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·May 15, 2020

Countering the negative effects of a common antidepressant

The SSRI sertraline (Zoloft), if taken while pregnant, can result in birth defects caused by the drug damaging a cell's genetic information. Researchers report one potential way to counter the effect is with specific antioxidants. Read More

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·May 11, 2020

3D brain-like tissue model links Alzheimer’s disease with herpes

A 3D human tissue culture model demonstrated a possible causal relationship between Alzheimer's disease and herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) infection. 40 Alzheimer's associated genes were over-expressed in the HSV-1 infected brain tissue, including genes associated with the production of amyloid-beta. Read More

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·May 5, 2020

Flavonoid-rich berries, fruits and tea may have a protective benefit against Alzheimer’s

Consuming a flavonoid-rich diet could help combat the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease for those with risk factors. Low intake of specific flavonoids, especially anthocyanins, which are found in blueberries and strawberries, was associated with a four-fold risk of developing Alzheimer's. Read More

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·September 18, 2019

Microbiome may be involved in mechanisms related to muscle strength in older adults

Study adds to the growing body of evidence that the microbiome may impact muscle mass and physical function. In high-functioning older adults and mouse models, researchers identified higher levels of good bacteria in the microbiome than in their lower-functioning peers. Read More

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·April 30, 2019

Can the effects of the ketogenic diet help prevent epilepsy after traumatic brain injury? Mouse study

Mimicking effects of the ketogenic diet with a drug called 2-DG reduced cell excitation and epileptic activity in mouse models of post-traumatic epilepsy. 2-DG may have the potential to restore network function following TBI, reducing the risk of epilepsy associated with head injuries. The findings may have positive implications for people who developed post-traumatic epilepsy, suggesting a change in diet could help alleviate some symptoms. Read More

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·January 8, 2019

Brain Plasticity Restored in Adult Mice Through Targeting Specific Neural Connections

Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism which appears to be critical for the maturation of brain function, and may be used to restore plasticity in the aging brain. Read More

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·October 5, 2018

Amputation Injury is Communicated to Opposing Limbs

Researchers report that following amputation of one limb, the bioelectrical properties are immediately reflected in the undamaged, opposing limb. Read More

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·April 18, 2018

Leptin’s Neural Circuit Identified

A new gene editing study reveals how the hormone leptin can help to prevent diabetes and obesity. Read More

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·December 27, 2017

Shedding Light on Cause of Postpartum Depression

Researchers report a protein that mediates dysregulation of the HPA axis may induce postpartum disorder in some new moms. Read More

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·December 4, 2017

When the Nose Doesn’t Know: Can Smell Loss Be Repaired?

A study in mice reveals it is possible to regenerate stem cells of the nasal tissue. Read More

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·December 19, 2016

Early Life Social Stress Has Long Term Impact on Brain Networks: Rat Study

Findings about how early life social stress affect brain connections in mice may have implications for treating human psychiatric illnesses. Read More

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·December 5, 2016

Researchers Uncover Possible Source of Genetic Errors Causing Multiple Diseases

Copies for CAG and CTG triplets repeat themselves numerous times and disrupt normal gene sequences in some neurodegenerative diseases, a new study reports. Read More