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·July 16, 2022·5 min read

Loss of Male Sex Chromosome Leads to Earlier Death for Men

Study reports that age-related loss of the Y chromosome in men is linked to heart muscle scarring and an increased risk of heart failure. The findings may explain why men tend to die, on average, seven years younger than women.

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·November 28, 2021·3 min read

Research Team Develops Precise Brain Surgery to Remove Diseased Cells Without a Scalpel

Researchers have developed a new, non-invasive method to remove dysfunctional brain circuitry and surgically treat neurological conditions. The technique, called PING, uses focused ultrasound combined with microbubbles to penetrate the blood-brain barrier and deliver neurotoxins targeted at the problematic brain area.

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·November 15, 2022·11 min read

How Do SSRIs Like Prozac, Lexapro Really Work? Ask a Fruit Fly

Researchers shed light on how different SSRI antidepressants may work to help fight symptoms of depression in the brain.

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·July 10, 2023·5 min read

Unlocking Auditory Resilience: How Our Hearing Cells Self-Repair

A new study could change our understanding of hearing loss prevention and treatment. Researchers found that the 'hair cells' in our inner ear, crucial for hearing and balance, can repair themselves after suffering from damage.

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·December 3, 2020·4 min read

Baby’s First Breath Triggers Life-Saving Changes in the Brain

A baby's first breath triggers a signaling system in the brainstem that helps support early breathing. The findings shed light on how problems with this neuropeptide system can increase the risk of SIDS.

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·November 13, 2020·6 min read

Antidepressant May Prevent Severe COVID-19, Trial Suggests

A new small scale study reveals the antidepressant fluvoxamine may be a new tool in the fight against COVID-19. Researchers report fluvoxamine reduced the severity of coronavirus symptoms and hospitalizations.

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·February 22, 2019·4 min read

Probing the Pain of Ostracism

Researchers report on the psychological impact of ostracism. The findings reveal being acknowledged helps to ease the pain of social rejection.

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·April 16, 2021·6 min read

Doomscrolling: Why We Do It, and How We Can Stop

People are reporting an uptick in personal "doomscrolling" activities online. Marked by consuming excessive amounts of negative content during one sitting, doomscrolling may be linked to anxiety. Researchers provide suggestions about how people can halt doomscrolling activities.

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·May 28, 2021·6 min read

Tiniest Of Moments Proves Key for Baby’s Healthy Brain

Study identifies a critical role a protein called Cep55 plays in brain development and abscission, the final step in cell division.

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·April 8, 2020·4 min read

Brain discovery suggests source of lifelong behavioral issues

Study identifies AIM1 inflammasomes as crucial players in the development of a properly formed central nervous system by removing genetically compromised cells. The findings shed light on neurodevelopmental dysfunctions which occur and give rise to behavioral related disorders.

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·July 21, 2022·3 min read

Visually Perceptive Moms Are More Sensitive Parents

A mother's ability to recognize positive emotions on the faces of other adults predicts her sensitivity and responsiveness to her child four months later.