NEURO

Obstructive sleep apnea may affect the accumulation of tau in the brain. from Front page feed http://bit.ly/2Ucb1hF

Dysregulation of Zfp36l1 causes neural lineage progenitor cells to grow rapidly, taking on the properties of fast growing stem cells as they become cancerous. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2KtowtW

The prevalence of 4-year-old children being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in New Jersey increased by 43% within a four-year span. Researchers determine the prevalence rate of ASD is one in 35, according to a new report from the CDC and Rutgers University. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2Ib6zyc

Study reports the anterior cingulate cortex of rats contain mirror neurons that respond to pain experienced by and observations of others. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2Z5RG5G

Obesity and a higher body mass index negatively impacts the progression of Multiple Sclerosis. Ceramides are more abundant in the blood of those who are overweight. The ceramides enter inside the nucleus of monocytes, causing proliferation. The increased number of monocytes travel back to the brain, causing more damage for those with RRMS. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2Z7X7kG

Neurons in the amygdala derive object values based on observations and use the values to simulate a social partner's decision making. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2IcpNDR

Optogenetic stimulation of parvalbumin cells resulted in a reduction of local blood flow and volume. The findings could shed new light on the neurobiological underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2UbMxoP

Researchers in China successfully used CRISPR gene editing to produce five monkey clones from the fibroblasts of a donor monkey with disease phenotypes. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2G4do1c

“Looking at food to improve and maintain our health, and to prevent disease, is especially relevant to neurology,” says neurologist Vanessa Baute, MD , associate director of education at the Center for Integrative Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in North Carolina. “I’m passionate about education. I think that training people in nutrition is really the key, and it’s done very rarely.” Indeed, the cry for increased nutrition education among physicians is getting louder. In an article out this month (March 2019) in JAMA Cardiology , Devries et. al. say, “Requirements for meaningful nutrition education in all phases of medical training are long overdue.” The authors put an emphasis on cardiac issues like [type 2]  diabetes and cardiovascular disease, which have particularly well-established links to diet. If you read the word diabetes and think peripheral neuropathy or the words cardiovascular disease and think stroke , you realize, of course, that the authors are tal

PET imaging of former NFL players who exhibited cognitive decline and psychiatric symptoms linked to CTE showed higher levels of tau in areas of the brain associated with the neurodegenerative disease. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2KqqF9N

Low levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides have been linked to an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke in women. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2IcK1Nw

Maternal obesity is associated with differences in breast milk composition from that of mothers with a lower BMI. The variations of the metabolites may contribute to a higher risk of childhood obesity in children whose mothers are overweight. The findings point to a potential breast milk dependent mechanism for the mother-child transmission of obesity. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2GeeQ26

Higher levels of lead in topsoil have been linked to an increased risk of cognitive impairments, learning difficulties, and problems with decision making in 5-year-old boys. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2IqvT2L

Study implicates disrupted autophagy and protein aggregation in the pathogenesis of autism schizophrenia and social behavior deficits in other disorders. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2VAm3Px

Nonsuicidal self-harm is associated with neurocognitive impulsivity, especially in those who perceive negative emotional context of criticism in close relationships. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2GeL7q4

Increased kynurenic acid production has been implicated in the pathology of schizophrenia. The findings provide a new target for cell-specific treatments that help reduce the production of kynurenic acid and reduce symptoms of schizophrenia. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2IrjNpN

A new quantum sensor is able to automatically receive hydrogen when placed beneath a brain slice. Researchers say this could be the first step in creating a pathway that builds a computer device to store and transfer real memories, in essence, allowing for the 'upload' of memory. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2KncYIt

A new analysis provides a comprehensive update on this significant, and growing, cause of disability and death. from Front page feed http://bit.ly/2VA82Bt

Older adults who have higher levels of education, embark on more social activities and stay cognitively active have a slower rate of cognitive decline than those who engage in less self-maintenance and social activities. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2IbIBmm

University of Arizona researchers claim microbiota transfer therapy reduces symptoms associated with autism and gastrointestinal problems for two years post-treatment. The study suggests MTT may be a promising option for helping to treat children with ASD who also have GI problems. The researchers stress further research, including double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trials with a larger cohort be carried out. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2YZPzAd