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·June 1, 2021·4 min read

ALS Development Could Be Triggered by Loss of Network Connections in the Spinal Cord

Inhibitory neurons in the spinal cord lose their connections to motor neurons in mouse models of ALS. While no connection between this deterioration to the development of ALS has been made, researchers say the loss of inhibitory signals could explain why motor neurons die in those with ALS.

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·February 16, 2021·3 min read

The Body Produces New Satiety Factor During Prolonged Exercise

During vigorous exercise, the body produces large amounts of the hormone GDF15, but the quantity is not sufficient enough to affect behavior or appetite.

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·February 5, 2021·4 min read

Computer can determine whether you’ll die from COVID-19

Analyzing patient data, artificial intelligence technology was able to predict mortality risk from COVID-19 infection with 90% accuracy.

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·January 5, 2021·7 min read

Danish and Chinese Tongues Taste Broccoli and Chocolate Differently

Ethnicity may play a role in the perception of bitter tastes, a new study reports. Researchers say this could be related to anatomical differences on the surface of the tongue.

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·November 25, 2020·3 min read

The Smell of Cooperation

The smell of a cooperative rat is enough to trigger altruistic responses in other rodents.

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·October 26, 2020·5 min read

Hard Physical Work Significantly Increases the Risk of Dementia

Those who work in physically demanding jobs have a 55% higher risk of developing dementia than those who have more sedentary careers.

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·August 5, 2020·3 min read

Scientists Discover the Switch That Makes Human Brown Fat Burn Energy

Beta2-adrenergic receptors in brown fat cells are responsible for stimulating thermogenesis.

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·June 19, 2020·4 min read

COVID-19 may have consequences for mental health

96% of patients hospitalized for coronavirus infections report experiencing PTSD as a result of their illness. Researchers also found an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders in those hospitalized for COVID-19.

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·May 12, 2020·3 min read

Researchers find the ‘brain’s steering wheel’ in the brainstem of mice

Neural networks that are directly responsible for the coordination of walking movements are located in the spinal cord. A specific group of neurons in the brainstem signal to the spinal cord and control direction.

Featured Neurology Pain

·April 30, 2020·2 min read

A potential treatment for chronic pain

A newly developed peptide called Tat-P4-(C5)2 is targets and only affects nerve changes that pose a problem resulting in chronic pain. Previous studies have also shown the peptide can also reduce addiction.

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·April 16, 2020·4 min read

Researchers discover treatment for spasticity in mice, following spinal cord injuries

Administering nimodipine to mouse models of spinal cord injury reduced spasticity in the animals.

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·March 31, 2020·3 min read

New insights into pain signaling in the brain

Study reveals how a neuropeptide called Big Dynorphin binds to the acid-sensing ion channel receptor, causing pain signals to be sent around the body.

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