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Experts red-flag arsenic exposure for its effects on brain

Exposure to arsenic is a serious public health concern. A new study finds that the metal poses several threats to brain health, and calls for monitoring and controlling heavy metals within their safe levels at drinking water sources and supply points
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How air pollutants stifle the brain

Exposure to fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide changes the brain's structure, affecting cognition, memory and body movement. Long-term exposure to air pollutants is linked to an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
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Women with multiple sclerosis: Stronger than stigma

Maheswari Narasimhan was in her 30s when deteriorating health forced her to quit her job. Then a sole breadwinner of her family, she worked at a senior level in a company that exported yarn. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 32, she first complained of blurring vision which quickly progressed to her losing feeling below the waist. It made everything harder for her -- seeing the color of the yarn at work, putting on a saree, or even walking with slippers. Archana, a Karate teacher from Chennai, had her own set of challenges. Listen to their stories of living with multiple sclerosis.
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Understanding multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating neurological condition affecting the brain and spinal cord, which form the central nervous system. This autoimmune condition degrades the protective sheath around neurons. As a consequence, lesions can develop in the brain and spinal cord, giving rise to a diverse range of symptoms.
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A step towards decoding multiple sclerosis

In search of specific treatments, research has come a long way in understanding what triggers multiple sclerosis. Viruses may be the cause, according to some studies, while others have found ways to bypass the immune system and reduce symptoms. This article peeks into two studies
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CAR-T cell treatment shows hope against DIPG cancer

A new study finds that DIPG, a brain cancer type mostly affecting children, can be destroyed using CAR-T cells. It promises an approach to in treating such tumours
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The neurological maze of multiple sclerosis

In multiple sclerosis, the immune system unleashes an assault on the central nervous system. The flurry of inflammatory attacks, degrades the myelin sheath – the protective cover around nerves and nerve fibres
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Study sheds light on orphan protein’s role at the synapse

For smooth functioning, the body's cells have a disposal system to discard excess proteins. Researchers have now found that one of the proteins, 19S plays an additional role at the synapses, which could be a viable target for Parkinson's and dementia treatment
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Study sheds light on role of brain cells in obesity

A new study found some brain neurons in the hypothalamus actively released a molecule called 'NPY' that stimulates constant hunger signals, thereby increasing appetite in people with obesity
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Voices and visions of schizophrenia

A combination of elements such as genetics, environmental stressors, physiological abnormalities, and psychological factors can lead to the development of schizophrenia
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Positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia often resemble those found in other conditions, making them somewhat challenging to distinguish. Whereas detecting negative symptoms can be even more elusive, because of the silent nature.
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Atypical case of mad cow disease detected in the US

The recent finding of the progressive neurological condition won’t change the negligible risk status of the United States or lead to any trade issues, say health officials
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Understanding peripheral nerve injuries

Peripheral nerves integrate different body parts with the brain and spinal cord. Any injury to them can lead to long-term functional disabilities in affected regions of the body
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Dancing minds: harnessing the dance-brain connect

Dance has always been a part of societies for centuries, serving as a form of expression, celebration, and communication. It is not without reason, as studies have found that dance helps improve brain health. The below infographic showcases the benefit of dance on brain health
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Difference between anterograde and retrograde amnesia

Memory is a crucial cognitive function in our life. From identity to thinking to decision-making, all these functions depend on memory. The below infographic captures the salient differences between the two types of memory losses
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What’s the buzz about dopamine?

