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Creative Genius Driven by Distraction

Real world creativity could be associated with a reduced ability to filter irrelevant sensory information, a new study reports.

Neuron Groups, Not Single Cells, Maintain Brain Stability

A new study reports neural networks preserve memories better than individual neurons.

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Sleep Walking Neurons

New findings could help treat navigational problems associated with neurological disorders.

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How an FDA Approved Drug Boosts Myelin Synthesis

A new study reports transplanted human stem cells treated with FDA approved drug boost myelin synthesis.

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Alzheimer’s Amyloid Clumps Found in Young Adult Brains

Researchers report a lifelong accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain could contribute to Alzheimer's disease.

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Scientists Crack a Piece of the Neural Code for Learning and Memory

New research provides evidence of how changes in the activity of individual neurons can encode learning and memory.

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Basal Forebrain Neurons Fine Tune Consciousness by Synchronizing Rhythms

A new study provides deeper understanding of the mechanisms the brain uses to sync up for conscious thought.

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New Genetic Target Identified in Fight Against Some Neurodegenerative Diseases

According to a new study, triggering TREM2 could help slow the progression of some neurodegenerative diseases.

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A Gene for Brain Size

Researchers discover a specific gene only found in humans, Neanderthals and Denisova-Humans which trigger brain stem cells to form a bigger pool of stem cells.