//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/nervous_system/ Medical research on the nervous system. From the growth of nerve cells to neurodegeneration, read all about the spinal cord, the brain and neurons. en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:47:54 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:47:54 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/nervous_system/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906143429.htm Not only does a lack of sleep make you feel awful, research has shown it impairs the brain. What's more, sleep loss over long periods can even increase risk for Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases. Researchers want to understand how sleep deprivation causes this harm. In a new study, a team working with mice has identified a protective protein whose level declines with sleep deprivation, leading to neuronal death. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:34:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906143429.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155717.htm 研究人员已经发现了一种新途径的细胞death in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. The study reveals for the first time that a form of cell death known as ferroptosis -- caused by a buildup of iron in cells -- destroys microglia cells in cases of Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:57:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131948.htm When an immunocompromised person's system begins to recover and produce more white blood cells, it's usually a good thing -- unless they develop C-IRIS, a potentially deadly inflammatory condition. New research has found that the pulmonary distress often associated with C-IRIS is caused not by damage to the lungs, but by newly populated T-cells infiltrating the brain. Knowing this mechanism of action can help researchers and physicians better understand the illness and provide new treatment targets. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131948.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131943.htm Disrupted connections between memory and appetite regulating brain circuits are directly proportional to body mass index (BMI), notably in patients who suffer from disordered or overeating that can lead to obesity, such as binge eating disorder (BED), according to new research. The research notes that individuals who are obese have impaired connections between the dorsolateral hippocampus (dlHPC) and the lateral hypothalamus (LH), which may impact their ability to control or regulate emotional responses when anticipating rewarding meals or treats. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131943.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122006.htm In the new study, the team used the model to demonstrate that as Alzheimer's pathology accumulates in the brain, specific types of immune cells called CT8+ T Cells surge into the brain and amplify the destruction caused by neuroinflammation. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:20:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122006.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122606.htm Researchers compared a pair of superficially similar motor neurons in fruit flies to examine how their differing use of the same genome produced distinctions in form and function. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:26:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122606.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822151748.htm Many researchers believe that the neurodegenerative disorder gets started in the gut. Research now suggests that an autoimmune reaction may be driving those early events. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:17:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822151748.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818004425.htm Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a widespread neurodegenerative disease caused by the loss of neurons that control movement. Although abnormal accumulation of proteins called TDP-43 accompanies ALS, its role in disease progression is not well understood. Recently, using novel mouse models of ALS, researchers have identified the neurological spreading patterns through which TDP-43 perpetuates the degeneration of the movement-related neural circuitry. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:44:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818004425.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164030.htm Researchers have found an injection of a specific blood factor can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain. They've discovered that platelets secrete a protein, exerkine CXCL4/Platelet factor 4 or PF4, that rejuvenates neurons in aged mice in a similar way to physical exercise. This protein, which is released from platelets after exercise, results in regenerative and cognitive improvements when injected into aged mice. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:40:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164030.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816160003.htm Scientists have uncovered how a newly discovered gene, NEK1, in which mutations have been linked to ALS cases, disrupts the function of the motor neuron and causes it to degenerate and die. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:00:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816160003.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114119.htm A research team has recently made a significant advancement in spinal cord injury treatment by using genetically modified human neural stem cells (hNSCs). They found that specifically modulating a gene expression to a certain level in hNSCs can effectively promote the reconstruction of damaged neural circuits and restore locomotor functions, offering great potential for new therapeutic opportunities for patients with spinal cord injury. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:41:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114119.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815151112.htm For those with neurological or developmental disorders compromising speech, brain machine interfaces could help them communicate. But today's interfaces are slow and, from electrodes placed on the scalp, can detect letters only. The speech generated is robotic and affectless. Neuroscientists have now shown that they can reconstruct the song a person is hearing from brain recordings alone, holding out the possibility of reconstructing not only words but the musicality of speech, which also conveys meaning. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:11:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815151112.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122242.htm A first-in-human trial of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for post-stroke rehabilitation patients has shown that using DBS to target the dentate nucleus -- which regulates fine-control of voluntary movements, cognition, language, and sensory functions in the brain -- is safe and feasible. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:22:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122242.