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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·July 16, 2015·6 min read

Output of Single Neurons Can Predict Behavior on Perceptual Tests

Researchers have deciphered the code the brain uses to make the most of its "noisy" neural circuitry.

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Featured Neurology

·July 16, 2015·3 min read

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease by Observing Brain Network Dynamics

Researchers visualize different activation systems in the brain.

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Featured Neurology

·July 16, 2015·3 min read

High Blood Pressure in Midlife Can Negatively Impact Cognition Years Later

According to a new study, having high blood pressure in your 50's can impact your brain health and cognitive skills later in life.

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Featured Neurology

·July 15, 2015·3 min read

African-American and European-American Brains Affected Differently by Alzheimer’s

Researchers discover different pathologies affect the brains of European and African American alzheimer's patients.

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Featured Neurology

·July 15, 2015·7 min read

Antibody Therapy Can Treat TBI and Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

According to researchers, a new antibody therapy can help treat TBI and prevent the associated development of Alzheimer's disease and CTE.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·July 15, 2015·4 min read

Cognitive Function Improved by Exercise in Older Adults

According to a new study, older adults can improve their brain function by raising their fitness levels.

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Featured Neurology

·July 13, 2015·5 min read

Impact of APOE E4 May Be Apparent Years Before Alzheimer’s Symptoms Appear

Researchers have discovered a well known genetic variant linked to Alzheimer's could be promoting deposits of neurotoxic plaques in the brain years prior to symptoms of the disease developing.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·July 7, 2015·5 min read

Enriched Blood Cells Help Preserve Cognition in Mice With Features of Alzheimer’s

Researchers have been able to preserve cognition in mice exhibiting features of Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neurology

·July 6, 2015·5 min read

Changes in Alzheimer’s Biomarkers During Midlife May Predict Future Dementia Risk

A new study reports changes in the spinal fluid during middle age may help doctors identify people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life.