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This is an MRI of white matter structures in the human brain.

·October 8, 2013·4 min read

Study Shows How Infections in Newborns are Linked to Later Behavior Problems

Inflammation in the brain prevents cells from accessing the iron they need in order to perform a critical role in neurodevelopment.

This image shows Miss A, a patient with anorexia.

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·October 8, 2013·4 min read

Two Genes Linked to Increased Risk for Eating Disorders

Researchers have identified two gene mutations associated with an increased risk of developing eating disorders.

This image shows a Barbary macaque skull and brain.

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·October 8, 2013·3 min read

Primate Brain Development Follows a Predictable Pattern

Researchers find the differences in primate brains can be explained as a consequence of the same genetic program.

the image shows a balloon dilatation of stenosis of the left internal jugular vein.

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·October 8, 2013·3 min read

Study Finds No Link Between Venous Narrowing and Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers find CCSVI is just a prevalent in those without multiple sclerosis as those with the disease.

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·October 8, 2013·2 min read

Everything in Moderation: Excessive Nerve Cell Pruning Leads to Disease

Axon pruning becomes reactivated in neurodegenerative diseases, a new study finds.

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·October 7, 2013·2 min read

What Evolved First: A Dexterous Hand or an Agile Foot?

A new study indicates early hominids developed dexterity and the ability to use tools before the development of bipedal locomotion.

The image shows the neurons in the fruit fly. The caption best describes the image.

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·October 7, 2013·3 min read

How Neurons Enable Us to Know Smells We Like and Dislike, Whether to Approach or Retreat

Researchers reveal neurons in the brains of fruit flies which specifically respond to food odors.The findings could help scientists better understand why obese people choose to eat certain foods.

The illustration is of the cannabis sativa plant.

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·October 7, 2013·3 min read

Sending Multiple Sclerosis Up in Smoke

Researchers discover THC and CBD prevent inflammation in the spinal cord and brain of mice with MS-like symptoms.

This is an immunohistochemistry image showing alpha-synuclein positive staining.

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·October 7, 2013·3 min read

Study Identifies Possible Biomarker for Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers report of elevated alpha-synuclein levels detected on the skin of patients with Parkinson's disease. The findings could offer a new biomarker for the recognition of Parkinson's before the disease reaches advanced stage.

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·October 7, 2013·2 min read

Facial Recognition is More Accurate in Photos Showing Whole Person

People use body cues to recognize people, even when the face is obscured, a new study shows.

This image is a 4D scan of a fetus at 32 weeks gestation.

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·October 7, 2013·3 min read

Babies Learn to Anticipate Touch in the Womb

New research shows babies are able to anticipate touch while still in the womb.

This is a cerebral cortex brain slice under a microscope.

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·October 6, 2013·3 min read

Class of Cortical Inhibitory Neurons That Specialize in Disinhibition Identified

VIP interneurons specialize in inhibiting other inhibitory neurons in multiple regions of the cerebral cortex under specific behavioral conditions, a new study shows.