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University of Alabama at Birmingham

·January 23, 2022·8 min read

First Clinical-Grade Transplant of Gene-Edited Pig Kidneys Into Brain-Dead Human

Researchers successfully transplanted genetically modified, clinical-grade pig kidneys into a brain-dead human, replacing their native kidneys. The results demonstrate how xenotransplantation could help address organ shortages.

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·August 25, 2020·4 min read

Frequent Soft Drink Consumption May Make Adolescents More Aggressive

Soft drink consumption during early adolescence predicted more aggressive behavior later in teen years. Aggressive behavior at 13 also predicted increased soft drink consumption at age 16. Soft drink consumption at 13 predicted fewer depressive symptoms, but depressive symptoms did not predict soda consumption. Findings suggest reducing soda consumption during adolescence could help curb aggressive behaviors.

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Featured Neurology

·March 3, 2017·5 min read

Further Evidence For Link Between Gut Bacteria and Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reports Parkinson's disease and some of the medications used to treat the condition have distinct effects on the bacteria that make up the gut microbiome.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·December 1, 2022·5 min read

Gut Microbiome at the Center of Parkinson’s Disease Pathogenesis

Adding to previous research on the gut-brain axis link to Parkinson's disease, researchers discovered the gut microbiome is involved with multiple pathways in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's.

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·January 30, 2023·5 min read

How Ketamine Acts as Antidepressant in Chronic Pain

Chronic pain in mice activates Tiam1 in pyramidal neurons in the anterior cingulate cortex, increasing the number of dendritic spines and inducing synaptic plasticity. Ketamine's antidepressant effect in chronic pain is mediated by the drug blocking Tiam1-dependent maladaptive synaptic plasticity in ACC neurons.

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·August 12, 2022·4 min read

Inverse Relationship Found Between Cancer Diagnosis and Alzheimer’s Disease

Dementia patients with a history of cancer demonstrate better cognition at dementia diagnosis than their peers with no history of cancer.

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·October 2, 2017·5 min read

Preventing Autoimmune Disease After Viral Infections

A study in Nature Immunology reports on the mechanism that helps to prevent autoimmune diseases from developing following infection. Researchers report a population of immune cells develop during late stages of the immune response to influenza infection.

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·November 22, 2016·4 min read

Study Chronicles First Brain Bleed Tied To Energy Drinks

Researchers have presented the first known case of a patient experiencing hemorrhagic stroke following consumption of an energy drink.

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·January 6, 2017·5 min read

Vision Symptoms Following Concussion Limits a Child’s Ability to Return to Classroom

Vision problems following a concussion are associated with academic difficulties, a new study reports.

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·October 9, 2018·3 min read

Why Some Childhood Abuse Victims are More Prone to Developing Certain Mental Illnesses

According to researchers, the severity of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and PTSD in childhood survivors of abuse may depend upon the time the abuse first took place, how long it lasted and the severity of the abuse. Sexual abuse of females also has a more detrimental effect on mental health than in males, the study reports.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham

First Clinical-Grade Transplant of Gene-Edited Pig Kidneys Into Brain-Dead Human

Frequent Soft Drink Consumption May Make Adolescents More Aggressive

Further Evidence For Link Between Gut Bacteria and Parkinson’s Disease

Gut Microbiome at the Center of Parkinson’s Disease Pathogenesis

How Ketamine Acts as Antidepressant in Chronic Pain

Inverse Relationship Found Between Cancer Diagnosis and Alzheimer’s Disease

Preventing Autoimmune Disease After Viral Infections

Study Chronicles First Brain Bleed Tied To Energy Drinks

Vision Symptoms Following Concussion Limits a Child’s Ability to Return to Classroom

Why Some Childhood Abuse Victims are More Prone to Developing Certain Mental Illnesses

Jamais Vu: When the Familiar Turns Eerily New

New Tools Illuminate Myelin Growth in Infants

From Vinyl to Visions: Fruit Flies Showcase Decision-Making Prowess

Jellyfish Show Remarkable Learning Skills

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