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Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology

·February 15, 2021·5 min read

New Immunotherapy Target Discovered for Malignant Brain Tumors

Disabling the CD161 pathway restores the T-cell's ability to attack gliomas and extends lifespan in animal models of brain cancer.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 15, 2021·1 min read

Mid-Life Cardiovascular Disease Prevention May Protect Against Later Dementia

Preventative strategies against atherosclerosis during mid-life can help decrease dementia risks associated with aging.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology Visual Neuroscience

·February 15, 2021·4 min read

Visual Hallucinations Among Blind People Increase During Pandemic

Loneliness, stress, and social isolation as a result of COVID-19 exacerbated and intensified visual hallucinations in blind people with Charles Bonnet Syndrome by 56%.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·February 15, 2021·4 min read

Oxygen Deficit Makes Nerve Cells Grow

Mentally and physically demanding tasks trigger functional hypoxia across the brain. This oxygen shortage activates Epo, which stimulates the growth of new neurons and synapses.

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·February 15, 2021·5 min read

Peeking at the Pathfinding Strategies of the Hippocampus

Researchers observed hippocampal place cell changes in animal experiments of cue-poor and cue-rich spatial environments. The findings have implications for the treatment of brain disorders and the development of new AI technologies.

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·February 15, 2021·1 min read

Lower Testosterone During Puberty Increases the Brain’s Sensitivity to It in Adulthood

Lower levels of testosterone during puberty increases the brain's sensitivity to faces and expressions during adulthood.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 15, 2021·4 min read

Cocoa Flavanols May Boost Memory in Older People

Cocoa flavanols, naturally occurring compounds in cocoa beans, may help improve cognition and memory in older people.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 14, 2021·4 min read

Why We’re Obsessed With Music From Our Youth

A new study reveals why we tend to prefer music from our teenage years as we age. Findings suggest songs from our youth may be entangled with positive memories of experiences from that time.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 14, 2021·3 min read

The Science Behind Why Hobbies Can Improve Our Mental Health

From helping to reduce depression to boosting dopamine in the reward system, researchers review how taking up a hobby can have positive effects on mental health.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 14, 2021·4 min read

Women Better at Reading Minds Than Men

New study reveals women are better at mentalizing and picking up on subtle behavioral cues of others than men.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·February 12, 2021·5 min read

Sounds Influence the Developing Brain Earlier Than Previously Thought

Mouse study reveals sound appears to alter connectivity in auditory processing areas earlier in development than previously thought; even before the ear canal opens.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 12, 2021·6 min read

Astrocytes May Be Linked to Stuttering

Astrocytes in the striatum appear to play a critical role in stuttering. Researchers found treatment with risperidone helped reduce stuttering by increasing the metabolism of striatal astrocytes.