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– These articles focus mainly on neurology research.
– What is neurology?
– Definition of neurology: a science involved in the study of the nervous systems, especially of the diseases and disorders affecting them.
– Neurology research can include information involving brain research, neurological disorders, medicine, brain cancer, peripheral nervous systems, central nervous systems, nerve damage, brain tumors, seizures, neurosurgery, electrophysiology, BMI, brain injuries, paralysis and spinal cord treatments.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 15, 2024·5 min read

Antiseizure Drugs in Pregnancy Linked to Neurodevelopmental Risks

Research suggests that certain antiseizure medications taken during pregnancy may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental conditions in children. Drugs like valproate, topiramate, and carbamazepine were associated with specific risks, including autism and intellectual disability, while lamotrigine was found to pose little to no additional risk.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 13, 2024·5 min read

Study Revolutionize Restless Legs Syndrome Treatment

Researchers released new clinical guidelines for treating restless legs syndrome (RLS), emphasizing patient-centered care and evidence-based updates. Iron supplementation is now a key recommendation, addressing low brain iron as a cause of RLS. Dopamine agonists like pramipexole and ropinirole are de-emphasized due to risks of worsening symptoms, while newer treatments such as alpha-2-delta ligands, nerve stimulation, and low-dose opioids gain conditional or strong recommendations.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·November 13, 2024·7 min read

Huntington’s Gene Enhances Early Brain Growth and Intelligence

A study reveals that the genetic mutation causing Huntington’s disease (HD) enhances brain development and intelligence in early life, but leads to degeneration in adulthood. Children with the HD gene exhibit larger brains and higher IQs than those without the mutation.

Featured Neuroscience Pain Psychology

·November 13, 2024·4 min read

Are Emotional Sounds Universal Across Languages?

A new study examined vocal expressions of emotion across 131 languages, exploring similarities in emotional interjections and comparing them to non-linguistic sounds like cries and laughter. The research aimed to understand whether shared vocal patterns exist globally and if these patterns relate to our evolutionary roots in vocal communication. The team found that vocal expressions of pain, like "Ouch!", showed consistent vowel forms across languages, while disgust and joy did not.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·November 13, 2024·6 min read

Parkinson’s Progression Linked to New Protein Pathway

Researchers have identified a protein, TMEM16F, that appears to aid the spread of Parkinson’s pathology in the brain. They found that a mutation in this protein promotes the secretion of a harmful form of α-synuclein, which moves through nerve cells, forming toxic Lewy bodies.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 12, 2024·5 min read

CAR T-Cell Therapy Recruits Brain’s Defenses Against Glioblastoma

Researchers have developed an innovative CAR T-cell therapy to combat glioblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor in adults. This approach not only attacks tumor cells directly but also reprograms the tumor's microenvironment, enabling immune cells to fight the cancer rather than protect it.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 12, 2024·5 min read

Frailty Boosts Dementia Risk

Frailty is a strong predictor of dementia risk, with risk increasing by 40% with each 4-5 additional age-related health conditions. This connection between frailty and dementia suggests that frailty may not simply result from undetected dementia but actively contributes to its onset.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 11, 2024·6 min read

Fluctuating Cholesterol Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

Older adults with significant fluctuations in cholesterol levels are at increased risk for dementia and cognitive decline, even without medication changes. Researchers studied nearly 10,000 older adults, tracking their cholesterol levels and cognitive function over six years. High variability in total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol was associated with a 60% increase in dementia and 23% increase in cognitive decline.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·November 11, 2024·4 min read

Targeting Enzyme TYK2 Could Reduce Tau in Alzheimer’s Disease

Scientists have discovered that the enzyme TYK2 modifies tau proteins, leading to their accumulation in the brain—a key feature of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. By reducing TYK2 activity in animal models, researchers found tau buildup was decreased, suggesting TYK2 inhibitors could be a potential therapeutic pathway.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 9, 2024·6 min read

AI Tool Reveals Long COVID May Affect 23% of People

A new AI tool identified long COVID in 22.8% of patients, a much higher rate than previously diagnosed. By analyzing extensive health records from nearly 300,000 patients, the algorithm identifies long COVID by distinguishing symptoms linked specifically to SARS-CoV-2 infection rather than pre-existing conditions. This AI approach, known as "precision phenotyping," helps clinicians differentiate long COVID symptoms from other health issues and may improve diagnostic accuracy by about 3%.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 8, 2024·6 min read

Pathway Identified for Early Intervention in ALS Progression

Researchers have uncovered a mechanism that may trigger ALS’s earliest stages, identifying proteins that mislocalize, causing neuron degeneration. By targeting the RNA-binding protein SmD1, scientists were able to prevent key ALS proteins from leaving their protective cellular zones, preserving neuron function. The findings may lead to ALS therapies capable of halting progression before significant neurodegeneration occurs, offering potential new strategies against the disease.

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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 7, 2024·4 min read

Novel Vaccine Targets Deadly Brain Tumors with Precision

A novel vaccine can mobilize the immune system to precisely target and attack cancerous brain tumors, specifically gliomas, one of the deadliest brain tumor types. This groundbreaking work demonstrates that the body’s immune system can be directed to target proteins with cancer-driving mutations in tumors, marking a significant advance in immunotherapy.

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Neurology

Antiseizure Drugs in Pregnancy Linked to Neurodevelopmental Risks

Study Revolutionize Restless Legs Syndrome Treatment

Huntington’s Gene Enhances Early Brain Growth and Intelligence

Are Emotional Sounds Universal Across Languages?

Parkinson’s Progression Linked to New Protein Pathway

CAR T-Cell Therapy Recruits Brain’s Defenses Against Glioblastoma

Frailty Boosts Dementia Risk

Fluctuating Cholesterol Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

Targeting Enzyme TYK2 Could Reduce Tau in Alzheimer’s Disease

AI Tool Reveals Long COVID May Affect 23% of People

Pathway Identified for Early Intervention in ALS Progression

Novel Vaccine Targets Deadly Brain Tumors with Precision

Moms’ Baby Talk Boosts Infant Oxytocin

Dopamine and Serotonin Work in Opposition for Effective Learning

Can Cannabis Help ADHD?

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