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Hepatitis B and C May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsMarch 31, 2017

A new study reports people with Hepatitis B are up to 76% more likely to develop Parkinson's disease, and those with Hep C are 51% more likely to develop the disease.... Read More...

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How Prenatal Maternal Infections May Affect Genetic Factors in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Neuroscience NewsMarch 22, 2017

According to researchers, maternal immune activation during pregnancy can disrupt the expression of genes and processes associated with Autism.... Read More...

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Autism Risk Linked to Herpes Infection During Pregnancy

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 23, 2017

Researchers discover a link between genital herpes infections during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism in the offspring.... Read More...

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Curb Your Immune Enthusiasm

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 19, 2017

Researchers discover a way in which to prevent immune attacks on viruses used as therapeutic treatments.... Read More...

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Certain Anti-Influenza Compounds Also Inhibit Zika Infection

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 16, 2017

According to researchers, three anti-influenza compounds also appear to be able to inhibit Zika virus infection.... Read More...

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Viruses in the Genome Important For the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2017

Retroviruses may have played a significant role in brain development, a new study reports.... Read More...

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New Insight Into Role of Cell Protein in Learning Ability and AIDS-Related Dementia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2017

Researchers report a protein that affects learning abilities in healthy subjects also plays a role in AIDS related dementia.... Read More...

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“Shock and Kill” Strategy for Curing HIV May Endanger Patients’ Brains

Neuroscience NewsDecember 5, 2016

The 'shock and kill' therapeutic strategy for treating HIV could potentially cause harmful neuroinflammation, a new study reveals.... Read More...

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Zika in Fetal Brain Tissue Responds to a Popular Antibiotic

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2016

Researchers discover an antibiotic, that is safe to use during pregnancy, can help to prevent the Zika virus from infecting certain fetal brain cells.... Read More...

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First Steps to Neutralizing Zika

Neuroscience NewsNovember 27, 2016

Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which C10 prevents Zika infection at a cellular level.... Read More...

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New Mouse Model Reveals Extensive Postnatal Brain Damage Caused by Zika

Neuroscience NewsNovember 22, 2016

A new mouse model, that closely mimics fetal brain abnormalities cause by the Zika virus, may help researchers better understand how the infection affects different cells in the developing brain.... Read More...

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New Insight into Course and Transmission of Zika

Neuroscience NewsOctober 6, 2016

A new study reports Zika may be transmitted both sexually and orally.... Read More...

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News

New ‘E-Dermis’ Brings Sense of Touch, Pain to Prosthetic Hands

Forgetting May Help Improve Memory and Learning

Neuroscience

New ‘E-Dermis’ Brings Sense of Touch, Pain to Prosthetic Hands

Forgetting May Help Improve Memory and Learning

Neurology

Mechanism Controlling Multiple Sclerosis Risk Identified

Important New Piece in Huntington’s Disease Puzzle Identified

Marriage May Protect Against Heart Disease, Stroke and Associated Risk of Death

AI

Success of Blood Test for Autism Affirmed

Poker Has a ‘Tell’ About Strategic Thinkers

Robotics

New ‘E-Dermis’ Brings Sense of Touch, Pain to Prosthetic Hands

Robotic Bloodhound Tracks Odors on the Ground

Cometh the Cyborg: Improved Integration of Living Muscles into Robots

Psychology

When Wandering Minds Are Just Fine

virology

Hepatitis B and C May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

How Prenatal Maternal Infections May Affect Genetic Factors in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Risk Linked to Herpes Infection During Pregnancy

Curb Your Immune Enthusiasm

Certain Anti-Influenza Compounds Also Inhibit Zika Infection

Viruses in the Genome Important For the Brain

“Shock and Kill” Strategy for Curing HIV May Endanger Patients’ Brains

Zika in Fetal Brain Tissue Responds to a Popular Antibiotic

First Steps to Neutralizing Zika

New Mouse Model Reveals Extensive Postnatal Brain Damage Caused by Zika

New Insight into Course and Transmission of Zika