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For decades those with multiple sclerosis have suggested dairy products can exacerbate the symptoms of their disease. Now researchers from the Universities of Bonn and Erlangen-Nuremberg have demonstrated exactly how this could be occurring, by finding… Continue reading Researchers demonstrate how milk can trigger MS symptoms
The ability to stimulate and or control cells in the brain could provide us with powerful new ways to understand and treat neurological disorders, and we’re starting to see some very interesting ways this might be achieved. Scientists at University Col… Continue reading Magnetic microparticles allow remote control of select brain cells
What is your pre-bedtime routine? Drink a glass of milk, clean your teeth, prepare your bed? Studies have found many animals engage in habitual behaviors before sleep, but until now researchers have not known the neurobiological mechanisms that are act… Continue reading Brain cells behind pre-sleep behaviors found, giving hope to insomniacs
A small study has built on a growing body of evidence indicating long COVID symptoms may be linked to abnormal immune system activity. The new research found unexpected markers of inflammation in the cerebrospinal fluid of several patients experiencing… Continue reading Post-COVID brain fog linked to immune abnormalities in spinal fluid
A novel study led by researchers from the University of Oxford has investigated the lingering cognitive effects of mild COVID-19 in the months following infection. The research revealed minor deficits in attention and memory can be seen for up to six m… Continue reading Oxford study detects cognitive deficits months after mild COVID
For around a decade, scientists researching Parkinson’s disease have been probing a pathway involved in the way brain cells process energy, and now a mystery around the role of a particular protein has been solved. The team has produced an unprecedented “live action” view that shows how this protein is activated, providing researchers with a blueprint for therapies that help prevent cell death associated with the condition.
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Continue reading Live view of mysterious Parkinson’s protein points to new treatments
Misfolding alpha-synuclein (αS) proteins are considered key players in the development of Parkinson’s disease, giving rise to toxic clumps called Lewy bodies that kill off important brain cells. As such, a lot of research focuses on preventing this type of protein dysfunction, and scientists at the University of Bath have now made a breakthrough with the development of a finely engineered peptide, which produced “very exciting” results in early experiments.
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Continue reading Refined peptide takes aim at root cause of Parkinson’s disease
Originally developed to relieve motor symptoms in Parkinson’s patients in the 1980s, deep brain stimulation (DBS) is beginning to show real promise in treating other neurological conditions, including severe cases of depression. The technology works by… Continue reading Bespoke brain stimulation offers tailored treatments for depression
Research tracking rates of autism over the past 20 years in England has found a striking increase in the volume of diagnoses. The study shows autism diagnoses rose by 787 percent over two decades, however, the growth is most likely due to increased rep… Continue reading Autism diagnoses jump 787 percent in two decades, new analysis finds
Do you have a brain for math? New research indicates levels of two key neurotransmitters can predict mathematics ability, suggesting brain chemistry may be playing a role in those who find math easy.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Neuroscience, … Continue reading Math ability predicted by measuring neurotransmitter levels