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·April 15, 2024·5 min read

Childhood Trauma Impacts Muscle Function in Later Life

Adverse childhood experiences can detrimentally affect muscle function in older adults by impairing mitochondrial activity necessary for energy production. The study analyzed muscle biopsies from over 870 participants aged 70 and older, linking reported childhood adversities with reduced production of ATP, the energy currency of cells.

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·February 8, 2024·10 min read

Ketamine’s Leap from Fringe to Mainstream in Depression Treatment

A new study involving 74 participants, has demonstrated significant promise for intravenous ketamine in treating severe depression and bipolar disorder, conditions often resistant to traditional therapies. This research indicates that after just three ketamine infusions over 11 days, 52% of the participants achieved remission, with half of those frequently experiencing suicidal thoughts witnessing a dramatic decline in such impulses.

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·August 22, 2017·4 min read

Activating Brain Region Creates Intense Desire to Use Cocaine

Using optogenetics to stimulate the amygdala, researchers intensify the desire to consume cocaine in rats.

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·June 17, 2026·9 min read

Clinical Trial Tests Fully Implantable BCI for Advanced ALS

Neurosurgeons have completed the first-in-human clinical implant of the Paradromics Connexus wireless brain-computer interface (BCI).

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·January 6, 2023·4 min read

Geometry of Brain, Dimensions of Mind: New Ways to Characterize States of Consciousness Identified

Using neuroimaging, researchers identified three cortical gradients that appear to align with dimensions of consciousness.

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·July 15, 2024·5 min read

Adjusting Proteins Increases Ozempic’s Effectiveness

Adjusting melanocortin proteins in the brain enhances the effectiveness of GLP-1 diabetes and weight-loss drugs. By inhibiting MC3R or activating MC4R, mice showed increased sensitivity to these drugs, leading to more significant weight loss and reduced feeding without additional side effects.

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·January 14, 2023·7 min read

Support From Others in Stressful Times Can Ease Impact of Genetic Depression Risk

Social support during stressful times helps reduce the risk of those with genetic predispositions to depression from developing symptoms.

Image shows an illustration of the Baf60c-Deptor-AKT signaling pathway.

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·May 5, 2017·4 min read

Your Muscles Can ‘Taste’ Sugar

Researchers have discovered a mechanism of glucose sensing by muscles that contribute to the regulation of blood sugar levels in the body.

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·October 29, 2018·2 min read

Chimpanzees React Faster to Cooperate than Make Selfish Choices

According to researchers, chimpanzees make prosocial choices more rapidly than making choices that only benefit themselves.

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·March 30, 2017·4 min read

Dopamine Levels Fall During Migraine Attacks

During a migraine attack, dopamine levels in the brain fall and fluctuate, a new study reports.

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·March 5, 2021·4 min read

Vision Impairment Is Associated With Mortality

Meta-analysis reveals those who have visual impairments or are blind have a higher risk of mortality compared to peers with better vision. The study found mortality risk was 29% higher in those with mild visual impairment and rose to 89% higher for those with severe visual impairments.