“The new study reveals, in old mice, that butyrate inhibits production of damaging chemicals by inflamed microglia. One of those chemicals is interleukin-1β, which has been associated with Alzheimer’s disease […]
Tag: Neuro
Common pesticide inhibits brain development in frogs
“New research published in Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry reveals that low doses of a commonly used pesticide potentially harm the Northern Leopard frog by inhibiting their brain development.”
Study shows how exercise generates new neurons, improves cognition in Alzheimer’s mouse
“A study by a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) research team finds that neurogenesis -inducing the production of new neurons – in the brain structure in which memories are encoded can […]
Higher omega-3 index associated with better brain function
“Children with the highest levels of total omega-3s and DHA were three and four times, respectively, more likely to pass at least one condition of the DCCS test of executive […]
In rats, perinatal exposure to phthalates impairs brain structure and function
“Male and female rats exposed in the womb and during lactation to plasticizing chemicals known as phthalates had significantly fewer neurons and synapses than those that were not exposed, researchers […]
Association of Micronutrient Supplementation With Adolescent Intellectual Development
“micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy was associated with a significant increase in intellectual development for teenaged children compared with folic acid or folic acid plus iron supplements.”
Aluminium in brain tissue in autism
“These are some of the highest values for aluminium in human brain tissue yet recorded”
Cognitive training reduces depression, rebuilds injured brain structure and connectivity after TBI
“New research from the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas shows that certain cognitive training exercises can help reduce depression and improve brain health in individuals […]
Everyday chemicals may affect brain development, including foetal IQ
“Our paper, published on March 7 in Scientific Reports, shows that young tadpoles exposed to a mixture of common chemicals at concentrations routinely found in human amniotic fluid not only […]
Association of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury With Dementia in Veterans
“Even mild traumatic brain injuries that do not result in loss of consciousness might have long-term neurodegenerative consequences.”