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Unexpected Link Between Feeding and Memory Brain Areas Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2019

A new study reveals how NCOR1/2 regulates memory involving a newly identified circuit between the lateral hypothalamus and hippocampus. Researchers believe the findings could have implications for future studies related to ASD and neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Fungi Causes Brain Infection and Memory Impairments: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 4, 2019

Researchers report a common yeast infection can cross the blood-brain barrier, triggering an inflammatory response that results in the formation of granuloma type structures and temporary memory impairments in mice. ... Read More...

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Improving Understanding of the Formation of New Neurons in the Mammalian Adult Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

Researchers have developed an innovative approach to identifying novel cellular targets and pathways involved in wiring adult born neurons into existing brain circuits.... Read More...

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Microbial Based Treatment Reverses ASD’s Social Deficits: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

Researchers report the administration of Lactobacillus reuteri may lead to brain changes that reverse social deficits in mouse models of ASD through a mechanism that involves the vagus nerve and reward system. The findings hold promise for the development of treatments for ASD, as well as other disorders, by modulating specific gut microbes.... Read More...

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Making Moves and Memories: Are They Connected?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 15, 2018

Researchers have identified a new role for the cerebellum. Rather than just helping to control muscle activity, the cerebellum may also play a critical role in cognitive functions. ... Read More...

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The Reason You Can’t Keep a Secret

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 28, 2018

Researchers investigate why it is so hard for us to retain information given to us in confidence.... Read More...

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Absence Epilepsy: When the Brain is Like an Orchestra Without a Conductor

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

Researchers shed light on the neural mechanisms of absence epilepsy. ... Read More...

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2016 Election Triggered OCD-Like Symptoms in Some Individuals

Neuroscience NewsApril 15, 2018

A new study reveals the 2016 may have triggered OCD-like symptoms in some people. Researchers report some people are having politically focused intrusive thoughts and associated ritualistic behaviors due to political stressors.... Read More...

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Mechanism Explains How Seizures May Lead to Memory Loss

Neuroscience NewsOctober 16, 2017

Following a seizure, deltaFosB remains in the hippocampus for an extensive period of time. Researchers believe this may contribute to memory loss and other cognitive deficits.... Read More...

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Substance Addiction Changes Mother’s Response to Infant

Neuroscience NewsJuly 27, 2017

Substance addiction modifies they way a mother's brain responds to her own child, a new study reports. Researchers found key reward regions of the brain appear to shut down in response to their own infant's smiles in mothers with addictions.... Read More...

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Circadian Clock Changes Alter Body’s Response to Diet

Neuroscience NewsMay 4, 2017

Changing the circadian clock in the liver of mice alters the way the body responds to diet and also changes the gut microbiota, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Medical Mystery Solved in Record Time

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2017

Researchers discover the genetic cause of an intellectual disability in four male patients in record time.... Read More...

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Exposure to air pollution before and after birth may affect fundamental cognitive abilities

Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

Neuroscience

From the overuse of antibiotics to anti-vaxxers, why we need to work together to create a stronger culture of public health

Exposure to air pollution before and after birth may affect fundamental cognitive abilities

Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

Neurology

Nerve stimulation could provide new treatment option for most common type of stroke

New neurons form in the brain into tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’s

AI

Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Robotics

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Psychology

From the overuse of antibiotics to anti-vaxxers, why we need to work together to create a stronger culture of public health

Short-term use of opioids increases subjective pleasure

Baylor College of Medicine

Unexpected Link Between Feeding and Memory Brain Areas Discovered

Fungi Causes Brain Infection and Memory Impairments: Mouse Study

Improving Understanding of the Formation of New Neurons in the Mammalian Adult Brain

Making Moves and Memories: Are They Connected?

Absence Epilepsy: When the Brain is Like an Orchestra Without a Conductor

2016 Election Triggered OCD-Like Symptoms in Some Individuals

Mechanism Explains How Seizures May Lead to Memory Loss

Substance Addiction Changes Mother’s Response to Infant

Circadian Clock Changes Alter Body’s Response to Diet

Medical Mystery Solved in Record Time