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110412.htm Two distinct neurodevelopmental abnormalities that arise just weeks after the start of brain development have been associated with the emergence of autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study in which researchers developed brain organoids from the stem cells of boys diagnosed with the disorder. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:04:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110412.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110325.htm Scientists have succeeded in reversing certain cognitive manifestations associated with Alzheimer's disease in an animal model of the disease. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:03:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110325.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110118.htm Partial recovery after ischemic stroke is possible, but the mechanisms involved in this process remain unclear. Researchers identified a whole new pathway promoting brain repair. They discovered lipids secreted from neurons surrounding the area of cell death can trigger brain-autonomous neural repair after ischemic brain injury. These findings might contribute to developing new compounds to stimulate the brain's intrinsic repair mechanisms. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:01:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110118.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130726.htm Researchers have developed a technique for simultaneously measuring electrical signals from 128 areas of the brain in awake rats. They have then used the information to measure what happens to the neurons when the rats are given psychedelic drugs. The results show an unexpected and simultaneous synchronization among neurons in several regions of the brain. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:07:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130726.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808151245.htm The world of at-home stroke rehabilitation is growing near, after the development of an EEG headset that connects the brain of stroke patients to powered exoskeletons for rehabilitation purposes. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:12:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808151245.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808110853.htm 白化病患者经常有视力低下。一个新的study reveals the underlying cause. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:08:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808110853.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121933.htm Researchers have demonstrated that self-organization of neurons as they 'learn' follows a mathematical theory called the free energy principle. The principle accurately predicted how real neural networks spontaneously reorganize during learning, as well as how altering neural excitability can disrupt the process. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:19:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121933.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123653.htm Researchers have identified one of the key brain circuits for deciding the value of a reward based on the rewards that others have received, known as socially subjective reward valuation. A better understanding of the roles of this circuit, from the medial prefrontal cortex to the lateral hypothalamus, may be helpful for the future diagnosis and treatment of patients with injuries or alterations in these regions. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:36:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123653.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803213817.htm Research has identified a mechanism through which insulin-like growth factors facilitate brain plasticity. The insulin super-family of hormones, including insulin, insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1), and insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2), play a crucial role not only in regulating blood sugar, metabolism, and growth, but also in healthy brain development and function, including learning and memory. These hormones can enter the brain through the bloodstream from the liver or can be synthesized directly in neurons and glial cells within the brain. They bind to receptors, including the IGF1-Receptor, activating signals that modulate neuron growth and activity. Disruption of this signaling pathway is involved in cognitive decline and diseases such as Alzheimer's. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:38:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803213817.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803213815.htm Mothers who eat apples and herbs in early pregnancy could be protecting the brain health of their children and grandchildren, a study using genetic models has found. The discovery is part of a project that found a mother's diet can affect not just her child's brain but also those of her grandchildren. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:38:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803213815.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803113020.htm Scientists define five types of colon neurons specialized for sending different signals to the brain. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:30:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803113020.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803113012.htm Although there is a long-standing, common assumption that most -- if not all -- dopamine neurons solely respond to rewards or reward-predicting cues, researchers instead discovered that one genetic subtype fires when the body moves and does not respond to rewards at all. The discovery could help explain why loss of dopamine neurons leads to Parkinson's disease. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:30:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803113012.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801152848.htm New research reveals a type of monoclonal antibody already tested in certain forms of cancer may be a promising treatment in stopping the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:28:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801152848.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731122236.htm Pain experts suggest that scrambler therapy, a noninvasive pain treatment, can yield significant relief for approximately 80% -- 90% of patients with chronic pain, and it may be more effective than another noninvasive therapy: transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:22:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731122236.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230727144133.htm A group of nerve cells in the brain has the remarkable ability to completely stop all forms of movement, a new mouse study shows. The discovery provides valuable insight into how the nervous system can control our movements. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:41:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230727144133.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230726113027.htm Researchers have investigated the impact of 10-min very light exercise on pupil size and prefrontal function. Their findings provide the first evidence that changes in pupil size during exercise can serve as an indicator for the enhancement of cognitive function associated with the prefrontal cortex resulting from very light exercise. