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Policywise

Exploring new frontiers in brain health and neuromodulation and their policy implications

January 17, 2025 Brain,  brain health,  ethics,  neurofeedback,  neuromodulation,  Neuroscience,  non-invasive individualized neuromodulation,  policy

A deep dive into neurofeedback (NF) and non-invasive individualized neuromodulation (iNM) and the future of brain health.

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From The Labs

Research connecting gut bacteria and oxytocin provides a new mechanism for microbiome-promoted health benefits

November 2, 2023 Autism,  Brain,  gut microbiome,  intestinal endothelium,  L. reuteri,  oxytocin,  Research,  secretin

The details of how gut resident bacteria L. reuteri can affect the gut and other organs are beginning to fall into place.

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From The Labs

Fungal infection in the brain produces changes like those seen in Alzheimer’s disease

October 17, 2023 Alzheimer's Disease,  amyloid precursor protein,  Brain,  C. albicans,  cnadidalysin,  fungus,  Parkinson's Disease,  Research,  Saps

This work potentially contributes an important new piece of the puzzle regarding the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Graphic illustration of a person speaking to someone whose face is covered in questioning phrases.
Policywise

Does a disease impact your identity?

September 30, 2022 adolescent,  Brain,  Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy,  deep brain stimulation,  OCD,  Pediatric Deep Brain Stimulation,  Summer Interns,  Technology

This is the fifth in an ongoing series by Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy summer interns, undergraduate/graduate students interested in emerging ethical issues. What are the

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A neurosurgeon facing away from the camera while studying images of a patient.
Policywise

More than neurosurgeons: combatting firearm-related traumatic brain injury

September 16, 2022 Brain,  Firearm,  Firearm-Related Traumatic Brain Injury (frTBI),  Neurosurgeons,  Neurosurgery,  Pedatric,  policy,  trauma,  traumatic brain injury

Firearm-related deaths in children and adolescents have reached a tipping point in the United States. In 2020, firearm-related injuries became the leading cause of death

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Policywise

Interrogating the brain on trial: neuroscience, ethics and the law

August 26, 2022 Brain,  brain imaging,  Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy,  ethics,  Ethics Sumer Interns,  law,  Neuroscience,  Philosophy

This is the first in an ongoing series by Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy summer interns, undergraduate/graduate students interested in emerging ethical issues.

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Momentum

Brain injuries: impact and prevention

May 2, 2022 Brain,  Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,  traumatic brain injury

Dr. James McDeavitt outlines the possible physical, emotional and cognitive effects of traumatic brain injuries.

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Momentum

Maintaining a cognitively active lifestyle

March 23, 2022 Brain,  Huffington Center on Aging

Whether you play the Wordle or Sudoku, keeping your brain engaged and active throughout your life is crucial, no matter your age.

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From The Labs

The Most Viewed Image of the Month in 2021

December 3, 2021 animal model,  Brain,  Huntington’s disease,  Research

Brain of a mouse model of Huntington’s disease.

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Policywise

Rethinking the brain and the path forward

August 13, 2021 Brain,  Brain Initiative,  BRAINShare,  Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy,  Neurological disorders

A closer look at how the BRAIN Initiative is helping researchers understand the brain, develop innovative technologies and share data.

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