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Dehydration Increases Pain Perception and Reduces Blood Flow in the Brain

A new study sheds light on the role dehydration can play in pain perception and cerebral blood flow.

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Taste Sensors in Fly Legs Control Feeding

Researchers report taste information received from different parts of a fly's body is processed differently in the brain.The findings suggest different taste organs could have different functions.

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Analyzing the Complexity of Our Perception

A new study aims to answer questions about how the brain perceives objects.

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Natural Pigment Astaxanthin Promotes Hippocampal Neurogenesis

A natural red pigment that is abundant in salmon and crustaceans appears to promote hippocampal neurogenesis, a new study reports.

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Language Characterizes Humans

From babbling to complex sentences, researchers delve into how our ability to produce and understand language makes us humans unique.

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Novel Combination of Ingredients in Formula Offers Support for Brain Development

Researchers report a novel combination of MFGM, lactoferrin and prebiotics added to a DHA and ARA formula advanced brain development in piglets. This advanced formula could potentially be used on human babies.

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Science articles on real or artificial brains & nervous systems

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Ripples of Memory

Researchers have developed a technique to look inside brain cells as they undergo the intense bursts of neural activity known as "ripples" that are thought to underlie memory formation.

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Brain Activity Patterns During Sleep Consolidate Memory

A good night's sleep is critical for memory consolidation, a new study reports.

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A Key Mechanism that Could Improve Brain Function

Astrocytes can be adjusted by neurons in response to injury and disease, a new study reports.

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Questioning the Theory of How the Nervous System Trims Its Branches

According to a new study, the survival of axons in a developing embryo comes from cells in the body and not the axon itself.

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Low Dose Exposure to Organochlorine Pesticides Linked to Cognitive Impairment

A new study reports on increased risk of cognitive impairment in people who were subjected to chronic low dose exposure to certain environmental contaminants.

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Copper Influx Key to Brain Cell Development

A new study reveals how brain cells quickly adjust copper allocation form a predominant use in energy production and defense against free radicals to a use in activating enzymes that make neurons neurons.

Neurology Articles

Neurology research on brain surgeries & medical procedures

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Link Between Intensive Post-Stroke Rehab and Recovery Demonstrated in Rats

Researchers have identified an increase in a critical neural pathway following post stroke rehabilitation and noted its connection to recovery of function in ICH rat models.

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Common Antibiotic May Be Linked to Temporary Mental Confusion

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Diabetes Drug May Prevent Recurring Strokes and TIA

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TAxI Drives Protein Cargo into Spinal Cord

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A Link Between Oral Bacteria and Elevated Stroke Risk

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Biomarker for Early Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease Identified

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