All posts tagged "Brain"
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491ScienceTumor-secreted protein may hold the key to better treatments for deadly brain tumor
A study co-led by UCLA scientists has found targeting a protein called endocan and its related signaling pathway could be a promising...
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Researchers unravel a novel mechanism regulating gene expression in the brain that could guide solutions to circadian and other disorders
A collaborative effort between Mount Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has shed valuable light on how monoamine neurotransmitters such as...
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Study challenges traditional risk factors for brain health in the oldest-old
A study led by the University of California, Irvine has found cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, which are...
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These 11 genes may help us better understand forever chemicals’ effects on the brain
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) earn their “forever chemical” moniker by persisting in water, soil and even the human brain. This...
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Aging ‘hotspot’ found in brain, researchers say: ‘Major changes’
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Mixed signals: How the brain interprets social cues
Imagine you’re at a dinner party, but you can’t smell the food cooking or hear the dinner bell. Sounds like a dream,...
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Brain study challenges long-held views about Parkinson’s movement disorders
University of Arizona researchers have revealed new insights into one of the most common complications faced by Parkinson’s disease patients: uncontrollable movements...
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Mapping How Aging Affects Different Brain Cells
Summary: New research shows that not all brain cells age equally, with certain cells, such as those in the hypothalamus, experiencing more...
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43Health
How to eat for better brain health
Once upon a time, it was commonly believed that the brain was in control. The commander of our body, it was widely...
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Does substance use change the brain’s structure, or does brain structure predispose some to substance use?
Regional Cortical Volume and Thickness Associations With Early Substance Use Initiation in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study. Credit: JAMA Network...
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‘Smooth brain’ disorders may share a common cause — and potential treatment
Lissencephaly is a spectrum of rare, genetic disorders in which the brain fails to develop its hallmark folds. The disorders are often...
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Newborn brain circuit stabilizes gaze
An ancient brain circuit, which enables the eyes to reflexively rotate up as the body tilts down, tunes itself early in life...
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Gene expression in the human brain: cell types become more specialized, not just more numerous
Our brain is arguably the organ that most distinguishes humans from other primates. Its exceptional size, complexity and capabilities far exceed those...
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Boffins ponder meager brain data rate of 10 bits per second • The Register
Caltech researchers have estimated the speed of human thought to be a mere 10 bits per second, a data rate so leisurely...
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Key players in brain aging: New research identifies age-related damage on a cellular level
Scientists at the Allen Institute have identified specific cell types in the brain of mice that undergo major changes as they age,...
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Poor vascular health accelerates brain aging
Using an AI tool, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have analysed brain images from 70-year-olds and estimated their brains’ biological age. They found...
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Brain map clarifies neuronal connectivity behind motor function
Signals relayed to motor neurons from the brain enable muscle movement, but these signals typically pass through spinal interneurons before they reach...
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When does your brain think something is worth the wait?
Whether it’s braving the long line at a trendy new restaurant or hanging on just a few minutes longer to see if...
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Brain structure differences are associated with early use of substances among adolescents
A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has identified distinct differences in the brain structures...
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