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·April 17, 2018·4 min read

Could Statins Ease Deadly Heart Condition in Friedreich’s Ataxia?

Researchers report statins could potentially reduce cardiovascular risks in people with Friedreich's ataxia.

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·April 12, 2018·4 min read

Widely Prescribed Diabetes Drug Improves Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms: Mouse Study

Researchers report Metformin, one of the most widely prescribed drugs for diabetes, helped reduce symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal in animal models.

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·March 22, 2018·5 min read

Being Hungry Turns Off Perception of Chronic Pain

Researchers report the brain can suppress feelings of chronic pain when mice are hungry.

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·February 20, 2018·4 min read

Brain Immune System is Key to Recovery from Motor Neuron Degeneration

Researchers report microglia is critical for neuronal survival in ALS.

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·January 2, 2018·5 min read

Weekly Fish Consumption Linked to Better Sleep and Higher IQ

According to researchers, children who eat fish at least once a week score four points higher on IQ tests and sleep better than those who consume fish less frequently, or not at all.

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·December 13, 2017·5 min read

The Enigmatic Brain: Using WWII Code Breaking Techniques to Interpret Brain Data

University of Pennsylvania researchers use cryptographic techniques to decode the activity of motor neurons.

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·December 9, 2017·4 min read

Schizophrenia May Not Be As Deeply Rooted As Thought

A new study into schizophrenia challenges commonly held beliefs about the relationship between neurocognitive performance and cognitive insights. The findings could have implications for developing new treatments for the disorder.

Image shows tau accumulation in brain slices.

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·December 4, 2017·4 min read

New Alzheimer’s Model More Closely Mimics Human Disease

A new mouse model of Alzheimer's more closely resembles the human version of the disease. Researchers believe the new model may help accelerate new therapeutic avenues to treat the disease.

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·November 29, 2017·6 min read

Injectable Gel Helps Heart Muscles Regenerate After Heart Attack

Researchers have developed a new injectable gel that releases microRNAs into heart muscles, restarting the replication of existing caridomyocytes following a heart attack.

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·November 22, 2017·3 min read

Whole Brain Map of Electrical Connections Key to Forming Memories

A new, whole brain map of neural connectivity reveals low frequency activity rhythms drive communication between key areas involved in memory processing.

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·October 24, 2017·4 min read

Brain Region That Motivates Behavior Change Discovered

Researchers report neurons in the posterior cingulate cortex ramp up activity prior to divergent behavior.

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·September 20, 2017·5 min read

Controlled Sleep Deprivation May Help Reduce Depression

According to a new study, controlled sleep deprivation in an inpatient setting can have a significant impact on symptoms of depression. Partial and total sleep deprivation helped reduce depression in almost half of the patients within 24 hours, researchers report.

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