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Women better protected against early neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease, study reveals
A large international study involving nearly 700 participants reveals that women with a precursor condition to Parkinson's disease show significantly less brain atrophy—decreased cortical thickness in the brain—than men, ...
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New insights into SETBP1 variants reveal mechanisms behind neurodevelopmental disorders
An international research team led by Maggie Wong at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics (MPI) has discovered that SETBP1 missense variants outside the canonical degron region can disrupt DNA binding, transcriptional ...
14 hours ago
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Smoking both cannabis and tobacco may alter brain's 'bliss molecule,' study finds
People who use both cannabis and tobacco show distinct brain changes compared to those who use cannabis alone, according to a new study led by McGill University researchers at the Douglas Research Center.
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Optical device distinguishes blood flow signals from the brain and scalp
Measuring blood flow in the brain is critical for responding to a range of neurological problems, including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and vascular dementia. But existing techniques, including magnetic resonance ...
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Botox-like substance brings relief to Ukrainian war amputees
Botulinum toxin injections provide greater short-term relief for phantom limb pain than standard medical and surgical care among Ukrainian war amputees, reports a new study led by Northwestern Medicine and Ukrainian physicians.
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Infant brain patterns linked to future reading issues
Delays in language and reading development are common, and learning disorders such as dyslexia can significantly affect a child's educational path and later opportunities. The earlier support is given, the easier it is for ...
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Acoustic neuromodulation, customized to each person's brainwave patterns, may improve well-being
A new study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, published online in Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health, reveals that use of a brief, noninvasive intervention offers meaningful relief for health ...
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Astronauts can get motion sick while splashing back down to Earth. VR headsets could help them stay sharp
When learning about the effects of spaceflight on human health, you typically will hear about the dangers of radiation, bone density loss and changes in eyesight. While these long-term risks are important, a less frequently ...
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Does the full moon make us sleepless? A neurologist explains the science behind sleep, mood and lunar myths
Have you ever tossed and turned under a full moon and wondered if its glow was keeping you awake? For generations, people have believed that the moon has the power to stir up sleepless nights and strange behavior—even madness ...
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Study unveils mechanisms driving axonal accumulation of TDP-43 and associated nerve damage in ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive muscle wasting and limb paralysis. This neurodegenerative condition results from the gradual destruction of motor neurons, the ...
Study reveals Parkinson's protein clumps rob brain cells of vital energy
A new study led by Rice University's Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede has revealed that protein clumps, or plaques that clog the brain, associated with Parkinson's disease are not merely waste; they can actively drain energy from ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Brainwave study sheds light on cause of 'hearing voices'
A new study led by psychologists from UNSW Sydney has provided the strongest evidence yet that auditory verbal hallucinations—or hearing voices—in schizophrenia may stem from a disruption in the brain's ability to recognize ...
Oct 21, 2025
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How menopause restructures a woman's brain
Many women during menopause complain about brain fog, which includes symptoms like forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, and mental fatigue, often due to fluctuating hormone levels. A literature review was conducted to examine ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Understanding how menopause symptoms can complicate treatment of traumatic brain injuries
Despite growing recognition of sex differences in traumatic brain injury (TBI) outcomes, the interaction between hormone transitions–particularly menopause–and brain injury remains significantly underexplored in both ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Stimulating the senses soothes the mind, research confirms
While the expression "touch grass" is most often used as a meme to teasingly tell fellow internet users to log off and venture outside, there is research-backed evidence that reconnecting with sensory experiences only found ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Grid cells create multiple local maps rather than single global system for spatial navigation, study finds
Grid cells are a class of specialized neurons in a brain region called the entorhinal cortex, which is known to support spatial navigation and some memory processes. Past neuroscience studies have found that as humans and ...
Biological mechanism the boosts myelin production in the brain could aid treatments for neurological disorders
Researchers from Tel Aviv University have discovered a new biological mechanism that enhances the production of myelin—a substance essential for proper brain function and nerve communication.
Oct 20, 2025
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Towards prostheses controlled by the power of thought: Virtual tasks reveal how the brain recalibrates movements
Researchers at the German Primate Center (DPZ)—Leibniz Institute for Primate Research in Göttingen have discovered that the brain reorganizes itself extensively across several brain regions when it learns to perform movements ...
Oct 20, 2025
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New study maps how we simultaneously process different words
Trains move through the world's subway stations in a consistent pattern: arriving, stopping, and moving to the next stop—and repeated by other trains throughout the day. A new study by a team of New York University psychology ...
Oct 20, 2025
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Like radar, a brain wave sweeps a cortical region to read out information held in working memory
Imagine you are a security guard in one of those casino heist movies where your ability to recognize an emerging crime will depend on whether you notice a subtle change on one of the many security monitors arrayed on your ...
Oct 20, 2025
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How multiple sclerosis harms a brain long before symptoms appear
By the time patients start seeking care for multiple sclerosis (MS), the disease has already been damaging their brains for years. But until recently, scientists didn't understand which brain cells were being targeted or ...
Oct 20, 2025
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Personalized brain stimulation offers new hope for people with hard-to-treat epilepsy
Doctors and researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC have developed a new treatment for epilepsy patients who don't respond to medication and aren't candidates for surgery. Their approach, published in Nature ...
Oct 20, 2025
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Eat, explore, rest: Leptin-sensing brain circuit helps overcome anxiety to meet vital needs
How do mammals manage to eat in situations that cause anxiety, step into exposed spaces, or slow down when anxiety drives them to keep moving? A new study pinpoints a leptin-sensitive circuit in the lateral hypothalamus that ...
Oct 20, 2025
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Do animals fall for optical illusions? What fish and birds can teach us about perception
Have you ever looked at two circles of exactly the same size and sworn one was larger? If so, your eyes have been tricked by the Ebbinghaus illusion, a classic example of how context can shape what we see. Place a circle ...
Oct 20, 2025
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Minimally invasive surgery may improve outcomes in severe stroke
Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery may be an effective and safe treatment for patients with intracerebral hemorrhage, the most severe type of stroke, according to results from a recent clinical trial published in JAMA ...
Oct 20, 2025
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