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·October 21, 2021·4 min read

Prozac Pegged as Potential First Treatment for a Leading Cause of Blindness

Fluoxetine, the antidepressant commonly known as Prozac, may be beneficial for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. Researchers found Prozac significantly slowed the rate at which people over 50 developed AMD.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·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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·June 26, 2018·4 min read

True Nature of Cells Blamed in Alzheimer’s Revealed

Researchers confirm microglia, immune cells implicated in neurodegenerative disorders, play a role in protecting the central nervous system.

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·November 15, 2020·4 min read

Promising Multiple Sclerosis Drug Could Worsen Disease

TEPP-46, a drug developed for the treatment of cancer and showed promise for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, could make MS symptoms worse, a new study reports. The drug appears to redirect inflammation away from the spinal cord and directly into the brain.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·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.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 28, 2023·2 min read

Afterlife Conversations: Healing Power in Grief’s Journey?

Interactions with the deceased, or ADCs, are reported by 30-34% of individuals. A recent study explored the effects of ADCs on those grieving a partner.

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·December 8, 2021·3 min read

Trigger Found for Harmful Inflammation in Lupus and Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration and lupus share a common contributor to inflammation. The findings could help researchers develop new treatments for those conditions, and other conditions associated with inflammation.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·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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·June 4, 2019·4 min read

Researchers discover cells that change their identity during normal development

Melanocytes, a type of pigment cell in zebrafish, can transform after development into a different cell type.

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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.

Featured Psychology

·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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·August 1, 2018·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Drug May Stop Disease If Used Before Symptoms Appear

Researchers report memantine, an FDA approved drug, may not only alleviate symptoms of mild Alzheimer's disease, but could also prevent progression of the disease if used before symptoms appear.

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