Researchers Use Open Field Test to Explore the Connection Between Anxiety, PTSD, and Myelin
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An estimated one in 11 people is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. People with PTSD struggle with intense anxiety that lingers long after the traumatic event, which can make day-to-day life extremely difficult. But now, a new study sheds light on brain characteristics of individuals with PTSD, paving the way for innovative treatments …
Morris Water Maze Test Spurs Alzheimer’s Disease Findings
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The Alzheimer’s Association reports that, by 2050, the number of people aged 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease is projected to reach 12.7 million. As the number of patients continues to grow, the search for effective treatments becomes more urgent. But to develop effective treatments, doctors must further understand what causes Alzheimer’s disease. Recently, researchers …
Cell Culture Models Shed Light on Astrocyte-Controlled Synaptic Activity
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Synaptic transmission is a key process that fuels the nervous system. Without it, cells would not be able to communicate – meaning there would be no way to, say, pull your hand away from a hot stove. Now, scientists from Japan’s esteemed RIKEN Center for Brain Science have discovered a new development in synaptic activity …
5xFAD Transgenic Mouse Model Facilitates AD Breakthrough
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Reactive oxygen species, or ROS, are unstable molecules produced during mitochondrial metabolism. These molecules can cause a host of problems, attacking brain tissue and causing oxidative damage. Now, a group of scientists has found a link between ROS and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), demonstrating that AD progression is closely associated with oxidative brain damage caused by …
Cognitive Tests Suggest Connection Between HSV and AD
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As evidenced by the prevalence of long COVID, a virus can have lasting effects on the human body. These effects can begin long past the initial viral incubation period, and the symptoms can prove surprising. In a recent study at the Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine, researchers used cognitive tests to assess a potential …