Month: June 2016
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Brain cells that aid appetite control identified
Discovery opens door to development of new drugs to control weight gain and obesity It’s rare for scientists to get what they describe as “clean” results without spending a lot […]
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Chemical in marijuana shows promise in treating schizophrenia
According to new research at Western University, marijuana is the ultimate contradiction; at least when it comes to schizophrenia. This first-of-its-kind study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, demonstrates that […]
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A Novel Treatment May Help Reduce the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
Of all the neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) stands as the most common worldwide. While the onset is complex in nature, a hallmark sign of illness is the accumulation of […]
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Mechanism that reduces effect of cocaine on brain discovered
Finding offers hope for development of a new approach to prevent drug use relapses A type of brain cell known as microglia plays a key role in reducing the effects […]