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·July 27, 2022·7 min read

Biological Age, Not Birthdate May Reveal Healthy Longevity

Accelerated biological and epigenetic aging was associated with lower odds of older women living to the age of 90 and beyond.

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·July 24, 2022·5 min read

Did Gonorrhea Give Us Grandparents?

Researchers have identified a set of genetic mutations that protect against cognitive decline in older adults. A new study suggests the selective pressure from infectious pathogens like gonorrhea may have promoted the emergence of this genetic variance in Homo sapiens.

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·July 8, 2022·5 min read

Mindfulness Meditation Reduces Pain by Separating It From the Self

Mindfulness meditation interrupted communication between brain areas involved in processing pain sensations and areas that produce the sense of self. This resulted in reduced pain as individuals lost ownership of the sensation.

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·July 8, 2022·5 min read

Brain Ripples May Help Bind Information Across the Human Cortex

Ripples occur in the human cortex, both while we are awake and asleep.

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·June 21, 2022·4 min read

People Hurt Other People to Signal Their Own Goodness

People who intentionally hurt others because they believe they are morally right or justified, do not respond rationally to material benefits, a new study reports. Researchers say those who punish others to signal their own "moral goodness" may be more likely to question their claims of moral righteousness when judged negatively by their peers.

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·June 15, 2022·4 min read

COVID-19 on the Brain: Neurological Symptoms Persist in Majority of Long-Haulers

Six months following COVID-19 infection, two-thirds of patients still experienced neurological symptoms including headaches, memory impairment, and decreased concentration that impacted their quality of life.

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·June 2, 2022·4 min read

Broad Spectrum of Autism Depends on Spectrum of Genetic Factors

Genetic factors influence the severity of symptoms in children on the autism spectrum, and different genetic factors were associated with different symptoms of ASD.

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·May 31, 2022·5 min read

How Sleep Builds Relational Memory

Study reveals the underlying mechanisms that strengthen and facilitate the formation of new relational memories during sleep.

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·May 9, 2022·4 min read

Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Neuropathy From Spinal Cord Injuries

Gene therapy that inhibits targeted nerve cell signals effectively improves symptoms of neuropathic pain without negative side effects in mouse models of spinal cord injury or peripheral nerve damage.

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·May 7, 2022·4 min read

Promising Alzheimer’s Marker in Blood Prompts Warning About Brain-Boosting Supplements

Elevated levels of PHGDH in the blood could signal the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers caution older adults against using "brain-boosting" supplements that contain serine due to its link to PHGDH. As PHGDH is a key enzyme in serine production, elevated PHGDH levels results in increased serine levels in the brain.

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·May 2, 2022·5 min read

Gene Therapy Reverses Effects of Autism-Linked Mutation in Brain Organoids

A brain organoid study reveals how a genetic mutation associated with Pitt-Hopkins syndrome, a profound form of autism, disrupts neural development. Using gene-editing technology, researchers recovered the function of the TCF4 gene and effectively restored neural structure and function.

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·April 22, 2022·4 min read

For Neurons, Where They Begin Isn’t Necessarily Where They End

A new study sheds light on the movement of neurons throughout the brain during fetal development. Researchers also found the two hemispheres of the human cortex separated earlier in development than previously thought.