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Depressed? Anxious? Air pollution may be a factor

In the 1990s, residents of Mexico City noticed their dogs acting strangely — some didn't recognize their owners, and the animals' sleep patterns had changed.

25 Apr 2023

Is there an association between the consumption of ultra-processed food and adverse microbiota-gut-brain axis implications?

Researchers reviewed the impact of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on the microbiota-gut-brain axis.

25 Apr 2023

Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons promotes the progression of Alzheimer's disease

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are typical organic compounds found in cigarette smoke and vehicle exhaust. In addition, PAHs are produced from incomplete combustion of organic material and cooking.

24 Apr 2023

Targeting antiviral pathway may offer a new approach to fight Alzheimer's, frontotemporal dementia

Targeting part of an antiviral pathway triggered by the accumulation of a key pathogen shared in Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia may one day offer a new therapeutic approach to deterring or delaying cognitive decline, according to preclinical research led by Weill Cornell Medicine scientists.

24 Apr 2023

Repair crews may move in to help fix the oxidative damage in protein factories

In a discovery fundamental to the inner workings of cells, scientists have discovered that if oxidative stress damages protein factories called ribosomes, repair crews may move in to help fix the damage so work can quickly resume.

24 Apr 2023

Effectiveness of a minimally invasive approach to limit vision, hearing loss in patients after neurosurgery

Brain tumors located in regions that control speech, vision and motor function present additional challenges to neurosurgeons, as damaging the surrounding tissue can cause severe loss of those abilities.

24 Apr 2023

New injectable cell therapy shows promise for treating osteoarthritis

Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) scientists have created a promising injectable cell therapy to treat osteoarthritis that both reduces inflammation and also regenerates articular cartilage.

21 Apr 2023

Research reveals a more effective treatment for multiple sclerosis patients

Degeneration of myelin, an insulating sheath required for rapid communication between nerve cells, and neuroinflammation are notable hallmarks of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and related neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease or Huntington's disease that affect roughly 2.8 million people in the world.

21 Apr 2023

An extra gene causes excessive inhibitory connections in the neocortex of Down syndrome mouse models

An extra copy of a gene that controls synapse formation in the cortex causes excessive inhibitory signaling and may contribute to Down syndrome, according to a new study publishing April 20th in the open access journal PLOS Biology by Bing Ye of the University of Michigan, US, and colleagues.

21 Apr 2023

Brain's glucose metabolism: Key to unlocking new therapies for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

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20 Apr 2023

Ear-EEG device aims to detect Alzheimer's and Parkinson's years before symptoms appear

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20 Apr 2023

Study hints at the potential of sleep pills to slow or stop Alzheimer's disease progression

Sleep disturbances can be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. Many people eventually diagnosed with Alzheimer's start experiencing difficulty falling and staying asleep years before cognitive problems such as memory loss and confusion emerge.

20 Apr 2023

Study links astrocytic TDP-43 dysfunction to cognitive decline in dementia: Unlocking potential therapeutic strategies

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20 Apr 2023

Using engineered stem cells to treat ALS and retinitis pigmentosa

Cedars-Sinai investigators are developing a novel way to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and retinitis pigmentosa using engineered stem cells that may eventually lead to personalized treatments.

20 Apr 2023

Researchers compare the action of natural and therapeutic opioids

The human body naturally produces opioid-like substances, such as endorphins, which block the perception of pain and increase the feeling of well-being.

19 Apr 2023

Regular walnut consumption aids in cognitive development and psychological maturation of adolescents

Eating walnuts on a regular basis could benefit the cognitive development of adolescents and contribute to their psychological maturation.

19 Apr 2023

Research shows how exercise helps improve brain health

Physical activity is frequently cited as a means of improving physical and mental health. Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology have shown that it may also improve brain health more directly.

19 Apr 2023

Mouse studies can help find better therapeutic targets for people with PCOS

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, can cause a range of symptoms, including disrupted menstrual cycles, abdominal obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes.

18 Apr 2023

IOB researchers identify an active multi-layer embryonic brain circuit

Using a new approach for studying live embryonic mouse brains at single-cell resolution, researchers have identified an active multi-layer circuit that forms in the cortex during an unexpectedly early stage of development. Perturbing the circuit genetically led to changes similar to those seen in the brains of people with autism. The findings are reported today in Cell by a team based at the Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel.

18 Apr 2023

Study finds sugary beverages increase dementia risk, while natural juices may help prevent it

Sugary beverages were associated with a higher risk of dementia, whereas moderate intake of natural juices was associated with a lower dementia risk.

17 Apr 2023

Neurons News and Research

Depressed? Anxious? Air pollution may be a factor

Is there an association between the consumption of ultra-processed food and adverse microbiota-gut-brain axis implications?

Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons promotes the progression of Alzheimer's disease

Targeting antiviral pathway may offer a new approach to fight Alzheimer's, frontotemporal dementia

Repair crews may move in to help fix the oxidative damage in protein factories

Effectiveness of a minimally invasive approach to limit vision, hearing loss in patients after neurosurgery

New injectable cell therapy shows promise for treating osteoarthritis

Research reveals a more effective treatment for multiple sclerosis patients

An extra gene causes excessive inhibitory connections in the neocortex of Down syndrome mouse models

Brain's glucose metabolism: Key to unlocking new therapies for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Ear-EEG device aims to detect Alzheimer's and Parkinson's years before symptoms appear

Study hints at the potential of sleep pills to slow or stop Alzheimer's disease progression

Study links astrocytic TDP-43 dysfunction to cognitive decline in dementia: Unlocking potential therapeutic strategies

Using engineered stem cells to treat ALS and retinitis pigmentosa

Researchers compare the action of natural and therapeutic opioids

Regular walnut consumption aids in cognitive development and psychological maturation of adolescents

Research shows how exercise helps improve brain health

Mouse studies can help find better therapeutic targets for people with PCOS

IOB researchers identify an active multi-layer embryonic brain circuit

Study finds sugary beverages increase dementia risk, while natural juices may help prevent it

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