Protein Linked to Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Identified
Caspase-2 is a key regulator of a signaling pathway which leads to cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds. ... Read More...
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Problem-Solving Governs How We Process Sensory Stimuli
Researchers demonstrate how the transmission of sensory information from one cortical area to connected areas depends on the specific task at hand and goal directed behavior. ... Read More...
Hunger Affects Decision Making and Perception of Risk
A new study finds the state of satiation affects perception of risk and decision making.... Read More...
Past Brain Activation Revealed in Scans
Spontaneous waves neuronal activity bear imprints of earlier events for at least 24 hours after the experience has taken place, a new study finds.... Read More...
Researchers Determine that Brain Reserve Independently Protects Against Cognitive Decline in MS
Researchers suggest lifetime brain growth and early mental stimulation independently help protect against cognitive decline in multiple sclerosis.... Read More...
A Deep Brain Disorder
Researchers identify that the connectivity between the thalamus and cerebral cortex is impaired in children with autism.... Read More...
Brain Cancer: Hunger for Amino Acids Makes It More Aggressive
Researchers discover an enzyme, IDH, which facilitates the breakdown of specific amino acids makes glioblastoma brain cancer particularly aggressive.... Read More...
NMR Advance Brings Proteins into the Open
Researchers combine data from four different NMR techniques to observe chaperone GroEL capture a disordered beta-amyloid protein.... Read More...
‘Out-of-Body’ Virtual Experience Could Help Social Anxiety
According to researchers, new virtual imaging technology could be used to help people recover from social anxiety.... Read More...
‘Singing’ Rats Show Hope for Older Humans with Age-Related Voice Problems
Vocal training of older rats reduces some of the voice problems associated with aging, new research suggests. The findings could help treat people with presbyphonia.... Read More...
Genes Involved in Birth Defects Could Lead to Mental Illness
Mutations of the Dact1 gene, which leads to major birth defects, may also cause subtle disruptions in the brain which contribute to the development of psychiatric disorders, according to new research.... Read More...
Pleasure Response From Chocolate: You Can See it in the Eyes
According to a new study, the brain's pleasure response to tasting food may be measured through the eyes by using ERG.... Read More...
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