with reduced risk of developing diabetes, a new study reveals.

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·February 10, 2021·4 min read

Energy Drinks’ Harmful Effects on Heart

Exposure to energy drinks increases heart rate and impacts cardiovascular function, researchers report. Energy drinks may have a significant impact on human cardiomyocytes.

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Texas A&M

Can You Unconsciously Forget an Experience?

How One Drug Could Affect Pain, Memory and Nicotine Addiction

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

What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia?

Texas A&M Research Leads To First Drug For Postpartum Depression

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

Scientists Make Progress in Decoding Genetics of Insomnia

Key Factor in Neocortex Development Discovered

Heavy Cannabis Use by Female Adults Associated With Lower Incidence of Diabetes

Energy Drinks’ Harmful Effects on Heart

Light Therapy Shines in Treating Alzheimer’s Sleep and Mood Issues

Cellular Atlas of Human Limb Development Created

Key Protein in Frontotemporal Dementia Uncovered

Brain Stimulation Enhances Alzheimer’s Cognitive Function

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