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·August 19, 2022·3 min read

‘Concerning’ Findings Emphasize Importance of Depression Screening

Researchers are calling for postnatal depression risk screening for women with persistent depression while they are still pregnant.

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·May 30, 2022·3 min read

Don’t Think Twice About Changing Your Mind

Sometimes, changing your mind about an initial decision can lead to a better overall outcome and success.

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·April 7, 2022·3 min read

Genetic Link Between Childhood and Adult Anxiety and Depression

Genetic factors are responsible for childhood anxiety and depression that persists during adulthood.

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·March 16, 2022·2 min read

What Regulates the ‘Glue’ Needed for Nerve Repair?

Researchers identified the enzyme ADM-4 as an essential fusogen required for nerve repair.

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·February 12, 2022·3 min read

Natural Mineral May Help Reverse Memory Loss

Selenium, a natural mineral found in grains, meats, and nuts can reverse cognitive impairment following a stroke and improve learning and memory in the aging brain.

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·December 16, 2021·2 min read

Differences in Brain Structure and Genetics Linked to Chronic Pain

Genetic differences contribute to both an increased risk of certain types of chronic pain and a reduction in the size of specific brain regions.

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·December 14, 2021·4 min read

Running Down the Exercise ‘Sweet Spot’ to Reverse Cognitive Decline

Researchers have identified a "sweet spot" during exercise that appears to reverse age-related cognitive decline and improves learning in mouse models.

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·November 21, 2021·3 min read

New Mothers Could Help Protect Other Babies’ Brains

Stem cells collected from the placentas of women who gave birth to healthy babies could reduce neuroinflammation and reduce brain injury in growth-restricted babies.

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·November 2, 2021·2 min read

Mini-Brain Models Used in Hunt for Alzheimer’s Treatment

Brain organoids can be used to study molecular mechanisms that drive brain aging and neurodegenerative disorders. The mini-brains allow for the testing of molecules that could become potential therapeutic treatment options for neurodegenerative diseases.

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·October 15, 2021·4 min read

Genetic Risk for Clinical Depression Linked to Physical Symptoms

Those with a genetic predisposition to clinical depression are more likely to exhibit physical symptoms including migraines, chronic pain, and fatigue, researchers report.

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·June 28, 2021·3 min read

Saturated Fatty Acid Levels Increase When Making Memories

Saturated fatty acid levels rise in the brain during the formation of new memories, researchers say. The highest levels of saturated fatty acids were found in the amygdala, an area of the brain associated with fear and emotional memories.