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·September 27, 2022·4 min read

Binge Drinking Increases COVID-19 Risk in Young Women

Women in their 20's who frequently binge drink had the highest self-reported prevalence of COVID-19 infection among subgroups within a study of alcohol and drug usage during the pandemic. Researchers say the increased infection risk was due to binge drinkers being less vigilant with their social behaviors as a result of intoxication.

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·September 27, 2022·4 min read

Diet High in Guar Gum Fiber Limits Inflammation and Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

Diets high in guar gum, a dietary fiber and common food additive extracted from guar beans, limit inflammation and delay the onset of multiple sclerosis in mouse models.

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·September 27, 2022·6 min read

Fasting-Mimicking Diet Reduces Signs of Dementia

Two short cycles of a low-calorie diet that mimics fasting reduced inflammation and delayed cognitive decline in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report the diet is safe for humans and could help reduce signs of Alzheimer's.

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·September 27, 2022·4 min read

Study Probes Huntington’s Disease Protein’s Function in Injured Neurons

The Huntington's disease protein huntingtin may have a role external to the neurodegenerative disease. Researchers say Huntingtin is involved in neural injury and regeneration.

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·September 27, 2022·4 min read

Enemy Turned Ally: Ancient Viral Genes Protect the Brain Against New Infections

Two mouse genes that were left behind by viral infections millions of years ago have evolved to help defend the brain against new infections.

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·September 27, 2022·5 min read

Study Shows Transmission of Epigenetic Memory Across Multiple Generations

By altering the epigenetic markers on chromosomes, researchers witnessed changed gene expression in offspring and grand-offspring. The findings reveal the occurrence of transgenerational epigenetic inheritance.

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·September 27, 2022·4 min read

Yes, Men Run Faster Than Women, but Over Shorter Distances and Not by Much

The between-sex performance gap when it comes to running is much narrower at shorter sprint distances, a new study reveals.

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·September 27, 2022·3 min read

Language Learning Difficulties in Children Linked to Brain Differences

Children with developmental language disorder have less myelin in parts of the brain associated with acquiring rules and habits, as well as brain areas associated with language production and comprehension.

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·September 27, 2022·4 min read

What Brings Our Senses and Thoughts Together?

Study reveals the role the neocortex plays in our ability to think, recall events, and make decisions.

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·September 27, 2022·3 min read

Mechanisms of Psychostimulants on Attention and Learning Revealed

Psychostimulants increase dopamine levels, enhancing task-relevant cortical signals by acting on the striatum and the difference in dopamine synthesis capacity in the striatum explains the variability in the drugs' cognitive effects.