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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·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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·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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·January 28, 2022·4 min read

Simple and Reliable ALS Diagnosis With Blood Tests

Measuring the level of neurofilaments in the blood may be a reliable biomarker for the early diagnosis of ALS.

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·November 9, 2021·4 min read

Anxiety Effectively Treated With Exercise

A 12-week program of moderate to strenuous exercise significantly helps relieve anxiety symptoms, a new study reports.

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·October 24, 2021·4 min read

Majority of 15 to 19 Year Olds Wanted COVID Vaccination for Altruistic Reasons

Many teens cite a desire to get a COVID vaccine in order to do their part and protect the health of those more vulnerable in their families and communities.