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Monday, March 25, 2013
Gene Mutations Linked to Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Other Disorders
Researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have unearthed mutations in two genes that lead to the death of nerve cells Lou Gehrig’s disease, clinically known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). During the study, the same mutation occurred …
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Monday, March 25, 2013
Brain Imaging Detects Lesions After Concussion, Mild Head Injury
Brain imaging soon after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or a mild concussion can detect small lesions that may provide a future target for treating those with mTBI. Studies of a deceased individual’s brain tissue have shown that various types …
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Friday, March 22, 2013
Study: Astrocyte Signals May Help Limit Brain Damage After Stroke
A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience suggests that signals sent by astrocytels, star-shaped cells in the brain, may help curb the spread of brain damage after an ischemic brain stroke. Neuroscientists at the Tufts University School of Medicine …
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Friday, March 22, 2013
Body Fat May Treat Deadly Brain Tumors
Research conducted by a team at Johns Hopkins University suggests that stem cells from a patient's body fat may be used to treat malignant brain cancer. While most of the research is in its early stages, findings demonstrate that mesenchymal stem cells …
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
TV Icon Diagnosed with Terminal Brain Cancer
Actress Valerie Harper, best known for her turn as Rhoda Morgenstern on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Harper, 73, has leptomeningeal carcinomatosis, a condition in which cancer cells invade the fluid-filled …
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
New Imaging Method Unveils Alzheimer’s Risk Gene
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have found a new genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease by monitoring people’s DNA and then visualizing their brain connections through an advanced scanning method. By identifying the …
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Portion of Hippocampus Found to Play Role in Reducing Anxiety
A study conducted at the Columbia University Medical Center has revealed that the selective activation of a portion of the hippocampus, which plays a role in long-term and short-term memory, can lessen anxiety without affecting learning ability. The …
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Study Hints at Causes of Peripheral Nerve Damage
Anyone who has experienced a hand or foot "falling asleep" has a sense of the numbness and tingling associated with peripheral nerve damage. The condition, which affects about 20 million Americans, can cause a number of other symptoms, including chronic …
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
MS-Related Cognitive Issues Linked to Extensive Brain Damage
According to a study published in the online issue of Neurology, individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) who suffer from cognitive issues and have trouble with memory, attention and concentration have more damage in areas of the brain pertaining to …
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Brain Can Experience Fatigue During Exercise
The National Academy of Sciences reports that the brain may play a role in a person's physical fatigue during exercise. Known as "central fatigue", the brain's braking mechanism is said to affect the brain and nervous system instead of affecting the …
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