Neurology
Puberty Growth Spurts Linked to Adult Health Risks
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Summary: A new study reveals how genetic variants in the SCN2A gene influence the severity and type of neurological impairments, including epilepsy ...
Cycle of Decline: Neuron Aging in Alzheimer’s Unraveled
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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 ...