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Hitting the Breaks on Lethal Brain Cancers - Neuroscience News



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Hitting the Breaks on Lethal Brain Cancers
2017-09-22 11:19:29-04
Targeting a protein called neuroligin 3 helps stop the growth of high grade gliomas in mice, a new study reports.

You Can 'Pick Up' a Good or Bad Mood From Your Friends
2017-09-22 11:29:28-04
A new study reveals how the mood of one friend can impact the moods of others in their social circle.

Touching Helps Build the Sexual Brain
2017-09-22 11:36:26-04
While it is widely believed social cues can accelerate puberty, previous studies have found it difficult to clearly identify the most crucial signals responsible for the change. A new study in PLOS Biology reveals sexual touch contributes to the acceleration of puberty.

Multi-Gene Test Predicts Alzheimer's Better Than ApoE4 Alone
2017-09-22 12:53:13-04
UCSF researchers have developed a new genetic risk factor test that takes into account more than 24 genetic variants, each of which are associated with a small risk of Alzheimer's disease. The researchers say the test is a better method to help identify preclinical Alzheimer's than testing for ApoE4 alone.

Study Combines Music and Brain Stimulation to Improve Memory
2017-09-22 12:56:34-04
Combining non-invasive brain stimulation with a person's favorite music from the past may help to activate old memories and improve mood for older patients with MCI, a new study reports.

When Neurogenesis Goes Wrong
2017-09-22 13:01:54-04
Researchers discover post stroke neurogenesis in the hippocampus is linked to worse performance in hippocampal memory tasks.

Better Think Twice About Spice: Synthetic Cannabis' Impact on Brain Health
2017-09-22 13:06:33-04
A new study reports on the dangers of using synthetic cannabis products on a person's brain and general health.

How Ketogenic Diets Curb Inflammation
2017-09-22 15:21:00-04
The neurological benefits experienced by those with epilepsy who follow ketogenic diets may be a result of the low carb diet lowering brain inflammation, researchers report.

Infection in Pregnant Pigs Leads to Antisocial Piglets
2017-09-22 15:24:39-04
Recent studies have reported on a link between maternal infection and subsequent higher risk of autism in offspring. A new study from ACES reports similar findings in pigs. Mother pigs who develop infection during pregnancy have a higher risk of their piglets developing antisocial problems.

Immune System is Critical For Regeneration
2017-09-22 15:28:46-04
Studying axolotl, the Mexican Salamander, researchers discover the key to regeneration lies within the immune system.

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