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·June 24, 2023·6 min read

Force, Not Frequency, Key to CTE Onset

Researchers redefined the leading factor contributing to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a severe neurological disorder. Traditionally, CTE was believed to stem from frequent head hits, regardless of concussions.

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·June 24, 2023·8 min read

Cognitive Biotype: A Novel Depression Subcategory Defying Conventional Treatments Identified

Researchers discovered a new depression subtype, the 'cognitive biotype,' affecting 27% of patients who respond poorly to typically prescribed antidepressants. These patients struggle with planning, self-control, sustained focus, and suppressing inappropriate behavior, with brain scans revealing reduced activity in the regions responsible for these tasks.

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·June 23, 2023·5 min read

Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence, and Our Fears: A Journey of Understanding and Acceptance

As artificial intelligence (AI) evolves, its intersection with neuroscience stirs both anticipation and apprehension. Fears related to AI - loss of control, privacy, and human value - stem from our neural responses to unfamiliar and potentially threatening situations.

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·June 23, 2023·6 min read

Early Life Loss Impacting Immune System in Later Life

Losing a parent or caregiver early in life can adversely affect immune health in later life. They investigated how such losses impact the body's response to cytomegalovirus (CMV), a virus that reactivates under stress and can strain the immune system.

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·June 23, 2023·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Origin May Be in Embryonic Development

Alzheimer's disease, a prevalent neurodegenerative condition, could have its roots in embryonic development. The team grew cortical spheres, akin to human embryonic brains, from CRISPR-edited stem cells harboring familial Alzheimer's disease (fAD) mutations.

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·June 23, 2023·5 min read

Stress Neurons Mapped the Brain, Exposing Estrogen Link

Researchers pinpointed a specific group of nerve cells in the mouse brain that play a role in negative emotional states and chronic stress. The neurons, which were mapped using a variety of advanced techniques, were found to possess estrogen receptors.

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·June 22, 2023·7 min read

Sense of Self: The Brain Structure That Holds Key to “I”

Researchers identified a small structure in the brain, the anterior precuneus or aPCu, as a crucial component in establishing our physical self or "I".

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·June 22, 2023·6 min read

Pay Attention: Kids’ Distraction Helps Them Outshine Adults in Data Retention

Children’s perceived lack of attention may, in fact, make them more efficient than adults in absorbing and retaining information they are instructed to ignore. Researchers discovered children encode secondary information from a given task into their brains, in contrast to adults who focus strictly on the assigned task.

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·June 22, 2023·8 min read

The Gut-Brain Connection: Probing Neurological Disorders

The aim is to use this technology to explore the links between digestive health and neurological conditions such as autism and Parkinson’s disease. This work opens up the potential to manage these conditions by manipulating peripheral circuits in a non-invasive way.

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·June 22, 2023·5 min read

Liver-Brain Axis Plays Key Role in Alzheimer’s

Researchers found evidence pointing to the crucial role the liver might play in Alzheimer's disease development. The study discovered liver dysfunction characteristics in Alzheimer's disease mouse models, including abnormal protein deposits and oxidative stress.

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·June 22, 2023·3 min read

Emotion-Reading AI Assists Those With Autism

Researchers developed an AI-powered emotion recognition tool to assist people with neurodiverse conditions like autism. The technology uses data from wearable EEG and ECG sensors, along with facial analysis, to interpret emotion-related signals.

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·June 22, 2023·4 min read

Inflammation in Womb Disturbs Neuron Maturation, Affects Brain Development

Researchers discovered how inflammation in the womb can disrupt the maturation of nerve cells and impede an unborn baby's brain development. The study reveals that excessive inflammation can lead to reduced neuronal electrical activity, possibly resulting in conditions like cerebral palsy or developmental issues affecting growth, movement, vision, and hearing.

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Force, Not Frequency, Key to CTE Onset

Cognitive Biotype: A Novel Depression Subcategory Defying Conventional Treatments Identified

Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence, and Our Fears: A Journey of Understanding and Acceptance

Early Life Loss Impacting Immune System in Later Life

Alzheimer’s Origin May Be in Embryonic Development

Stress Neurons Mapped the Brain, Exposing Estrogen Link

Sense of Self: The Brain Structure That Holds Key to “I”

Pay Attention: Kids’ Distraction Helps Them Outshine Adults in Data Retention

The Gut-Brain Connection: Probing Neurological Disorders

Liver-Brain Axis Plays Key Role in Alzheimer’s

Emotion-Reading AI Assists Those With Autism

Inflammation in Womb Disturbs Neuron Maturation, Affects Brain Development

Ozempic Weight Loss Success Varies by DNA

One Compound Repairs Neurons with Autism Mutations

Pinpointing the Specific Cells That Trigger Pregnancy Risks

Double Shifts Wreck the Body’s Stress Rhythm

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