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·August 25, 2020·5 min read

Blood Transfusions Protect the Brain From Stroke Damage

Blood transfusions lead to improved outcomes in mouse models of ischemic stroke. Researchers believe the findings could be used for the treatment of stroke in humans.

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·June 14, 2018·4 min read

New Cell Type in Human Brain May Play Critical Role in Visual Search

Researchers have identified a new functional type of cell in the medial temporal lobe that may play an essential role in visual search.

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·August 30, 2021·8 min read

How Non-Fatal Opioid Overdoses Impact the Brain

Researchers report non-fatal opioid overdoses can result in brain abnormalities and cognitive impairment.

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·February 27, 2020·4 min read

Printer toner linked to genetic changes and health risks

Rat model study reveals printer toner nanoparticles may change both genetic and metabolic profiles, making disease more likely.

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·July 26, 2021·6 min read

Depression Isn’t Crying in the Corner

Study reveals how depression can impact workers, especially when it comes to disclosing information about their disorder.

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·March 28, 2017·2 min read

Can Artificial Intelligence Detect Fake News?

Two new projects will focus on using artificial intelligence to detect and combat fake news stories.

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·February 25, 2021·6 min read

Promising Results for Focused Ultrasound Treatment of Alzheimer’s

Focused ultrasound targeting the hippocampus may induce an immunological healing response for those with Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 1, 2019·4 min read

Researcher records neurons to understand cognition

Neurons in the pre-supplementary motor area play a critical role in visual search.

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·April 3, 2019·4 min read

How light at night may harm outcomes in cardiac patients

Night time white lighting in hospital rooms has been linked to higher rates of inflammation, apoptosis and mortality risk for those who have recently experienced a cardiac event.