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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 19, 2021·6 min readCommonly Used Drugs for Schizophrenia Linked to Greater Cognitive ImpairmentMedications with anticholinergic properties given to help reduce physical and mental health symptoms associated with schizophrenia have a cumulative effect in reducing cognitive function in patients.Read More
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ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·April 5, 2021·4 min readNew Blueprint of Brain Connections Reveals Extensive Reach of Central RegulatorA new map of the basal ganglia provides a blueprint of the structure of the brain region and reveals a new level of influence connected to this area.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·February 23, 2021·6 min readLight Activity, Such as Gardening or Walking, Preserves Women’s Mobility During AgingWomen in their 60s who spent a few hours a day performing light physical activities, such as gardening or strolling, had a 46% lower risk of mobility loss than those who were less active.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 19, 2021·4 min readFirst-in-Human Clinical Trial to Assess Gene Therapy for Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers launch the first-in-human phase 1 clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a gene therapy which will deliver BDNF to the brains of those with Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment.Read More
