LearningRx1 Brain Science News | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 48

Making older brains young by manipulating a gene

Oct 8, 2017 by

Researchers from Japan and the U.S. were able to manipulate the Arc gene in the brains of middle-aged mice in order to restore the plasticity of their visual cortex like that of younger mice....

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Females with autism have greater struggles with daily tasks

Oct 6, 2017 by

Although autism disproportionately affects males, a new study on executive function found that females on the autism spectrum have unique challenges with routine tasks....

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General anesthesia may harm brain development

Oct 4, 2017 by

A general anesthetic called isoflurane has been found to interfere with the developing brain and therefore should be avoided whenever possible in pregnant women and kids under 3....

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99% of donated brains from NFL players have CTE

Oct 2, 2017 by

A study reported in JAMA reports that 99% of the deceased NFL players’ brains that were donated for research were found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy....

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Learning with music can change brain structure

Sep 30, 2017 by

A new study has found that using musical cues to learn a physical task goes a long way in increasing structural connections between the regions of the brain that deal with movement and sound....

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New biomarkers may help test for concussion

Sep 28, 2017 by

A new study that analyzed blood samples from 30 injured patients at regular intervals immediately after being hurt identified three inflammatory biomarkers that could serve as early biomarkers of TBI....

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Computer game may help MCI

Sep 26, 2017 by

Scientists have created a new brain training app called “Game Show,” that may boost episodic memory in people with mild cognitive impairment, a potential precursor to dementia....

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