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·December 15, 2023·4 min read

Unveiling the Dark Genome: LINE-1’s Role in Disease

A new study illuminated a part of the "dark genome," specifically focusing on LINE-1, a genetic element linked to various diseases and aging. Researchers have provided the first high-resolution images and structural details of LINE-1, an "ancient genetic parasite" with about 100 active copies in each person.

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·May 30, 2023·4 min read

Understanding Microglia’s Dual Roles Could Aid Brain Protection

Researchers made a significant discovery regarding microglia, the immune cells of the central nervous system, and their role in neurodegenerative diseases. They investigated how these cells respond to injury and their change in behavior under specific conditions.

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·May 15, 2023·4 min read

AI Breakthrough Detects Alzheimer’s Early With Smartphones

Researchers are developing a machine learning model aimed at early detection of Alzheimer's dementia. This model, potentially accessible via smartphones, can distinguish between Alzheimer's patients and healthy individuals with 70-75% accuracy. By focusing on speech patterns rather than content, the tool could offer invaluable early indicators, potentially initiating earlier treatment and slowing disease progression.

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·March 21, 2023·3 min read

Machine Learning Programs Predict Risk of Death Based on Results From Routine Hospital Tests

Using ECG data, a new machine learning algorithm was able to predict death within 5 years of a patient being admitted to hospital with 87% accuracy. The AI was able to sort patients into 5 categories ranging from low to high risk of death.

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·January 24, 2023·4 min read

How a Brain Molecule Could Halt Multiple Sclerosis

Injecting the brain molecule into mouse models of multiple sclerosis increased the number of oligodendrocytes. The findings suggest fractalkine may help to slow the progression, or potentially halt multiple sclerosis.

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·January 20, 2023·5 min read

Key Alzheimer’s Risk Factors Affect Men More Than Women

Males with the BIN1 Alzheimer's genetic risk factor and poor vascular health showed steeper and more rapid declines in memory than females.

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·January 15, 2023·5 min read

Old Antipsychotic Drugs May Offer New Option to Treat Type 2 Diabetes

Diphenylbutylpiperidines (DPBPs), an older class of antipsychotic medications can effectively be repurposed to help treat type 2 diabetes, a new study reports.

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·October 23, 2022·4 min read

Social Robots Have Potential to Supplement Stuttering Treatment

Social interaction robots show promise in helping those who stutter to improve their speech fluency and communication confidence.

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·May 29, 2022·4 min read

Social Media Data Show Language Related to Depression Didn’t Spike After Initial Pandemic Wave

Using AI to analyze language associated with depression on social media during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers found people were more resilient than previously thought.

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·January 29, 2022·6 min read

How to Build Resilience and Boost Your Mental Health

Improving your resilience can help boost mental health and overall well-being, researchers report.

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·July 13, 2021·4 min read

Species of Gut Bacteria Linked to Enhanced Cognition and Language Skills in Infant Boys

Infant boys with a gut bacterial composition high in Bacteroidetes were found to have more advanced cognitive and language skills one year later compared to boys with lower levels of the bacteria.