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A new study found that binge drinking during adolescence can permanently harm the brain’s ability to form new neurons and learn spatial tasks, but blocking a protein called HMGB1 may reverse this damage in adulthood. This discovery opens a potential new treatment pathway for cognitive deficits caused by heavy alcohol use during a critical developmental window.
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Researchers in Latin America reviewed decades of dementia research and found that only 3% of global studies include authors from the region, with Brazil leading the way by producing almost half of the total output. This work highlights the urgent need for more investment and international collaboration to address the growing dementia crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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The Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative has launched two programs—Return of Research Information and a randomized clinical trial—to begin sharing individual research results with participants, including genetic and biomarker data. These pioneering efforts aim to empower participants and will provide vital insights into how disclosing research findings influences study volunteers and the research data itself.
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