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University of Gothenburg

·August 31, 2023·6 min read

Two-Step Blood Test Sharpens Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Researchers have developed a two-step workflow using a new blood-based p-tau217 biomarker to improve the accuracy of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) diagnosis. The first step uses a diagnostic model that combines plasma p-tau217 with age and the APOE e4 gene to identify high-risk patients.

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·August 26, 2023·5 min read

Omega Fatty Acids Improve Vision in Preterm Babies

A novel study reveals that preterm babies given a supplement of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids show significantly better visual function by age two and a half. Conducted between 2016 and 2019, the study involved 178 extremely preterm babies, born before the 28th week of pregnancy.

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·June 8, 2023·5 min read

Ozempic Shows Potential as Treatment for Alcohol Dependence

Semaglutide, or Ozempic, a medication used for type 2 diabetes and obesity, may also be effective in treating alcohol dependence. The drug reduced alcohol relapse drinking and overall alcohol intake in rats by more than half.

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·May 24, 2023·5 min read

Inducing Self-Destruction in Glioblastoma Brain Cancer

Researchers discovered a method to induce self-destruction in glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain cancer. By introducing a specially developed molecule that inhibits the hijacked adaptive mechanisms cancer cells use to manage stress, the researchers triggered the cancer cells to self-destruct.

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·May 22, 2023·5 min read

Regular Exercise Diminishes Stroke-Induced Bleeding

Regular physical activity can reduce bleeding in individuals with intracerebral hemorrhage. Analyzing data from 686 patients, researchers found that those who reported regular physical activity had significantly smaller hemorrhages than inactive individuals.

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·May 8, 2023·5 min read

AI’s Human-Like Features Impact Trust in Conversations

A new study delves into how advanced AI systems affect our trust in the individuals we interact with. Researchers report a strong design perspective is driving the development of AI with increasingly human-like features.

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·January 17, 2023·5 min read

New Blood Test Differentiates Neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s Disease From Other Dementias

Researchers have developed a new blood test for brain-derived Tau that can follow and track the progression of Alzheimer's disease while excluding other dementias.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 28, 2022·6 min read

Model Provides Insight Into How Autism Arises

A new model of autism development gives insights into how various risk factors give rise to ASD symptoms and why there is such great variability between individuals.

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·September 26, 2022·5 min read

Young Men Feel the Most Threatened by Advances in Women’s Rights

Young men between the ages of 18 and 29 are more likely to believe promoting women's rights threatens male opportunities than older men. Researchers suggest this modern sexism could motivate young men to vote for right-wing radical politicians who promote anti-feminist views.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 18, 2022·2 min read

Drug Reduced Frequency of Breathing Pauses in Sleep Apnea

Sulthiame, a CA inhibitor drug, reduced the number of breathing pauses and promoted oxygenation during the night in sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea.

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·February 14, 2022·5 min read

Transient Blood Pressure Spikes Coupled to Learning in Brain

Minor rises in blood pressure due to short-term stressors are linked to a brain area associated with consciousness and motor learning.

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·February 8, 2022·4 min read

Newly Discovered Effect of Hyperthyroidism on Brain

Hyperthyroidism causes the amygdala and hippocampus to shrink when hormone levels are high, but when hormone levels subside, symptoms reduce and the brain areas resume their normal size.

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University of Gothenburg

Two-Step Blood Test Sharpens Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Omega Fatty Acids Improve Vision in Preterm Babies

Ozempic Shows Potential as Treatment for Alcohol Dependence

Inducing Self-Destruction in Glioblastoma Brain Cancer

Regular Exercise Diminishes Stroke-Induced Bleeding

AI’s Human-Like Features Impact Trust in Conversations

New Blood Test Differentiates Neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s Disease From Other Dementias

Model Provides Insight Into How Autism Arises

Drug Reduced Frequency of Breathing Pauses in Sleep Apnea

Transient Blood Pressure Spikes Coupled to Learning in Brain

Newly Discovered Effect of Hyperthyroidism on Brain

Circadian Rhythm Off Beat: Parkinson’s and Nighttime Neuron Damage

ChatGPT’s Role in Shaping Identity and Personal Narratives

New Brain Structures in Language Processing Identified

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