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·December 14, 2020·4 min read

Unexpected Discovery Leads to Better Understanding of Migraine

Plumes of glutamate in the brain could explain the onset of migraines with auras, a new study reports.

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·April 23, 2020·4 min read

Evidence suggests COVID-19 isn’t sexually transmitted

Previous studies report COVID-19 may be present in the testes. Researchers report coronavirus is unlikely to spread via semen, and the chances of the infection being spread through sexual transmission are remote.

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·August 13, 2019·4 min read

Machine learning decodes genetic influence over behavior

Machine learning is helping researchers uncover the genetic influence on foraging behaviors in mice.

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·March 31, 2019·5 min read

Pairing music with medication offers potential therapeutic strategy to manage pain

Classical music exposure paired with ibuprofen reduced response to inflammation pain by 93%, compared to exposure to the medication alone in mouse models of pain. For those exposed to just music, researchers report a 77% reduction in surgical pain.

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·November 19, 2018·5 min read

Exploring the Genetic Contribution to Suicide Risk

A new study identifies four genes mutations which are associated with an increased risk of suicide.

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·September 12, 2018·6 min read

ADHD May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

A new study reports those with ADHD are at an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study reveals people with ADHD are twice as likely to develop early onset Parkinson's between the ages of 21-66. Additionally, those who are prescribed stimulant medications to help reduce ADHD symptoms, including Ritalin and Adderal, are at a 6-8 times increased risk of developing Parkinson's.

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·April 27, 2018·3 min read

Music Activates Regions of the Brain Spared by Alzheimer’s

A new study reports Alzheimer's disease does not appear to affect the salience network. Researchers found, when listening to music, the salience network along with other networks, show higher functional connectivity in Alzheimer's patients.

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·January 11, 2018·6 min read

Virus Like Protein is Important for Cognition and Memory

Researchers reveal a protein essential for memory and cognition looks and acts like a protein from a virus.

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·August 24, 2017·5 min read

Manipulating a Single Gene Defines a New Pathway to Anxiety

According to a new PLOS Biology study, removing the Lef1 gene in mice and zebrafish disrupts the development of hypothalamus neurons that affects anxiety.