Could the BCG Vaccine Help Prevent Alzheimer’s?
Summary: A new study indicates that the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine—commonly used against tuberculosis and routinely administered as an intravesical therapy for…
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MRI Detects Microbleeds After TBI in Military Personnel
Imaging patients soon after traumatic brain injury (TBI) improves detection of cerebral microhemorrhages, a new study of military service members reports in…
How the Brain Repairs Itself After Injury
Summary: Findings could lead to new treatments to help regeneration following trauma. Source: Kobe University. A research team led by Associate Professor…
Neuronal Regrowth in Mice With Spinal Cord and Optic Nerve Injury
Summary: LIN28, a regulator of cell growth, shows promise for treating spinal cord and optic nerve injuries. When increased above normal levels,…
Alzheimer’s Drug Fails to Help in Major Clinical Trial
Summary: Researchers report that solanezumab, a drug developed to target amyloid plaques in people with Alzheimer’s disease, did not produce a statistically…
Study Finds Biological Impact on Holocaust Survivors’ Brains
Summary: Neuroimaging shows Holocaust survivors have reduced gray matter in brain regions linked to emotional processing, memory, and social cognition. Early findings…
New Drug Could Prevent Dementia After Repeated Head Injuries
Summary: Blocking the neurotransmitter substance P after a head injury prevents the formation of tau protein tangles in the brain, offering a…
Sports Hits Linked to Early Brain Damage Years Before CTE
Summary: New research reveals that repeated head impacts from contact sports produce early and lasting changes in young and middle-aged athletes’ brains,…
Finely Tuned Brain Network Updates May Underlie Intelligence
Summary: New research finds that better cognitive performance is linked to greater similarity between brain connectivity patterns during rest and during tasks.…
Study Reveals Gender Gap in Academic Performance and Leadership
Summary: New research reveals persistent gender gaps in workplace leadership. The study finds men supervise more employees than women—even when women showed…
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