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·September 16, 2021·3 min read

Drug Targets for Memory Enhancement

Researchers identified specific receptors for acetylcholine that reroute information flow through memory circuits in the hippocampus. The findings could have implications for the development of drugs to help enhance or protect memory from diseases associated with cognitive decline.

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·September 16, 2021·4 min read

True Behavior of Dopamine Will Reshape How We Treat Psychiatric Diseases and Addiction

A new study finds dopamine increases responses to stressful stimuli, not just pleasurable ones. The findings could have implications for the treatment of mental health disorders and addiction.

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·September 16, 2021·2 min read

New Gene Therapy Pathway Could Protect Us From Cancer and Dementia

A newly identified gene therapy pathway has the potential to protect us against dementia and cancer, researchers report.

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·September 15, 2021·3 min read

Stem Cells Model Genetic Risk for Developing Alzheimer’s Disease

Stem cell study reveals astrocytes carrying the Alzheimer's associated APOE4 gene release more cholesterol than those carrying the APOE3 gene. Findings shed light on how different versions of the APOE gene in astrocytes influence amyloid-beta production and how the oversupply of cholesterol associated with APOE4 astrocytes may promote amyloid-beta formation in Alzheimer's patients.

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·September 14, 2021·3 min read

Protein From the Liver May Cause Alzheimer’s Disease in the Brain

Amyloid-beta proteins created in the liver are carried in the blood by lipoproteins to the brain. This results in neurodegeneration, brain atrophy, and inflammation, which are common features of Alzheimer's disease.

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·September 13, 2021·6 min read

What Was Really the Secret Behind Van Gogh’s Success?

A new deep learning algorithm identified key features underlying success in the art world. Researchers report a link between exploration and exploitation was associated with artistic success.

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·September 13, 2021·5 min read

Study Finds Evidence of Possible Link Between Herpes Simplex and Neurogenerative Diseases

Researchers discovered mutations of the OPTN gene resulted in increased herpesvirus 1 growth in the brains of mice, leading to the death of local neurons. This resulted in accelerated neurodegeneration. OPTN deficiency was also associated with impairments in immune response. While these findings are specific to the HSV-1 virus, researchers believe the findings may apply to up to eight herpesvirus infections.

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·September 10, 2021·5 min read

Regular Exercise May Lower Risk of Developing Anxiety by Almost 60%

Those who exercise regularly may lower their risk of developing anxiety by 60%, researchers report.

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·September 9, 2021·4 min read

Socializing May Improve Older Adults’ Cognitive Function in Daily Life

Older adults who frequently connect with friends and others in social situations perform better on cognitive function tests than those who are not so social.

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·September 8, 2021·5 min read

Aging: It’s More Complicated Than We Thought

A new study on aging reveals a surprising discovery about the connection between protein shape and mitochondrial health.

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·September 7, 2021·2 min read

New Open Access Resource Counters Misinformation on Genomics of Human Behavior

A new, open access repository incorporates frequently asked questions and answers by genomics researchers to provide a better general understanding of what their studies do, and do not show.

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·September 6, 2021·4 min read

Significant Proportion of People With Parkinson’s Disease Struggle With Instruction-Based Learning

Study reports a significant number of people with Parkinson's disease have precise deficits when learning from instructions. Researchers say the problems are associated with differences in brain function.

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