Top 5 Neuroscience News Stories of the Week

Top 5 Neuroscience News Stories of the Week

By Neuroscience News

5 - Study Reveals How Botox Breaches Brain Cells

5 - Study Reveals How Botox Breaches Brain Cells

Scientists discovered that Botox uses a trio of receptors to sneak into neurons' synaptic vesicles, thereby disrupting nerve-to-muscle communication and leading to paralysis.

4 - Alzheimer’s Pathology Found in Superagers With Superior Cognition

4 - Alzheimer’s Pathology Found in Superagers With Superior Cognition

An intriguing new study revealed that 'superagers' – people in their 90s possessing superior cognitive skills – exhibit similar levels of brain pathology as Alzheimer's patients.

3 - Unexpected Genetic Influence of Fathers in Autism

3 - Unexpected Genetic Influence of Fathers in Autism

The research suggests that siblings with ASD may share more of their father’s genetic contribution than previously believed.

2 - Shared Genetics for Cannabis Use and Psychiatric Disorders

2 - Shared Genetics for Cannabis Use and Psychiatric Disorders

Researchers shed light on the shared genetic links between cannabis use and psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

1 - Reduced Oxygen Intake Linked to Extended Lifespan

1 - Reduced Oxygen Intake Linked to Extended Lifespan

The research found that mice living in an oxygen-restricted environment lived about 50% longer and exhibited delayed onset of aging-associated neurological deficits.

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