Brain Health
Brain Mapping Method Shows Major Flaws in Identifying Disease Networks
Popular brain imaging technique produces nearly identical results across different conditions, questioning its validity.
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Brain Study Reveals How Prefrontal Cortex Organization Affects Cognitive Function
New brain mapping technique shows connectivity patterns, not anatomy, determine cognitive abilities in the prefrontal cortex.
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Brain Barrier Immune Cells Reveal New Targets for Neuroinflammation Treatment
Scientists discover three distinct immune cell types guarding the brain's choroid plexus, opening new therapeutic pathways.
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Brain Networks Coordinate Complex Motor Skills Through Specialized Neural Circuits
New research reveals how brain regions communicate to coordinate skilled movements like reaching and drinking in mice.
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Brain Calcium Spikes Can Reverse Neural Signal Direction in Groundbreaking Discovery
New research reveals calcium spikes in neurons can completely flip signal transmission, potentially revolutionizing brain health treatments.
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Satellite Brain Cells Act as Fuel Stations for Neurons
New research reveals how specialized brain cells provide essential energy support to neurons, potentially impacting brain aging.
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Lab-Grown Brain Organoids Reveal How Human Brain Growth Varies Between Individuals
Scientists use brain organoids to capture individual differences in brain development, offering new insights into neurological health.
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Brain Stimulation Technique Dramatically Improves Stroke Recovery in Primate Study
Bilateral theta burst stimulation enhanced neural repair and restored function after stroke in non-human primates through multiple mechanisms.
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Antidepressants Slow Disease Progression and Reduce Death Risk in Huntington's Disease
Large study finds antidepressants significantly slow neurodegeneration and cut mortality risk by 62% in Huntington's patients with depression.
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Breakthrough Treatment Saves Newborn with Rare Genetic Mitochondrial Disease
Simple compound successfully treats life-threatening COQ2 deficiency in newborn, offering hope for rare mitochondrial disorders.
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APOE2 Gene Variant Shows Unexpected Brain Vessel Disease Pattern in Alzheimer's Study
Large study reveals surprising protective gene variant may increase brain blood vessel damage under specific conditions.
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Ultrasound Gene Therapy Extends Lifespan in Fatal Brain Disease Model
Researchers combined ultrasound with gene therapy to treat Leigh syndrome, significantly extending survival in mouse models.
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