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·October 1, 2019·3 min read

A brain protein that could put the brakes on Alzheimer’s

Reducing the expression of the protein TOM1 in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease increased the pathology, exacerbated cognitive problems, and raised levels of inflammation in the brain. Restoring TOM1 reversed the effects. Findings suggest a new therapeutic target for treating dementia.

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·November 30, 2022·4 min read

A Crucial Role of Brain’s Striatum Cilia in Time Perception

Destruction or removal of the cilia in the striatum impairs time perception and judgment, new research suggests. The findings could have implications for a range of diseases including schizophrenia, ASD, and Parkinson's.

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·October 31, 2016·2 min read

Acupuncture Lowers Hypertension by Activating Natural Opioids

Researchers successfully used electroacupuncture to increase the gene expression of enkephalins and reduce blood pressure for three days.

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·May 24, 2023·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Pathology Found in Superagers With Superior Cognition

A new study found people who are 90+ and have superior cognitive skills have similar levels of brain pathology as Alzheimer's patients. However, they also have less brain pathology of other neurodegenerative diseases. The researchers are now looking at how lifestyle habits and health conditions are associated with superior cognition in individuals who are 90+.

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·July 22, 2019·3 min read

Anticonvulsant mechanism of cilantro uncovered

Study reveals a molecular action that enables cilantro to effectively delay seizures. One component of cilantro, dodecenal, binds to a specific part of the potassium channel to open them, reducing cellular excitability.

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·July 6, 2026·12 min read

Biomarkers Boost Antidepressant Success Rates by 67%

A new study demonstrates that combining fMRI brain connectivity, cognitive reward testing, and clinical markers to guide antidepressant selection increases patient response rates by nearly 67%.

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·May 30, 2019·3 min read

Body parts respond to day and night independently from brain

Skin and liver cells appear to have their own circadian clock. Both the liver and skin respond to changes in light and maintain critical function, independent of the brain's circadian rhythm.

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·November 15, 2024·4 min read

Brain Circuits for Spatial Memory and Navigation Identified

Researchers have identified two neural circuits in the retrosplenial cortex (RSC) that are critical for spatial navigation and memory storage. The M2-projecting pathway links spatial thought to action, while the AD-projecting pathway supports location-specific memory.

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·February 14, 2024·4 min read

Brain Mapping With Novel Rabies Viral Vectors

Researchers developed 20 novel recombinant rabies viral vectors that present unparalleled advantages for neural circuit mapping in aging and Alzheimer’s disease studies. These vectors are engineered to highlight microstructural changes in brain neurons through enhanced fluorescent proteins, offering insights into neural networks at both micro and macro scales.

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·October 6, 2025·6 min read

Brain’s Shape Could Reveal the Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s

A groundbreaking study reveals that aging alters not just the size but the shape of the human brain, reshaping regions in ways linked to memory and reasoning decline. Researchers found that as people age, the lower and front areas of the brain expand outward, while the upper and back regions compress inward.