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·May 13, 2020

Cats can become infected with and may transmit COVID-19 to other cats

Study confirms cats can become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus and pass the infection along to other cats. Cats shed the virus up to six days following infection via their nasal passages. Researchers urge cat owners to keep their pets indoors during the pandemic. Read More

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·February 28, 2020

Newly identified cellular trash removal program helps create new neurons

Vimentin, a cellular filament, helps neural stem cells to clear damaged and clumped proteins, assisting in neurogenesis. Read More

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·January 3, 2020

Inflammation predicts response to anti-depression medication

Younger people with bipolar disorder responded better to the antidepressant Latuda when they had increased inflammation biomarkers in their blood. Findings suggest C-reactive protein could be a predictive biomarker to identify which patients will respond to the antidepressant. Read More

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·December 27, 2019

Mindfulness video game changes areas of the brain associated with attention

Tenacity, a newly developed video game that promotes mindfulness, alters connectivity between the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and the inferior parietal cortex. These areas of the brain are critical for attention. After playing the game for a short period, participants reported improvements in attention. Read More

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·May 10, 2019

Inflamed monkey guts produce Parkinson’s-related proteins

Inflammation of the colon is associated with alterations in alpha-synuclein expression and phosphorylation in the myenteric plexus of common marmoset monkeys. The findings support the growing body of evidence that inflammation may play a role in the development of Parkinson's disease. Read More

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·January 13, 2019

CRISPR Repurposed to Develop Better Antibiotics

Researchers re-purposed CRISPR gene editing technology to study genes targeted by particular antibiotics. The study sheds light on how pharmacologists can improve existing antibiotics and develop new ones. Read More

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·December 13, 2018

Ritalin Drives Greater Connection Between Brain Areas Key to Memory and Attention

A new neuroimaging study reveals methylphenidate, better known as Ritalin, increases the level of dopamine available in the caudate. Along with increased dopamine levels, researchers also notice greater functional connectivity between the prefrontal cortex, hippocampus and precuneus, three areas of the brain associated with memory and attention. Read More

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·November 27, 2018

Discovery Opens New Opportunities to Slow or Reverse Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers report oligodendrocytes may be critical to the remyelination process. Read More

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·August 8, 2018

Video Game May Improve Empathy in Middle Schoolers

Researchers report a new video game aimed at middle school children can help boost empathy and prosocial behavior. The study reports children exposed to the game showed greater connectivity between brain networks linked to emotional regulation and perspective taking. Read More

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·July 24, 2018

Meditation Affects Brain Networks Differently in Long Term Meditators and Novices

Researchers discover differences in the brain's emotional networks between those who do not meditate, novice meditators and those who have practiced meditation for a long time. Read More

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·July 13, 2018

Researchers Trace Parkinson’s Damage in the Heart

By the time typical symptoms of Parkinson's appear and patients are diagnosed with the disease, 60% of people experience significant damage to the heart's connections to the sympathetic nervous system. Researchers have investigated where inflammation and oxidative stress occur in the heart, and how this relates to heart problems associated with Parkinson's. Read More

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·May 23, 2018

Training Compassion ‘Muscle’ May Boost Brain’s Resilience to Others’ Suffering

A new study reveals compassion meditation training may reduce distress when witnessing the suffering of others and improve the ability to respond with compassion. Read More

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