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·November 17, 2016·4 min read

Role of Key Protein in Alzheimer’s Development Discovered

Kinase p38y, a protein lost as Alzheimer's progresses, appears to have a protective effect against memory deficits associated with the disease when it is reintroduced into the brains of mice, a new study reports.

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·November 25, 2016·4 min read

Researchers Identify New Brain Pathways Linked to Addiction

Manipulating newly identified pathways can reduce drug seeking behavior, a new study reports.

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·December 1, 2016·4 min read

Key Cause of Parkinson’s Can Be Treated

Researchers have identified a potential mechanism to help control inflammation associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·May 11, 2017·4 min read

A Closer Look at Mild Cognitive Impairment

Study reveals 46.5% of people who were diagnosed with MCI later tested as 'normal' during a follow-up assessment.

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·May 18, 2017·4 min read

Tapping Into the Sense of Touch

A new study that investigates how the human brain deciphers sensory input could revolutionize robotics and neuroprosthetics.

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·July 24, 2017·5 min read

Ketamnine Shows Promise in Treatment of Geriatric Depression

A new study reports ketamine may be a safe and effective method of treating depression in older people. The University of New South Wales study reveals ketamine was well tolerated by those with depression, and repeated treatments led to a higher likelihood of remission.

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·August 24, 2017·3 min read

Exercising Immediately After Study May Help You Remember

Researchers reveal participating in low impact step aerobics for five minutes following learning helped people to retain information they had just learned better than those who did not exercise.

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·October 3, 2017·5 min read

One Hour of Exercise a Week Can Prevent Depression

Just one how of exercise a week can help to reduce depression risk, a new study reveals.

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·December 8, 2017·3 min read

Shedding Light on the Voices in Our Heads

A new study reports the brain considers our internal voice to be the same as speaking our thoughts aloud. The findings could have important implications for understanding auditory hallucinations in Schizophrenia.

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·March 16, 2018·4 min read

Study Casts Doubt on Ketamine Nasal Sprays for Depression

A new study reports intranasal delivery of ketamine may cause problematic side effects for some people with depression.

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·April 25, 2018·5 min read

Children of Youngest and Oldest Mothers at Increased Risk of Developmental Disorders

A new study reports children born to teenage mothers are at increased risk of being diagnosed with developmental problems by age 5 than their peers born to older mothers. Researchers also report children born to mothers over 35 may also have a slightly elevated risk of developmental issues.