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:30:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230726113027.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230725123050.htm How does the brain adapt our behavior in response to an infection or injury? Scientists have revealed the existence of a circuit involved in sensing and also in the regulation of the anti-inflammatory response orchestrated by different brain regions. This circuit detects inflammation in the blood and organizes and regulates the immune response. It embodies a two-way connection between the brain and immune system. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:30:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230725123050.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230721113208.htm Researchers have shown that hundreds of proteins and mRNA molecules are found in the wrong place in nerve cells affected by Motor Neuron Disease (MND), also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:32:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230721113208.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230721113111.htm Around one third of people with heart disease suffer from sleep problems. A team now shows that heart diseases affect the production of the sleep hormone melatonin in the pineal gland. The link between the two organs is a ganglion in the neck region. The study demonstrates a previously unknown role of ganglia and points to possible treatments. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:31:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230721113111.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719150019.htm Immune system changes in the pregnant body that protect the fetus appear to extend to the brain, where a decrease in immune cells late in gestation may factor into the onset of maternal behavior, new research in rats suggests. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:00:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719150019.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719150009.htm 一个新的discovery paves the way for clinical trials that use patients' own cells to treat Parkinson's disease. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:00:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719150009.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718225629.htm The brain registers what we see even if we are not consciously aware of it. We even react emotionally to the content. How is this possible? A new experiment reveals that, while various regions of the brain register brief activity when a new image is viewed, the visual cortex retains that pattern of activity -- at a reduced level -- throughout the time the image is viewed. Is conscious awareness when the prefrontal cortex accesses the sustained activity in the visual cortex? Tue, 18 Jul 2023 22:56:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718225629.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718164245.htm Lewy body disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease. A research group has now shown that the disease can be detected before symptoms appear, using a spinal fluid test. Researchers also demonstrate that reduced sense of smell is strongly linked to Lewy body disease even before other clear symptoms have developed. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:42:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718164245.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713141945.htm Study suggests modulating the activity of certain neurons could be an effective approach to restoring circuit function. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:19:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713141945.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712165232.htm Researchers developed a method to produce artificially grown miniature brains -- called human brain organoids -- free of animal cells that could greatly improve the way neurodegenerative conditions are studied and, eventually, treated. The work offers a solution to overcome Matrigel's weaknesses. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:52:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712165232.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712165229.htm Older people who have little social contact with others may be more likely to have loss of overall brain volume, and in areas of the brain affected by dementia, than people with more frequent social contact, according to a new study. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:52:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712165229.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124624.htm The function of mast cells, which are part of the immune system, is still a mystery. Scientists have now shown in mice: mast cells function as a sensor that signals the animals to avoid antigens, including harmful allergens, and thereby protect themselves from health-threatening inflammatory reactions. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:46:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124624.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711194447.htm New research has discovered neurons within the brain which detect and respond to changes in the level of sugar within the bloodstream. Understanding how this blood-sugar detection system works and how these neurocircuits operate would give researchers and doctors greater insights into how our brains regulate our blood sugar and, perhaps, how to target them therapeutically to treat metabolic diseases like diabetes and obesity, according to the study authors. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:44:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711194447.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133307.htm Does the brain play a role in blood glucose regulation? Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found evidence in animal models that glucose-sensing neurons in the brain are important for whole body glucose regulation, including during diabetes. 星期二,2023年7月11日13:33:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133307.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133142.htm A study in mice suggests that inflammation in the brain's barrier, the meninges, may spill over into grey matter and cause changes that can contribute to progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). 星期二,2023年7月11日13:31:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133142.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706124520.htm As a psychiatric disorder with onset in adulthood, schizophrenia is thought to be triggered by some combination of environmental factors and genetics, although the exact cause is still not fully understood. Researchers have now found a correlation between schizophrenia and somatic copy-number variants, a type of mutation that occurs early in development but after genetic material is inherited. This study is one of the first to rigorously describe the relationship between somatic -- not inherited -- genetic mutations and schizophrenia risk. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:45:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706124520.