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The “Big Bang” of Alzheimer’s: Genesis of Disease Identified

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2018

Researchers have identified the exact point at which healthy proteins become toxic in Alzheimer's disease. The findings could help to detect Alzheimer's before the disease progresses and develop treatments to stabilize tau proteins.... Read More...

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Don’t Let Depression Keep You From Exercising

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2018

Researchers say exercise is crucial to the overall health of those with depression. The study reveals people with higher levels of fitness during middle age were significantly less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, even if they were diagnosed with depression.... Read More...

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EEG Brain Test Helps Patients Overcome Depression

Neuroscience NewsMay 16, 2018

Using EEG to measure electrical activity in the brain can help doctors predict a patient's response to antidepressants, a new study reveals.... Read More...

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Brain Injury May Boost Risk of Early Onset Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsMarch 1, 2018

Researchers report concussions and TBI could increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease at an early age.... Read More...

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Poor Fitness Linked to Weaker Brain Fiber and Higher Risk of Dementia

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 15, 2018

UT Southwestern researchers shed light on the link between poor fitness and an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers report a lower level of fitness is associated with faster deterioration of white matter fibers in the brain. The deterioration can result in cognitive decline and memory problems as a person ages.... Read More...

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Social Behavior Restored Via Brain Stimulation in Autism

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2017

In a mouse model of autism, researchers have successfully restored social behavior with the help of brain stimulation. Researchers are now considering if it would be feasible to treat children on the autism spectrum with similar neuromodulation techniques.... Read More...

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Autism Treatments May Restore Brain Connections

Neuroscience NewsNovember 2, 2017

Researchers report they have identified potential treatments that could restore brain function in people on the autism spectrum who lack a gene critical for neural connections.... Read More...

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3D Atomic Structure of Ion Channel Implicated in Rare Neurodegenerative Disease

Neuroscience NewsOctober 13, 2017

Researchers from UT Southwestern's Cryo-EM Facility have determined the 3D anatomical structure of the TRPML1 ion channel. The ion channel has been implicated in mucolipidosis type IV, a rare, genetic neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...

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New Approach to Destroying Deadly Brain Tumors

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2017

Researchers at UT Southwestern report medications used to treat arthritis and lung cancer may help in the battle against glioblastoma.... Read More...

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New Insight Into Genetic Basis of Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Neuroscience NewsJuly 22, 2017

Researchers investigate how the ARID1B gene may play a role in ASD, intellectual disabilities and Coffin-Siris syndrome.... Read More...

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Possible Early Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Neuroscience NewsJune 30, 2017

Researchers have devised a new technique that could help to provide an early diagnosis of autism. By measuring a set of proteins in the blood, researchers were able to diagnose ASD with 82% accuracy.... Read More...

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Why Ketamine Helps Depression

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2017

A new study identifies a key protein that helps trigger ketamine's rapid antidepressant effect in the brain.... Read More...

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UT Southwestern

The “Big Bang” of Alzheimer’s: Genesis of Disease Identified

Don’t Let Depression Keep You From Exercising

EEG Brain Test Helps Patients Overcome Depression

Brain Injury May Boost Risk of Early Onset Alzheimer’s

Poor Fitness Linked to Weaker Brain Fiber and Higher Risk of Dementia

Autism Treatments May Restore Brain Connections

3D Atomic Structure of Ion Channel Implicated in Rare Neurodegenerative Disease

New Approach to Destroying Deadly Brain Tumors

New Insight Into Genetic Basis of Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Why Ketamine Helps Depression