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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403143943.htm) Successful therapy confirmed for newborns with the fatal metabolic disorder MoCD type A
Apr 3rd 2025, 14:39

Early administration of the drug Fosdenopterin/rcPMP improves the chances of survival of infants with MoCD type A and promotes the development of brain functions.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403143719.htm) How the brain and inner ear are formed
Apr 3rd 2025, 14:37

Researchers have developed a method that shows how the nervous system and sensory organs are formed in an embryo. By labeling stem cells with a genetic 'barcode', they have been able to follow the cells' developmental journey and discover how the inner ear is formed in mice. The discovery could provide important insights for future treatment of hearing loss.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403143713.htm) How GPS helps older drivers stay on the roads
Apr 3rd 2025, 14:37

New research shows that Sat Nav systems are helping keep older drivers on the roads for longer. The study reveals that over 65s with a poorer sense of direction rely more on help from GPS navigation systems such as Sat Nav or smartphone maps. Those using GPS tended to drive more frequently -- suggesting that the technology helps older people maintain driving independence.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403122824.htm) Thirst and hunger neurons
Apr 3rd 2025, 12:28

New research shines light on how the brain interprets nutritional and hydration needs and turns them into action.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403122822.htm) Common phrases, not fancy words, make you sound more fluent in a foreign language
Apr 3rd 2025, 12:28

Fluency in a foreign language is often thought to be about speaking quickly and using advanced vocabulary. However, researchers reveal that speakers who use common, everyday expressions sound more fluent than those who rely on rare, complex words. The study highlights the importance of mastering familiar phrases to improve fluency perception, suggesting that learners should naturally incorporate common formulaic expressions in spontaneous speech.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403122817.htm) Could targeting Parkinson's outside of the brain improve symptoms?
Apr 3rd 2025, 12:28

Parkinson's doesn't just affect movement and the brain -- it may also impact the heart, according to new research. Scientists suggest that targeting a key protein outside of the brain could help manage Parkinson's-related heart issues.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403122639.htm) Cognitive decline comes sooner for people with heart failure
Apr 3rd 2025, 12:26

There are over six million Americans with heart failure who are at greater risk of losing their cognitive abilities earlier in life, a study suggests. Global cognition and executive functioning declined more rapidly over the years after heart failure diagnosis, as people with the condition mentally aged the equivalent of 10 years within just seven years of a heart failure diagnosis.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403122623.htm) 17 modifiable risk factors shared by stroke, dementia, and late-life depression
Apr 3rd 2025, 12:26

In a new extensive systematic review, researchers identified 17 modifiable risk factors that are shared by stroke, dementia, and late-life depression. Modifying any one of them can reduce your risk of all three conditions. The findings provide evidence to inform novel tools such as the Brain Care Score.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402200920.htm) New brain organoid model
Apr 2nd 2025, 20:09

Organoids have revolutionized science and medicine, providing platforms for disease modeling, drug testing, and understanding developmental processes. While not exact replicas of human organs, they offer significant insights. Scientists now present a new organoid model that reveals details of the developing nervous system's response to viral infections, such as Rubella. This model could influence pharmaceutical testing, particularly benefiting drug safety for pregnant women.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402122025.htm) Using everyday products during pregnancy can affect newborn's metabolism, study finds
Apr 2nd 2025, 12:20

A newly published study found that a mother's exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect their newborn's metabolism and brain development. These widely used plasticizers are commonly found in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products, such as shampoos, soaps, and detergents, as well as plastic food and beverage containers.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250331151302.htm) Mouse study identifies shared genes involved in hearing and vision regeneration
Mar 31st 2025, 15:13

The same genes could hold the key to regenerating cells in the ear and eye, according to a new mouse study. Researchers focused on a group of interacting genes called the Hippo pathway, which serve as a 'stop growing' signal that the lab has shown to inhibit cell proliferation in the ear during embryonic development. The scientists demonstrated that the Hippo pathway also suppresses the regeneration of damaged sensory receptors in the ear and eye of adult mice.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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