Neurology

Puberty Growth Spurts Linked to Adult Health Risks

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Researchers uncovered a genetic link between rapid height growth during puberty and increased health risks in adulthood, such as atrial fibrillation, ...

Addiction Medication Offers New Hope for Long COVID Patients

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Researchers identified a potential treatment for long COVID by restoring the function of ion channels in immune cells using low-dose Naltrexone. ...

The Brain’s Role in Immune Control

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Researchers discovered that the brain can significantly influence the immune system, particularly its inflammatory responses. The study utilized mice to show ...

Myelin Repair Provides Novel Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Researchers discovered a promising treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) using a novel protein function inhibitor, ESI1, which effectively regenerates myelin—a crucial ...

Novel mRNA Vaccine Shows Promise Against Deadly Brain Cancer

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Researchers introduced a new mRNA cancer vaccine that rapidly activates the immune system against glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain tumor. ...

Tiny Robotic Nerve Cuffs Promise Breakthrough in Neurocare

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Researchers developed innovative, flexible devices that can gently wrap around nerve fibers, potentially transforming the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. ...

Gene Therapy Slows ALS Progression

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Researchers made a significant breakthrough in ALS treatment using a new gene therapy, marking a notable slow in disease progression for ...

SCN2A Gene Variants Dictate Neurological Disorder Severity

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Rachel Carter

Summary: A new study reveals how genetic variants in the SCN2A gene influence the severity and type of neurological impairments, including epilepsy ...

Spinal Injuries Trigger Metabolic Disorders

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Rachel Carter

Summary: A new study demonstrates how spinal cord injuries can lead to significant metabolic disruptions, including the onset of conditions such as ...

Cycle of Decline: Neuron Aging in Alzheimer’s Unraveled

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Neurons in Alzheimer’s disease patients tend to re-enter the cell cycle and quickly progress to senescence. Using advanced snRNA-seq techniques, researchers ...