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– Definition of neurology: a science involved in the study of the nervous systems, especially of the diseases and disorders affecting them.
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Lower childhood IQ linked to Alzheimer’s later in life

Neuroscience NewsJuly 20, 2019

Children with the APOE E4 gene perform lower on verbal and general IQ tests than their peers without the genetic risk factor. APOE E4 is a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. The study suggests the effects of the gene manifests before adulthood and could be the earliest biomarker for later vulnerability to Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Astronauts less likely to faint on Earth if they exercise in space: Findings may help others with fainting issues

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2019

Astronauts do not feel dizzy or faint during post-flight exercise, so long as they participate in certain types of exercise in space and receive IV fluids when they return to earth. The findings could have implications for people postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).... Read More...

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Study hints at why an aggressive form of brain cancer is hard to treat

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2019

Genetics and microenvironment influence the frequency of glioblastoma cells. Researchers provide a new blueprint for glioblastoma, integrating the malignant cell programs, cancer cell plasticity, and modulation by genetic drivers. The findings shed light on why this form of cancer is so hard to treat effectively.... Read More...

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Music may offer alternative to preoperative drug routinely used to calm nerves

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2019

Study shows listening to calming music before surgery has similar effects as midazolam in reducing anxiety before regional anesthesia is given.... Read More...

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Daily coffee does not affect cancer risk

Neuroscience NewsJuly 18, 2019

Researchers report there is no real relationship between how many cups of coffee you drink per day and an increased risk of developing any particular cancer. They also ruled out a link between coffee intake and dying from the disease. ... Read More...

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Bacterial intestinal infections may trigger Parkinson’s disease

Neuroscience NewsJuly 17, 2019

Mice infected with bacteria that cause mild intestinal infections exhibited Parkinson's like symptoms later in life. The findings provide a pathophysiological model in which intestinal infections may act as a trigger for Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Apathy: The forgotten symptom of dementia

Neuroscience NewsJuly 17, 2019

Feelings of apathy are present in almost half of all Alzheimer's patients.... Read More...

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Study pinpoints cell types affected in brains of multiple sclerosis patients

Neuroscience NewsJuly 17, 2019

Projection neurons have been implicated in the progression of multiple sclerosis. A new study reports projection neurons are damaged by immune cells. This damage could contribute to both atrophy and cognitive changes associated with the disease.... Read More...

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Hit it where it hurts: Scientists reveal how mirrors cure phantom pain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 17, 2019

Visual responsiveness in the somatosensory cortex diminishes significantly following mirror therapy for phantom limb pain. Before therapy, researchers discovered a strong, unexpected activation in the sensorimotor foot region of amputees to visually presented images of the foot. This response was no longer present following mirror therapy.... Read More...

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Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsJuly 16, 2019

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) appears to positively affect the dopaminergic system, helping to improve symptoms in those with Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Persistent HIV in central nervous system linked to cognitive impairment

Neuroscience NewsJuly 16, 2019

HIV can persist in the nervous system, even when the virus is suppressed. Even when the virus is suppressed, neurocognitive problems associated with the infection can persist.... Read More...

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Gut microbes protect against neurologic damage from viral infections

Neuroscience NewsJuly 16, 2019

A healthy and diverse microbiome is essential for quickly clearing viral infections in the nervous system to prevent risks associated with multiple sclerosis. Mice with lower gut bacteria had weaker immune responses and were unable to eliminate viruses, leading to worsening paralysis. Those treated with antibiotics before infection had fewer microglia. ... Read More...

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How mammals’ brains evolved to distinguish odors is nothing to sniff at

Math explains how the brain transitions for consciousness to subliminal perception

Study sheds light on the darker parts of our genetic heritages

Neuroscience

How mammals’ brains evolved to distinguish odors is nothing to sniff at

Math explains how the brain transitions for consciousness to subliminal perception

Study sheds light on the darker parts of our genetic heritages

Neurology

Lower childhood IQ linked to Alzheimer’s later in life

Astronauts less likely to faint on Earth if they exercise in space: Findings may help others with fainting issues

Study hints at why an aggressive form of brain cancer is hard to treat

AI

Electronic chip mimics the brain to make memories in a flash

Deep learning algorithm solves Rubik’s Cube faster than any human

Neuroscience and artificial intelligence can help improve each other

Robotics

3D printed prosthetic hand can guess how you play Rock, Paper, Scissors

Brain cells for 3D vision discovered

Psychology

Pioneering new study on dopamine and stress

Emotion-detection applications built on outdated science

Relationship between type of delivery and twins’ psychological development

Neurology

Lower childhood IQ linked to Alzheimer’s later in life

Astronauts less likely to faint on Earth if they exercise in space: Findings may help others with fainting issues

Study hints at why an aggressive form of brain cancer is hard to treat

Music may offer alternative to preoperative drug routinely used to calm nerves

Daily coffee does not affect cancer risk

Bacterial intestinal infections may trigger Parkinson’s disease

Apathy: The forgotten symptom of dementia

Study pinpoints cell types affected in brains of multiple sclerosis patients

Hit it where it hurts: Scientists reveal how mirrors cure phantom pain

Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve Parkinson’s

Persistent HIV in central nervous system linked to cognitive impairment

Gut microbes protect against neurologic damage from viral infections