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705105847.htm Neuroscientists say the brain's auditory lexicon, a catalog of verbal language, is actually located in the front of the primary auditory cortex, not in back of it -- a finding that upends a century-long understanding of this area of the brain. The new understanding matters because it may impact recovery and rehabilitation following a brain injury such as a stroke. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:58:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705105847.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230704110920.htm A cochlear signal, the exact role of which has been unclear since its discovery around 70 years ago, probably gives the brain information on whether the ear is functioning normally or not. These new findings are an important piece of the puzzle in explaining what happens in the ear in hearing impairment caused by harmful noise, and may in the long run contribute to diagnosing noise-induced hearing injury. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:09:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230704110920.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627225203.htm 一个新的study shows that information from body postures plays a similarly important role for dogs as it does for humans. The results offer new insights into how dogs and humans perceive each other and their environment. They confirm that the temporal lobe plays a central role in social communication and perception. 星期二,27 Jun 2023 22:52:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627225203.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627191521.htm 一个新的study of a brain region called the rostro-medial prefrontal could potentially advance diagnosis and therapies for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). 星期二,27 Jun 2023 19:15:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627191521.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627123123.htm 一个新的study reveals that the cells in the fruit fly brain possess a remarkable ability to shift their energy production to fats and send signals to the body's other organs, prompting them to start delivering lipids from fat stores to the brain during periods of starvation. 星期二,27 Jun 2023 12:31:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627123123.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627123030.htm 处于全球阿片类流行一个团队啊f scientists is exploring natural killer (NK) cells as an alternative treatment for neuropathic pain. Researchers gather existing evidence for the impact of NK cells in pain, pointing to their ability to prune the damaged nerve cells that may cause it. They urge the scientific community to explore biological mechanisms underlying NK cell activity to move towards a realistic pain therapy that is both effective and safe. 星期二,27 Jun 2023 12:30:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627123030.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627123012.htm A study reveals that household and community poverty may influence brain health in children. Childhood obesity and lower cognitive function may explain, at least partially, poverty's influence on the brain. 星期二,27 Jun 2023 12:30:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627123012.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120922.htm Researchers have identified a group of nerve cells in the mouse brain that are involved in creating negative emotional states and chronic stress. The neurons, which have been mapped with a combination of advanced techniques, also have receptors for estrogen, which could explain why women as a group are more sensitive to stress than men. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:09:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120922.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120820.htm The herpes simplex virus-1 can sometimes cause a dangerous brain infection. Combining an anti-inflammatory and an antiviral could help in these cases, report scientists. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:08:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120820.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230615183202.htm Scientists have discovered human brain signals traveling across the outer layer of neural tissue that naturally arrange themselves to resemble swirling spirals. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:32:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230615183202.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230615183133.htm Researchers have uncovered novel aspects of astrocyte function in olfactory, or smell, perception revealing changes in their gene expression patterns that turn these brain cells into a hub of olfactory sensation processing. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:31:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230615183133.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230615183107.htm 一个新的study has identified a treatment that could repair myelin in the cortex, undoing some of the damage caused by MS. 星期四,2023年6月15日18:31:07美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230615183107.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230614220541.htm Scientists have created one of the most detailed 3D images of the synapse, the important juncture where neurons communicate with each other through an exchange of chemical signals. These nanometer scale models will help scientists better understand and study neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington's disease and schizophrenia. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:05:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230614220541.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230613105518.htm Cognitive deficits accompany mood disorders and other psychiatric conditions, often with debilitating effects. Limited treatments currently exist, but studies in animals and humans have pointed to drugs such as the laxative prucalopride that activate serotonin receptors as a potential therapeutic for the symptoms. It has remained unclear, however, how the medication affects resting brain activity. Now, a new study examines the drug's effects in healthy human adults. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:55:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230613105518.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612200436.htm A decade after scientists identified an over-the-counter antihistamine as a treatment for multiple sclerosis, researchers have developed an approach to measure the drug's effectiveness in repairing the brain, making it possible to also assess future therapies for the devastating disorder. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:04:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612200436.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230609123038.htm Heavy alcohol consumption may cause permanent dysregulation of neurons, or brain cells, in adolescents, according to a new study in mice. The findings suggest that exposure to binge-levels of alcohol during adolescence, when the brain is still developing, lead to long-lasting changes in the brain's ability to signal and communicate -- potentially setting the stage for long-term behavioral changes and hinting towards the mechanisms of alcohol-induced cognitive changes in humans. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:30:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230609123038.htm