Neurology

CNTN4 Protein’s Role in Autism and Alzheimer’s Unveiled

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals the crucial role of the protein Contactin-4 (CNTN4) in neuron development, impacting both neurodevelopmental disorders and Alzheimer’s ...

Exercise Can Slow Brain Aging Cognitive Decline

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study shows that exercise can reverse aging effects in the brain. Researchers found that physical activity alters gene expression ...

Resilience to Dementia: Having Alzheimer’s Pathology with No Symptoms

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study found that some individuals show no Alzheimer’s symptoms despite having the disease’s brain processes. This “resilient” group has ...

tRNA Fragments Linked to Alzheimer’s

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study identifies a crucial factor in brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease—the accumulation of Glu-5’tsRNA-CTC in neuron mitochondria. This small ...

Wrap Around Spinal Cord Device May Transform Injury Treatment

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers developed a groundbreaking electronic device that wraps around the spinal cord, offering a new method for treating spinal injuries without ...

A New Era in Neuroscience with Generative AI

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers developed a groundbreaking model called Brain Language Model (BrainLM) using generative artificial intelligence to map brain activity and its implications ...

Breakthrough in Immunotherapy for Brain Cancer

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers unveiled a new combination immunotherapy that significantly boosts the immune response in patients with malignant gliomas. By integrating a personalized ...

Puberty Growth Spurts Linked to Adult Health Risks

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers uncovered a genetic link between rapid height growth during puberty and increased health risks in adulthood, such as atrial fibrillation, ...

Addiction Medication Offers New Hope for Long COVID Patients

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers identified a potential treatment for long COVID by restoring the function of ion channels in immune cells using low-dose Naltrexone. ...

How the Flu Virus Invades the Brain

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers uncovered how the influenza virus may infiltrate the brain, leading to a serious condition known as influenza-associated encephalopathy (IAE). The ...