Q&A: How to jump-start new psychiatric and neurological drug development

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPsychiatric and neurological disorders are widespread, yet the pace of drug development for these conditions lags

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Q&A: How to jump-start new psychiatric and neurological drug development

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPsychiatric and neurological disorders are widespread, yet the pace of drug development for these conditions lags

Updated on:December 28,2023 6

Research suggests statins may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainStatins could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, at least for some patients. This is the result of a new study led by Karolinska Ins

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Research suggests statins may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainStatins could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, at least for some patients. This is the result of a new study led by Karolinska Ins

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Researchers find about a quarter of mitochondrial disease patients suffer from malnutrition

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaA BMI classification. Most subjects had appropriate BMI; 3/22 (13.6%) adults and 12/38 (31.6%) children were underweight. B Patient-reported gastrointest

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Researchers find about a quarter of mitochondrial disease patients suffer from malnutrition

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaA BMI classification. Most subjects had appropriate BMI; 3/22 (13.6%) adults and 12/38 (31.6%) children were underweight. B Patient-reported gastrointest

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A step-by-step approach for testing pesticides for their possible role in Parkinson's disease

byNetherlands Institute for NeuroscienceThere are four tiers of screening, including in silico, in vitro, in vivo (Caenorhabditis elegans, Drosophila melanogaster, and Zebrafish), and more compl

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A step-by-step approach for testing pesticides for their possible role in Parkinson's disease

byNetherlands Institute for NeuroscienceThere are four tiers of screening, including in silico, in vitro, in vivo (Caenorhabditis elegans, Drosophila melanogaster, and Zebrafish), and more compl

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Alzheimer's discovery reveals dire effect of toxic tau protein

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaTau proteins are prime suspects in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders. New UVA research could open doors to future treatments. Credit: Emily F

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Alzheimer's discovery reveals dire effect of toxic tau protein

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaTau proteins are prime suspects in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders. New UVA research could open doors to future treatments. Credit: Emily F

Updated on:December 28,2023 17

Weight loss through slimming found to significantly alter microbiome and brain activity

byFrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWorldwide, more than one billion people are obese. Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers. But permanently lo

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Weight loss through slimming found to significantly alter microbiome and brain activity

byFrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWorldwide, more than one billion people are obese. Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers. But permanently lo

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Evidence early, but emerging, that gamma rhythm stimulation can treat neurological disorders

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA surprising MITstudypublished inNatureat the end of 2016 helped to spur interest in the possibility that

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Evidence early, but emerging, that gamma rhythm stimulation can treat neurological disorders

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA surprising MITstudypublished inNatureat the end of 2016 helped to spur interest in the possibility that

Updated on:December 28,2023 9

Vertigo: A common symptom with many different causes

by Robert PreidtThe first step in treating vertigo is understanding its cause. Many conditions can trigger vertigo an expert says.Middle ear fluid, dislodged crystals in the inner ear, Meniere's d

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Vertigo: A common symptom with many different causes

by Robert PreidtThe first step in treating vertigo is understanding its cause. Many conditions can trigger vertigo an expert says.Middle ear fluid, dislodged crystals in the inner ear, Meniere's d

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Enjoying light exercise in rhythm can promote the effects of exercise on the brain's prefrontal cortex function

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Human Brain ProjectListening to rhythmic music, particularly music with a pronounced groove, elicits a heightened sense of excitement, prompting individuals to mov

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Enjoying light exercise in rhythm can promote the effects of exercise on the brain's prefrontal cortex function

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Human Brain ProjectListening to rhythmic music, particularly music with a pronounced groove, elicits a heightened sense of excitement, prompting individuals to mov

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Structures of Parkinson's disease-linked proteins offer a framework for understanding how they work together

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have revealed the complex structure of two Parkinson's di

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Structures of Parkinson's disease-linked proteins offer a framework for understanding how they work together

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have revealed the complex structure of two Parkinson's di

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Midlife blood test may predict cognitive decline, Alzheimer's in later life

by Kim North Shine,University of MichiganCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsResearchers from the University of Michigan have connected two blood biomarkers to changes in cognitive function in

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Midlife blood test may predict cognitive decline, Alzheimer's in later life

by Kim North Shine,University of MichiganCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsResearchers from the University of Michigan have connected two blood biomarkers to changes in cognitive function in

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3D-printed flat-bone-mimetic bioceramic scaffolds for cranial restoration

by ResearchSchematic illustration of the design and bone regeneration potential of the flat-bone-mimetic bioceramic scaffolds. (A) The scaffolds are inspired by the sandwich structure of flat bone of

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3D-printed flat-bone-mimetic bioceramic scaffolds for cranial restoration

by ResearchSchematic illustration of the design and bone regeneration potential of the flat-bone-mimetic bioceramic scaffolds. (A) The scaffolds are inspired by the sandwich structure of flat bone of

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