What is a dopamine rush, and what are dopamine's different roles? This infographic gives a periscopic view of how it is an essential mediator for many activities the brain orchestrates
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Basal ganglia: the brain’s choreographer

When investigating the root of many movement disorders, scientists discovered a key player: the basal ganglia. Hidden deep within the brain, it holds the title of the brain's ultimate control centre for movement
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IIT Madras creates AI tool to identify glioblastoma

AI is revolutionising the healthcare domain, and a team from IIT Madras has harnessed this technology to develop a machine learning-based tool to detect a type of brain cancer called glioblastoma
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Waking up dormant neural stem cells

Researchers observed cellular metabolism regulates the state of dormancy of neural stem cells and neuron
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Serotonin: the key to happiness and well-being

Did you know serotonin is also involved in other physiological activities besides enhancing mood in people? This infographic gives the importance of serotonin in the human body
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Study ‘smells’ a possible way to treat depression

Researchers find that altering the levels of brain signals, called gamma oscillations, in the smell processing pathways could be a potential therapeutic approach to depression
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Scent of danger: how the brain detects infections

Imagine being able to know that you have an infection and taking measures even before the symptoms debilitate your health. Researchers from Harvard Medical School have found a neural pathway that detects the presence of a pathogen in the nose
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Hunting down Huntington’s disease

Behind the mysterious Huntington's disease lies a culprit: the mutated Huntingtin protein, causing the brain cells to die
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Genetics of Huntington’s disease

The genetics of Huntington’s is unique in the way it affects each generation. The below infographic shows how it is inherited and why symptoms appear earlier in each generation
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Signs to look for in Huntington’s disease

From involuntary movements to personality changes, and cognitive decline, Huntington's disease can wreak havoc on the affected. Some signs can help recognise the condition early and seek medical attention
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Study finds Alzheimer’s risk from frequent exposure to blasts

A newly published study finds that military personnel exposed to frequent shockwaves from the detonation of explosives could be accumulating high levels of amyloid beta proteins, increasing their risk of developing early-onset Alzheimer's
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Why does your life flash before your eyes near death?

Researchers at the University of Michigan found evidence of surges of brain waves in the gamma frequency - which is associated with consciousness - in two dying patients.
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The brain’s effect on the circadian rhythm

A master clock - the suprachiasmatic nucleus regulates our biological clock that affects our sleep wake cycle. Through the regulation of melatonin, it induces sleepiness, body temperature and body function.
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The curious case of rise in autism cases

The rise in autism cases over the past few decades could be attributed to better diagnostic criteria, greater awareness, environmental factors such as pollution and toxins and genetic factors, say experts
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How brain neurons rally to make a choice

Before the brain makes a decision its neurons, both individually and in groups, work like an executive team, weighing different factors and integrating information from various sources
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It takes 2 brain networks to read words and sentences

Reading and language comprehension are activities that recruit multiple regions of the brain. A recent study by University of Texas Health has found that two specific networks in the frontal and temporal lobes play a significant role in this act: they interpret meaning from context, and meanings of words in a sentence
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Study locates neurons that kickstart Alzheimer’s

A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, finds that overactivity of specific neurons in some areas of the brain can kickstart Alzheimer's disease
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Insights into immune dysfunction in Down syndrome

People with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases. A new study published in Nature uncovers that abnormal activity of T cells is the underlying cause
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Affected brain regions in schizophrenia

While schizophrenia was thought to be caused by imbalances in the neurotransmitters dopamine and glutamate, recent research has uncovered a range of cognitive impairments and structural brain abnormalities
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When muscles rebel: stiff person syndrome

Jomana Houssari, Vino Illesinghe and Celine Dion have one thing in common: stiff person syndrome. It is a condition where the entire body becomes rigid, stiff and prone to spasms, a condition even some neurologists are unaware of
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Snooze to not lose: memory boosting power of naps

Researchers have found that a quick snooze can improve the retention of information by strengthening memories, leading to better recollection over an extended period
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Breaking the stigma around Parkinson’s disease

This panel will discuss the social and self-inflicted stigmas associated with Parkinson's disease, tips for caregivers, and gentler therapies.
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The fascinating symphony of neurotransmitters

Different types of chemical messengers called neurotransmitters help neurons communicate with each other. This infographic details three types of neurotransmitters and their role in the brain
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A peek into the diverse world of neurons

Did you know we have different types of neurons that play diverse roles in the brain and central nervous system (CNS)? This infographic captures some of the details
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