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Fat Consumption is the Only Cause of Weight Gain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 14, 2018

Researchers say dietary fats, not sugars or proteins, are the only cause of weight gain.... Read More...

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The Psychology of Roller Coasters

Neuroscience NewsJuly 13, 2018

Researchers investigate why so many people are hooked on the thrill of roller coaster riding.... Read More...

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Maged1 Gene Protects Against Cocaine Addiction

Neuroscience NewsJuly 13, 2018

A new study reports mice lacking the Maged1 gene are unable to acquire an addiction to cocaine.... Read More...

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The VIPs of the Nervous System

Neuroscience NewsJuly 13, 2018

Researchers have unlocked a cure for jet lag by activating VIP neurons in the suprachiasmatic nucleus.... Read More...

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Pay Attention: How the Brain Performs a Background Scan to Help Focus

Neuroscience NewsJuly 13, 2018

According to researchers, vision and brain circuits perform regular background scans, making neurons available for focus based tasks. The process makes it possible for us to pay, and maintain, attention.... Read More...

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Researchers Trace Parkinson’s Damage in the Heart

Neuroscience NewsJuly 13, 2018

By the time typical symptoms of Parkinson's appear and patients are diagnosed with the disease, 60% of people experience significant damage to the heart's connections to the sympathetic nervous system. Researchers have investigated where inflammation and oxidative stress occur in the heart, and how this relates to heart problems associated with Parkinson's.... Read More...

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New Neurons Archive Old Memories

Neuroscience NewsJuly 13, 2018

Antioxidant Benefits of Sleep

Neuroscience NewsJuly 13, 2018

Big Data Analysis Identifies New Cancer Risk Genes

Neuroscience NewsJuly 12, 2018

Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 12, 2018

Voters Don’t Always Walk the Talk When it Comes to Infidelity

Neuroscience NewsJuly 12, 2018

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Long, Spindly Axons Help Optimize Signaling Efficiency

Neuroscience NewsJuly 12, 2018

Study could revolutionize understanding of how signal flow can be measured in the brain and could have an impact into the development of new artificial neural networks.... Read More...

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Will Introducing Solids Early Really Help a Baby Sleep Better?

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2018

Researchers challenge a recent study that claims feeding babies solid foods early may help them to sleep better. ... Read More...

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Breakthrough in Construction of Computers for Mimicking Human Brain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2018

Researchers have developed a new computer system that mimics the brain's neural networks. The advance could shed new light into neural processing and assist with research into brain disorders.... Read More...

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Stress Affects People with Schizophrenia Differently

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2018

A new study reveals people with schizophrenia have a disrupted stress response. Researchers report those with schizophrenia have an increase in dopamine release in the striatum, but not in the prefrontal cortex, in response to stress.... Read More...

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New Gears in Your Sleep Clock

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2018

Researchers have identified a dual role for a gene associated with sleep and wakefulness regulation.... Read More...

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Footwear Habits Influence Child and Adolescent Motor Skill Development

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2018

A new study reveals children who are habitually barefoot show significantly different motor skills between the ages of 6-10 than those who are habitually shod. Researchers report those who are habitually barefoot have better balance and jumping skills.... Read More...

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The “Big Bang” of Alzheimer’s: Genesis of Disease Identified

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2018

Researchers have identified the exact point at which healthy proteins become toxic in Alzheimer's disease. The findings could help to detect Alzheimer's before the disease progresses and develop treatments to stabilize tau proteins.... Read More...

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