“Researchers from The Ohio State University have discovered that spinal cord injury alters the type of bacteria living in the gut and that these changes can exacerbate the extent of […]
Category: Neuroscience
Neural signature for fibromyalgia may aid diagnosis, treatment
“The potential for brain measures like the ones we developed here is that they can tell us something about the particular brain abnormalities that drive an individual’s suffering. That can […]
Exposure to SSRIs during pregnancy associated with increased risk of speech/language disorders
“SSRIs cross the placenta and enter the fetal circulation.” Conclusion: Exposure to SSRIs during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of speech/language disorders. This finding may have implications for […]
Running triggers production of a molecule that repairs the brain in animal models
“Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa have discovered that a molecule triggered by running can help repair certain kinds of brain damage in animal models. They […]
Call to Action on Neurotoxin Exposure in Pregnant Women and Children
“After reviewing evidence for brain and nervous system effects of more than 10 different chemical groups from studies of early life exposures and child development, the group—dubbed Project TENDR—called out […]
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for TBI &post-concussion syndrome
“Review of 5 trials finds hyperbaric oxygen/air have therapeutic effects on TBI &post-concussion syndrome.”
Can pomegranates protect the brain from dementia?
“A diet rich in pomegranates had significant positive impacts for the brain health of mice with Alzheimer’s disease, an international research team led by the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing […]
Zinc found to reverse brain cell changes in autism
Lead investigator at the University of Auckland, Associate Professor Johanna Montgomery from the University’s Department of Physiology and Centre for Brain Research, spoke of a new study published today in […]
Vacation and Meditation Impact Stress Response- and Immune Function-Related Gene Activity
“The team found that a resort vacation provides a strong and immediate impact on molecular networks associated with stress and immune pathways […]. A meditation retreat, for those who already […]
Stroke-like brain damage is reduced in mice injected with omega-3s
“Our findings suggest that injecting the omega-3 fatty acid DHA after a stroke-like event has the ability to protect brain mitochondria against the damaging effects of free radicals,” said senior […]