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FeaturedPsychology·April 11, 2016·2 min readHow the Brain Adapts to StressResearchers reveal stressful events result in epigenetic modifications within immediate early genes in hippocampal neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 11, 2016·2 min readMore Than 40 Percent of Retired NFL Players Had Brain InjuriesA recent study of retired NFL players discovered over 40 percent had signs of significant TBI.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 11, 2016·4 min readUsing Eye Tracking to Study LinguisticsResearchers use eye tracking to examine the differences behind how English and bilingual speakers process nouns.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 11, 2016·3 min readNovel Molecules Protect Neurons Against Damage from Alzheimer’s ProteinResearchers report benzothiazole amphiphiles could help combat dendritic spine loss in neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·April 6, 2016·4 min readExercise Offers Hope for Young People With SchizophreniaBDNF released during aerobic exercise stimulates the hippocampus to sprout new neurons, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·April 1, 2016·5 min readEven When Seizure Free, Children with Epilepsy Can Face Social Problems as AdultsA new study reports learning and behavioral difficulties during childhood can lead to social problems during adolescence for those with epilepsy, even when it is well controlled.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 31, 2016·3 min readMotor Learning Tied to Intelligent Control of Sensory Neurons in the MusclesA new study reports the ability to learn movements relies upon the brain's control of sensory neurons in muscles.Read More