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Click here to view original web page at Cancer Genes Crucial for Nervous System Development Summary: Research using C. elegans shows the oncogene Src, known as SRC-1 in nematodes, is vital for nervous system development by guiding axons. The study highlights Src’s normal role in growth and differentiation, which, when mutated, leads to cancer. This … Continue reading “Cancer Genes Crucial for Nervous System Development”
Click here to view original web page at Anxiety Doubles Parkinson’s Risk Summary: Researchers found that people over 50 with anxiety have twice the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Using UK primary care data from 2008-2018, the study compared 109,435 patients with anxiety to 878,256 without. Results showed increased Parkinson’s risk and identified additional risk … Continue reading “Anxiety Doubles Parkinson’s Risk”
Click here to view original web page at AI Voices Fool Humans, But Brain Responses Differ Summary: People struggle to distinguish between human and AI-generated voices, identifying them correctly only about half the time. Despite this, brain scans revealed different neural responses to human and AI voices, with human voices triggering areas related to memory … Continue reading “AI Voices Fool Humans, But Brain Responses Differ”
Click here to view original web page at CBD and Metformin Show Promise for Autism Disorders Summary: Cannabidiol (CBD) and metformin can alleviate behavioral difficulties in mouse models of Fragile X and Phelan-McDermid syndromes. Both conditions, linked to autism spectrum disorder, saw improvements in speech, social interactions, and repetitive behaviors. This promising study paves the … Continue reading “CBD and Metformin Show Promise for Autism Disorders”
Click here to view original web page at Mindfulness Improves Sleep and Reduces Stress Summary: A new study reveals that mindfulness helps improve sleep quality and reduce stress by focusing on the present and minimizing negative thoughts. The study tracked 144 nurses over two weeks, highlighting how mindfulness influences emotion regulation and overall well-being. These … Continue reading “Mindfulness Improves Sleep and Reduces Stress”
Click here to view original web page at Tailoring Magnetic Stimulation for Depression Summary: Researchers reveal how targeting transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) could enhance treatment for depression. The study identified an electrophysiological marker that could predict TMS efficacy and guide personalized therapy. By optimizing the stimulation site and coil angle, treatment outcomes may improve. These … Continue reading “Tailoring Magnetic Stimulation for Depression”
Click here to view original web page at Hippocampus Distinguishes Urgent from Future Goals Summary: Researchers discovered how the brain prioritizes immediate and distant goals. Their study found that the hippocampus processes urgent goals faster and differently than future goals. This insight could help understand psychiatric disorders like depression, which affect goal-setting abilities. The findings … Continue reading “Hippocampus Distinguishes Urgent from Future Goals”
Click here to view original web page at Ketamine Tablet Shows Promise for Treating Severe Depression Summary: A new slow-release ketamine tablet has shown potential in treating severe depression, offering a convenient and safe at-home alternative to existing treatments. In a randomized-controlled trial, patients on the highest dose of ketamine saw significant reductions in depression … Continue reading “Ketamine Tablet Shows Promise for Treating Severe Depression”
Click here to view original web page at ALS Study Reveals Subtypes and Promising Drug Target Summary: Researchers identified four subtypes of ALS, which could lead to more effective, personalized treatments. The study also highlights significant molecular differences between men and women with ALS. A promising drug target, the MAPK signaling pathway, was identified, which … Continue reading “ALS Study Reveals Subtypes and Promising Drug Target”
Click here to view original web page at Cannabis Use Linked to Severe COVID-19 Summary: Cannabis use increases the risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Analyzing records of 72,501 patients, researchers discovered that cannabis users were significantly more likely to require hospitalization and intensive care. This elevated risk was comparable to that of tobacco smokers. … Continue reading “Cannabis Use Linked to Severe COVID-19”
