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·March 2, 2023·1 min read

A New Surgery Gives Quadriplegic Patients the Use of Their Hands and Arms

A new surgical procedure that moves healthy nerves to an inactive nerve helps quadriplegic patients regain the use of their arms and hands.

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·December 20, 2022·4 min read

A Protective Probiotic for ALS Found

Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HA-114, a non-commercial probiotic reduces neurodegeneration and has neuroprotective effects in lab models of ALS.

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·February 8, 2022·3 min read

A Protein Present in the Gums May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s

Recent studies have found a link between P. gingivalis, bacteria that plays a significant role in periodontal disease, and an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. A new study reports SCPPPQ1, a protein expressed in the cells of the junctional epithelium, has antibacterial potential and could slow, or even destroy P. gingivalis.

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·January 21, 2021·4 min read

Abnormal Hyperactivation in the Brain May Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s

Hyperactivation in specific brain areas may be an early biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found those who reported concerns over diminished memory skills, and with other risk factors for Alzheimer's, showed signs of hyperactivation in brain areas prior to the diagnosis of dementia.

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·April 23, 2023·3 min read

Advance in Intelligent Neuroprosthetics May Benefit Those With Motor Diseases

It may be possible to optimize the stimulation parameters of brain implants in animals without human intervention. The study highlights the potential for autonomous optimization of prostheses implanted in the brain. The advance may prove to be beneficial for those with spinal cord injury and diseases that affect movement.

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·September 10, 2021·3 min read

AI Can Make Better Clinical Decisions Than Humans

Machine learning algorithm produced fewer decision-making errors than professionals when it came to clinical diagnosis of patients.

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·July 28, 2023·5 min read

AI Traces Emotional Contagion

Researchers artificial intelligence (AI) to measure the risk of "emotional contagion" among relationship professionals, such as social workers and psychologists. This emotional contagion, an unconscious transfer of emotions, can lead to burnout and depression.

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·September 20, 2023·4 min read

Autism’s Language Path: Beyond Traditional Joint Attention

Joint attention, where a person's attention is drawn to an object someone else is looking at, is fundamental to typical language acquisition. However, a comprehensive meta-analysis of 71 studies suggests that individuals with autism might learn language differently.

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·July 17, 2019·5 min read

Bacterial intestinal infections may trigger Parkinson’s disease

Mice infected with bacteria that cause mild intestinal infections exhibited Parkinson's like symptoms later in life. The findings provide a pathophysiological model in which intestinal infections may act as a trigger for Parkinson's disease.

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·March 19, 2018·5 min read

Better Understanding ALS by Looking at How Cells Change

A new study sheds light on the molecular mechanisms behind ALS.

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·January 9, 2017·5 min read

Bilingualism May Save Brain Resources As You Age

Aging bilingual brains are more efficient and economical with their resources, a new study reports.

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·May 18, 2023·5 min read

Boosting Brain Plasticity: A New Pathway for PTSD Therapy?

Researchers discovered that through temporary increases in brain malleability and simultaneous desensitization to fear memories, they could control fear responses in mice. This was achieved by inhibiting the Acan gene, thereby decreasing the presence of the protein Aggrecan, which solidifies and reduces malleability in the brain. The findings point towards potential new avenues for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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University of Montreal

A New Surgery Gives Quadriplegic Patients the Use of Their Hands and Arms

A Protective Probiotic for ALS Found

A Protein Present in the Gums May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s

Abnormal Hyperactivation in the Brain May Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s

Advance in Intelligent Neuroprosthetics May Benefit Those With Motor Diseases

AI Can Make Better Clinical Decisions Than Humans

AI Traces Emotional Contagion

Autism’s Language Path: Beyond Traditional Joint Attention

Bacterial intestinal infections may trigger Parkinson’s disease

Better Understanding ALS by Looking at How Cells Change

Bilingualism May Save Brain Resources As You Age

Boosting Brain Plasticity: A New Pathway for PTSD Therapy?

Brain Cell Genetics Illuminate Alzheimer’s Disease Pathways

Cerebellar Glia Influence Aggression Level

Placenta Plays A Key Role in Brain Development

Mirror Insight: Mice Show Glimpses of Self-Recognition

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