Friday, September 22, 2017

Hitting the Breaks on Lethal Brain Cancers - Neuroscience News

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Enjoy our latest Neuroscience News updates from the last 24 hours. You can read the full articles by clicking on the headlines or the links embedded in the summary.

Hitting the Breaks on Lethal Brain Cancers
2017-09-22 11:19:29-04 Targeting a protein called neuroligin 3 helps stop the growth of high grade gliomas in mice, a new study reports.

You Can 'Pick Up' a Good or Bad Mood From Your Friends
2017-09-22 11:29:28-04 A new study reveals how the mood of one friend can impact the moods of others in their social circle.

Touching Helps Build the Sexual Brain
2017-09-22 11:36:26-04 While it is widely believed social cues can accelerate puberty, previous studies have found it difficult to clearly identify the most crucial signals responsible for the change. A new study in PLOS Biology reveals sexual touch contributes to the acceleration of puberty.

Multi-Gene Test Predicts Alzheimer's Better Than ApoE4 Alone
2017-09-22 12:53:13-04 UCSF researchers have developed a new genetic risk factor test that takes into account more than 24 genetic variants, each of which are associated with a small risk of Alzheimer's disease. The researchers say the test is a better method to help identify preclinical Alzheimer's than testing for ApoE4 alone.

Study Combines Music and Brain Stimulation to Improve Memory
2017-09-22 12:56:34-04 Combining non-invasive brain stimulation with a person's favorite music from the past may help to activate old memories and improve mood for older patients with MCI, a new study reports.

When Neurogenesis Goes Wrong
2017-09-22 13:01:54-04 Researchers discover post stroke neurogenesis in the hippocampus is linked to worse performance in hippocampal memory tasks.

Better Think Twice About Spice: Synthetic Cannabis' Impact on Brain Health
2017-09-22 13:06:33-04 A new study reports on the dangers of using synthetic cannabis products on a person's brain and general health.

How Ketogenic Diets Curb Inflammation
2017-09-22 15:21:00-04 The neurological benefits experienced by those with epilepsy who follow ketogenic diets may be a result of the low carb diet lowering brain inflammation, researchers report.

Infection in Pregnant Pigs Leads to Antisocial Piglets
2017-09-22 15:24:39-04 Recent studies have reported on a link between maternal infection and subsequent higher risk of autism in offspring. A new study from ACES reports similar findings in pigs. Mother pigs who develop infection during pregnancy have a higher risk of their piglets developing antisocial problems.

Immune System is Critical For Regeneration
2017-09-22 15:28:46-04 Studying axolotl, the Mexican Salamander, researchers discover the key to regeneration lies within the immune system.