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A replacement for exercise?

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 13, 2020

Sestrin, a naturally occurring compound, mimics many of the effects of exercise in mouse and fly models. The findings could help with the development of medications to help combat muscle wasting associated with aging and neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Neurons’ energy organelle protected from damage linked to ALS & Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2020

Researchers have identified a set of drug-like compounds, including a common ingredient in throat lozenges, that can help protect mitochondria from the stresses associated with neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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How do fruit flies see in color?

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2020

Researchers have identified a circuit in the brains of fruit flies, which enables them to see in color. The network is similar to that which allows human color vision. The findings could help in the development of AI technologies.... Read More...

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Hikikomori: New definition helps identify, treat extreme social isolation

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2020

Hikikomori, the condition of extreme social isolation, is more ubiquitous than previously believed. Researchers say modern tools to help improve interpersonal communication may have the opposite effect.... Read More...

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Peering into the genome of brain tumor

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2020

A new convolutional neural network that utilizes MRI brain scans can forecast genetic mutations in glioma brain tumors.... Read More...

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Are your children sleeping enough? New blood test might hold the answer

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2020

Examining microRNA from a simple blood test can help determine whether your child is getting enough sleep.... Read More...

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Prenatal Exposure to Flame Retardants Linked to Reading Problems

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 11, 2020

Children whose mothers were exposed to PBDE flame retardants while pregnancy had less efficient reading networks, and increased risk of developing reading disorders.... Read More...

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Long-term medication for schizophrenia is safe

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2020

Long-term antipsychotic use does not increase the risk of physical morbidity leading to hospitalization.... Read More...

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Antibiotics could be promising treatment for form of dementia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2020

Gentamicin and G418, two aminoglycoside antibiotics, were effective at correcting genetic mutations associated with a specific form of frontotemporal dementia. The findings are promising for the treatment of frontotemporal dementia.... Read More...

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Virtual reality is not suited to visual memory

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2020

Study reports virtual reality may interfere with visual memory.... Read More...

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Rejuvenating the brain: More stem cells improve learning and memory of old mice

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2020

Critical aspects of hippocampal function can be reversed in old age, or compensated for throughout life, with the help of neural stem cells.... Read More...

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Lifestyle choices could slow familial frontotemporal dementia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2020

Those with a genetic predisposition to frontotemporal dementia (FTD) can become resilient to the neurodegenerative disease by remaining physically and mentally active.... Read More...

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