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New Brain Network Model Could Explain Differences in Brain Injuries

Neuroscience NewsJune 23, 2017

Researchers report looking at neural networks in the brain, rather than just specific regions, could shed new light on why some brain injuries are worse than others.... Read More...

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What Percentage of ALS is Genetic?

Neuroscience NewsJune 23, 2017

Summary: Researchers discover a specific genetic mutation in approximately 17% of people with ALS who report no family history of the condition.Source: AAN.... Read More...

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Select Memories Can Be Erased, Leaving Others Intact

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2017

Researchers report memories that trigger PTSD and anxiety can be erased without affecting other memories.... Read More...

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Neurons That Regenerate and Neurons That Die

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2017

Findings could pave the way for developing new treatments to restore vision and repair retinal damage.... Read More...

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Breastfeeding May Reduce Mother’s Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2017

Study reports breastfeeding significantly reduces a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke compared to those who did not breastfeed their babies.... Read More...

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Parkinson’s is Partly an Autoimmune Disease

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2017

T cells may be tricked into thinking dopamine neurons are foreign due to the build up of damaged alpha-synuclein, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Brain Inflammation Discovered in Those With OCD

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2017

Brain inflammation is 30% higher in people with OCD than in their peers without the disorder, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Preserves Memory and Protects Brain Against Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2017

Extra virgin olive oil can reduce neuroinflammation and activates autophagy, helping to protect memories and stave off dementia, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Long Term Memories Made With Meaningful Information

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2017

According to researchers, the key to retaining information is to relate it to something meaningful rather than to repeat it parrot fashion.... Read More...

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Plant Reveals Anti-Alzheimer’s Compounds

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2017

Researchers have identified several active compounds from Drynaria Rhizome that appear to be able to improve memory and reduce disease characteristics in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Psychiatric Medication Protects Developing Brain From Birth Defects: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2017

Researchers report low daily doses of a drug used for anxiety can help protect the developing brain from the neurodevelopmental side effects of CMV infection.... Read More...

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How to Stop the Nasty Lurking Toxoplasmosis Parasite? Target Its ‘Stomach’

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2017

Study suggests new avenues for treating toxoplasmosis parasite infections.... Read More...

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New Brain Network Model Could Explain Differences in Brain Injuries

How Hearing a Warning Sound Turns Into Fearing It Over Time: Mouse Study

Neuroscience

New Brain Network Model Could Explain Differences in Brain Injuries

How the Brain Surrenders to Sleep

Neurology

New Brain Network Model Could Explain Differences in Brain Injuries

What Percentage of ALS is Genetic?

Breastfeeding May Reduce Mother’s Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

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Self Learning AI Robot Hands

Mind Controlled Device Helps Stroke Patients Retrain Brain to Move Paralyzed Hands

Evolutionary Algorithm Helps Replicate Brain’s Circuitry to Direct a Realistic Prosthetic Arm

Psychology

How Hearing a Warning Sound Turns Into Fearing It Over Time: Mouse Study

Why Ketamine Helps Depression

Neurology

New Brain Network Model Could Explain Differences in Brain Injuries

What Percentage of ALS is Genetic?

Select Memories Can Be Erased, Leaving Others Intact

Neurons That Regenerate and Neurons That Die

Breastfeeding May Reduce Mother’s Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Parkinson’s is Partly an Autoimmune Disease

Brain Inflammation Discovered in Those With OCD

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Preserves Memory and Protects Brain Against Alzheimer’s

Long Term Memories Made With Meaningful Information

Plant Reveals Anti-Alzheimer’s Compounds

Psychiatric Medication Protects Developing Brain From Birth Defects: Mouse Study

How to Stop the Nasty Lurking Toxoplasmosis Parasite? Target Its ‘Stomach’