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Researchers Unlock Secrets of Aging and Spatial Memory Decline
One of the first cognitive abilities to decline with age is our spatial memory, the mental map that helps us remember where we left our keys or parked our car. Scientists at Stanford Medicine, in collaboration with the University of California, San Francisco, have discovered new insights into why this happens, comparing brain activity across…
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Scientists Discover New Antibiotic for IBD — and Use AI to Predict Its Effectiveness
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at McMaster University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have unveiled a novel antibiotic, enterololin, that targets inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn’s disease. Even more astonishing, they utilized a machine learning model to predict how the drug works, a pioneering achievement in the realm of artificial intelligence and medicine.…
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New Wearable Patch Reduces Alcohol and Drug Cravings, Study Finds
A new study led by Mass General Brigham researchers has unveiled a promising non-drug solution for managing substance use disorders (SUD). The research, published in JAMA Psychiatry, highlights the effectiveness of a wearable device that employs heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback to mitigate stress, reduce cravings, and ultimately lower the risk of relapse in individuals…
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New Study Reveals Parkinson’s Disease ‘Trigger’ in Human Brain Tissue
In a pioneering breakthrough, scientists have directly visualized and quantified the protein clusters believed to initiate Parkinson’s disease, offering hope for new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to the world’s fastest-growing neurological disorder. These microscopic protein clusters, known as alpha-synuclein oligomers, have long been suspected of causing Parkinson’s disease but had eluded direct observation in human…
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CU Anschutz Uncovers New Treatment Method for Alcohol Use Disorder
In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine have identified a new approach to treating alcohol use disorder (AUD). The innovative method could revolutionize how AUD is managed, offering new hope to millions struggling with addiction. Currently, AUD treatments function primarily in two ways: by reducing the euphoria associated…
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Breakthrough Research: Altering One Brain Area Could Alleviate Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
By focusing on a specific region of the brain, scientists at Washington State University (WSU) have identified a groundbreaking approach to alleviating the severe symptoms of alcohol withdrawal that often drive sufferers back to drinking. Their study, recently published in the journal Neuropharmacology, highlights the cerebellum — a brain region traditionally associated with motor control…
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Retraining After Exercise Break Boosts Muscle Growth, New Study Finds
For those who’ve found themselves faltering from their regular gym routines, a new study offers promising news: taking a break might not be as detrimental to muscle growth as previously thought. Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign discovered that mice which resumed exercise after a hiatus experienced even greater muscle gains than during their…
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Innovative mRNA Vaccine Shows Promise in Preventing Food and Seasonal Allergies
A pioneering mRNA vaccine has successfully prevented dangerous allergic reactions and life-threatening inflammation in mice, a breakthrough that could revolutionize the treatment of food and seasonal allergies. The research, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, was conducted by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s. “This is a…
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New Study Reveals How the Brain Prioritizes Visual Attention
How does our brain prioritize what we see? A recent study led by researchers at the University of California, Davis, has provided fresh insight into how the brain coordinates visual attention. The findings, published in The Journal of Neuroscience, help us understand that our brains initially focus on broad features before narrowing in on specific…
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New Study of Young Athletes Finds Early Signs of Brain Damage
A new study led by researchers from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine has revealed that young athletes may exhibit early signs of neurodegeneration before the onset of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The study, published in the journal Nature, examined frozen human brain tissue from 28 men aged 25 to 51, categorizing them…
