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·June 12, 2021·6 min read

Frequent Strenuous Exercise Increases the Risk of Developing ALS in Certain People

Researchers have identified a causal link between strenuous exercise and ALS in people with genetic risk factors for the neurodegenerative disease. The study reports intense physical exercise contributes to motor neuron injury in those susceptible to ALS.

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·March 23, 2021·4 min read

Parkinson’s Gene May Impair How New Neurons Are Made Throughout Our Lifetime

PINK1, a gene associated with Parkinson's disease, is not just responsible for the premature death of dopaminergic neurons, it also plays a key role in the neurogenesis of dopamine neurons throughout life.

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·January 31, 2021·4 min read

Obesity May Exacerbate the Effects of Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroimaging study reveals obesity may contribute towards neural tissue vulnerability in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers say maintaining a healthy weight could help preserve brain structure for those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s.

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·March 31, 2020·4 min read

Depression and anxiety spiked immediately after COVID-19 lockdown announcement

The day following the lockdown of the UK amid the COVID-19 outbreak, 38% of study participants reported significant symptoms of depression, and 36% reported increased levels of anxiety. The day before lockdown, 16% reported depression, and 17% reported feelings of anxiety. The rates of depression and anxiety remained high for a week after the announcement, but not as high as was reported immediately following the lockdown.

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·March 13, 2020·2 min read

Whole genomes of coronavirus from UK patients sequenced

Researchers have sequenced their first two genomes of COVID-19 from samples of patients in the UK. The genomes have been published on an international viral sequence database. The sequences will provide critical information to track the spread and evolution of the virus in the UK and worldwide.

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·March 1, 2020·4 min read

Celiac disease can damage the brain

Celiac disease, an autoimmune response to ingesting gluten, has been linked to an increased risk of neurological damage and negative mental health outcomes. Those with celiac disease are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and thoughts of self-harm, in addition to a reduction in reaction times and cognitive function. Neuroimaging of patients with the disorder reveals white matter changes in the brain.

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·February 7, 2020·2 min read

Brain training does not improve early number skills

Brain training exercises do not help boost early math learning. However, core thinking skills, including memory and attention, are key skills that support early math learning.

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·June 22, 2018·4 min read

Brain Tingles: The Physiological Benefits of ASMR

Researchers reveal the phenomenon of ASMR videos may have a positive physiological effect on viewers. The study reports those who experience ASMR have lower heart rates while watching the videos, as well as an increase in positive emotions.

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·March 27, 2018·4 min read

Detecting Diminishing Dopamine Firing Cells in Brain Could Reveal Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s

According to researchers, if the ventral tegmental area is unable to produce the correct amount of dopamine for the hippocampus, it will not work efficiently and the impairment can result in dementia.

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·March 27, 2018·4 min read

Honeybees May Unlock Secrets of How the Human Brain Works

A new study suggests honeybees adhere to the same laws as the human brain when embarking on collective decisions.

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·March 26, 2018·6 min read

Stem Cell Treatment Stabilizes Disease and Reduces Disability in Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers reveal that a year after receiving autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation for relapse remitting multiple sclerosis, almost all of the patients showed no signs of the disease and the level of their disability was significantly improved.