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·January 3, 2022·4 min read

Researchers Identify Biomarker for Depression and Antidepressant Response

Researchers have identified a novel biomarker for depression and antidepressant response. The biomarker can be identified and monitored through blood samples.

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·November 24, 2020·4 min read

Cocoa Flavanols Boost Brain Oxygenation and Cognition in Healthy Adults

Those exposed to cocoa flavanols performed better at cognitive tests and showed increases in brain oxygenation.

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·August 25, 2017·5 min read

Ringing in Ears Keeps Brain More at Attention and Less at Rest

Researchers reveal the precuneus is more connected to the dorsal attention network and less connected to the default mode network in people with chronic tinnitus.

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·April 25, 2023·5 min read

Food for Thought: Nutrient Intake Linked to Cognition and Healthy Brain Aging

A new study reveals that nutrient intake, brain structure and cognitive function jointly contribute to brain health in older adults. The research discovered that blood markers of certain fatty acids are linked with better memory and larger brain structures in certain areas, suggesting the value of a comprehensive approach to diet and nutrition to promote healthy aging.

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·January 23, 2017·6 min read

Better Early Nutrition Means Better Brains

A new study considers how early nutrition can affect a baby's brain development.

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·May 4, 2020·3 min read

Making a homemade coronavirus mask? Doubled T-shirt fabric offers 98% droplet blocking protection

As more states are requiring people to wear face masks in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19, researchers investigate the best materials people can use to create their masks at home. A single layer of T-shirt fabric is 40% effective at higher droplet blocking. When layers are doubled, the fabric is 98% effective, exceeding the effectiveness of a clinical medical mask.

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·July 19, 2017·4 min read

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Inflammation via Cannabinoids

A new study in PNAS reveals how the body converts omega 3 fatty acids into endocannabinoids, which can have anti-inflammatory effects.

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·October 24, 2018·5 min read

New Target of Alcohol in the Brain Identified

Researchers have identified a new target of alcohol in the brain. A new study reveals alcohol blocks the KCNK13 potassium channel within the membrane of dopamine releasing neurons in the ventral tegmental area.

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·February 20, 2019·6 min read

Can a Nerve Injury Trigger ALS?

A new study reveals peripheral nerve damage may trigger the onset and spread of ALS in mouse models of the neurodegenerative disease.

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·July 19, 2018·4 min read

Perinatal Exposure to Phthalates Impairs Brain Structure and Function: Rat Study

Researchers report rats exposed to phthalates, both while in the womb and through lactation, had fewer neurons and synapses than peers who were not exposed to the plasticizing chemicals. Additionally, the phthalate exposed rats showed deficits in cognitive flexibility.

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·October 4, 2018·6 min read

Periodontal Disease Bacteria May Kick Start Alzheimer’s

A new mouse study reveals long term exposure to bacteria associated with periodontal disease causes neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, leading to similar effects of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report periodontal disease may be an initiator of Alzheimer's.

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·July 25, 2022·5 min read

Study Links Insulin Resistance and Advanced Cell Aging With Childhood Poverty

Study found childhood poverty was associated with insulin resistance in adults in their late 20s. Immune cell aging was a mechanism through which poverty was linked to insulin resistance.

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Researchers Identify Biomarker for Depression and Antidepressant Response

Cocoa Flavanols Boost Brain Oxygenation and Cognition in Healthy Adults

Ringing in Ears Keeps Brain More at Attention and Less at Rest

Food for Thought: Nutrient Intake Linked to Cognition and Healthy Brain Aging

Better Early Nutrition Means Better Brains

Making a homemade coronavirus mask? Doubled T-shirt fabric offers 98% droplet blocking protection

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Inflammation via Cannabinoids

New Target of Alcohol in the Brain Identified

Can a Nerve Injury Trigger ALS?

Perinatal Exposure to Phthalates Impairs Brain Structure and Function: Rat Study

Periodontal Disease Bacteria May Kick Start Alzheimer’s

Study Links Insulin Resistance and Advanced Cell Aging With Childhood Poverty

Predicting PTSD: Brain Scans Unravel Trauma’s Long-term Effects

Brain’s Molecular Response to Psychological Loss

Brain’s Dual-Chemical Switch for Attention Revealed

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