News tagged with synaptic depression
New mechanism for amyloid beta protein's toxic impact on the Alzheimer's brain
Jun 24, 2009 |
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Scientists have uncovered a novel mechanism linking soluble amyloid -- protein with the synaptic injury and memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The research, published by Cell Press in the June 25 issue ...
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Astrocytes and synaptic plasticity
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Oct 13, 2008 |
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By mopping up excess neurotrophic factor from neuronal synapses, astrocytes may finely tune synaptic transmission to affect processes such as learning and memory, say Bergami et al.
New insight into Alzheimer’s disease
Dec 24, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new molecule important in a part of the memory that allows recognition of people has been identified by researchers at the University of Bristol. This type of memory is impaired at an early ...
Depression a common consequence of chronic rhinosinusitis
Oct 07, 2009 |
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The existence of depression in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is common and under-reported, according to new research presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) ...
Study raises caution on new painkillers
Medicine & Health / Medications
Mar 12, 2008 |
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A new class of painkillers that block a receptor called TRPV1 may interfere with brain functions such as learning and memory, a new study suggests. The experiments with rat brain found that the TRPV1 receptor regulates a ...
Study: Brain connections strengthen during waking hours, weaken during sleep
Jan 20, 2008 |
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Most people know it from experience: After so many hours of being awake, your brain feels unable to absorb any more-and several hours of sleep will refresh it.
Meth addiction mechanism discovered
Apr 09, 2008 |
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Researchers have identified, for the first time, long-term changes in the brain circuitry of methamphetamine-addicted mice that can explain why the craving of addiction is so stubborn and long-lived. The research could lead ...
ACPM recommends primary care have systems in place for screening and treating depression
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Oct 06, 2009 |
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The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) supports the recommendations of the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) that primary care providers should screen all adults for depression, and further recommends ...
Researchers reverse the cognitive impairment caused by sleep deprivation
Oct 22, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A research collaboration led by biologists and neuroscientists at the University of Pennsylvania has found a molecular pathway in the brain that is the cause of cognitive impairment due to sleep deprivation. ...
Professor: 'Depression is like the worst disease you can get' (Video)
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Nov 10, 2009 |
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Depression must be understood on both a biological and psychological level, says Robert Sapolsky.
Women More Likely Than Men to Suffer Depression After Stroke
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Nov 10, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Depression occurs in as many as one-third of patients after a stroke, and women are at somewhat higher risk, according to a large new review of studies. Post-stroke depression is associated with greater disability, ...
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