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Could young blood be the key to reversing age-related cognitive decline?

Researchers at the University of Auckland identify platelet factor 4 (PF4) in young blood as a key player in reversing age-related cognitive decline in mice. The study offers a promising avenue for treating dementia-related conditions and enhancing brain function in aging populations.

11 Oct 2023

Subtle test deficits may predict risk of developing mild cognitive impairment

Among people who report memory and thinking problems, some show no signs of a problem on standard tests, while others have subtle declines on their tests.

11 Oct 2023

New consensus practice guideline published for clinicians on the determination of brain death

New guidance has been issued for clinicians on the determination of brain death, also known as death by neurologic criteria.

11 Oct 2023

New magnetoelectric material bridges gap in severed nerve, restores function

Researchers have long recognized the therapeutic potential of using magnetoelectrics ⎯ materials that can turn magnetic fields into electric fields ⎯ to stimulate neural tissue in a minimally invasive way and help treat neurological disorders or nerve damage.

10 Oct 2023

Study supports genetic predisposition to chronic regional pain syndrome in a third of cases

Genes may be responsible for third of complex regional pain syndrome cases. But the condition is less common in men, even though they are more likely to have the 4 genetic variations implicated in heightened risk, suggesting that there may be sex specific causes, say the researchers.

10 Oct 2023

Study compares effects of antidepressants with running exercises for depression and overall health

The first study to compare effects of antidepressants with running exercises for anxiety, depression and overall health shows that they have about the same benefits for mental health – but a 16-week course of running over the same period scores higher in terms of physical health improvement, whereas antidepressants lead to a slightly worse physical condition, as has been suggested by previous studies.

9 Oct 2023

New findings about nerve pathways to brown fat could lead to obesity treatments

A UCLA-led team of researchers has found nerve pathways that supply brown adipose tissue (BAT), a type of tissue that releases chemical energy from fat metabolism as heat – a finding that could pave the way toward using it to treat obesity and related metabolic conditions.

5 Oct 2023

Cancer tumors hijack genetic program of developing nerves, study shows

Cancer tumors "hijack" the genetic program used by developing nerves. This is shown in a study by researchers at Umeå University, Sweden.

4 Oct 2023

Study links high and low levels of "good" cholesterol with dementia risk

Having either high or low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, or "good" cholesterol, is tied to a small increased risk of dementia in older adults, according to a study published in the October 4, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

4 Oct 2023

Unveiling the role of astrocyte-derived LCN2 in neurodegenerative disease progression

Researchers reviewed existing data on the neurodegenerative effects of astrocyte-derived lipocalin-2 (LCN-2).

4 Oct 2023

Study identifies potential drug target for lymphedema

The human lymphatic system consists of a vast network of vessels that drain protein-rich fluid in tissues and transport it to lymph nodes.

3 Oct 2023

Drink up but hold the sugar: Unsweetened coffee linked to weight loss, study reveals

A recent study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that increasing the intake of unsweetened coffee, whether caffeinated or decaffeinated, is associated with reduced weight gain. Adding sugar to coffee, however, could negate these health benefits.

2 Oct 2023

Study shows how tumors "hijack" genetic program used by developing nerves

Cancer tumors "hijack" the genetic program used by developing nerves. This is shown in a study by researchers at Umeå University, Sweden.

29 Sep 2023

New protein identified as substrate for histidine methylation

Proteins are subject to post-translational chemical modifications that result in functional diversity. Methylation is one such modification that is generally believed to occur on lysine and arginine residues.

29 Sep 2023

Advancement of potential gene therapy could offer new hope for children with Batten disease

A new study shows that delivery of gene therapy to correct the gene mutations that cause CLN2 disease, or Batten disease, directly into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) has potential therapeutic effects.

28 Sep 2023

More pregnancies and longer reproductive lifespan may protect against cerebral small vessel disease

People with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of cerebral small vessel disease, according to a new study published in the September 27, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

27 Sep 2023

Short-term exposure to air pollution may increase stroke risk

Short-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to an increased risk of stroke, according to a meta-analysis published in the September 27, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Short-term exposure was defined as occurring within five days of the stroke.

27 Sep 2023

Nervous System News and Research

Latest Nervous System News and Research

Could young blood be the key to reversing age-related cognitive decline?

Subtle test deficits may predict risk of developing mild cognitive impairment

New consensus practice guideline published for clinicians on the determination of brain death

New magnetoelectric material bridges gap in severed nerve, restores function

Study supports genetic predisposition to chronic regional pain syndrome in a third of cases

Study compares effects of antidepressants with running exercises for depression and overall health

New findings about nerve pathways to brown fat could lead to obesity treatments

Cancer tumors hijack genetic program of developing nerves, study shows

Study links high and low levels of "good" cholesterol with dementia risk

Unveiling the role of astrocyte-derived LCN2 in neurodegenerative disease progression

Study identifies potential drug target for lymphedema

Drink up but hold the sugar: Unsweetened coffee linked to weight loss, study reveals

Study shows how tumors "hijack" genetic program used by developing nerves

New protein identified as substrate for histidine methylation

Advancement of potential gene therapy could offer new hope for children with Batten disease

More pregnancies and longer reproductive lifespan may protect against cerebral small vessel disease

Short-term exposure to air pollution may increase stroke risk

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