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·January 12, 2017·4 min read

Depression in Pregnancy and Low Birth Weight Tied to Biomarker

Researchers discover a link between low levels of BDNF protein, depression in pregnant women and low birth weight.

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·November 14, 2016·4 min read

Stress-Induced Changes in Maternal Gut Could Negatively Impact Offspring for Life

Researchers report pregnant mice exposed to stress had alterations in the makeup of bacteria in their guts, as well as in the intestinal tracts of their female offspring.

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·October 12, 2016·5 min read

Amplifying Regeneration of Spinal Nerve Cells

Researchers have been able to successfully boost the regeneration of mature nerve cells in the spinal cord of adult mice following spinal cord injury.

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·October 6, 2016·4 min read

Early Marijuana Use Associated With Abnormal Brain Function and Lower IQ

According to researchers, early marijuana use may result in abnormal brain function and lower IQ.

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·October 5, 2016·4 min read

Brain Cells That Cool the Body

Researchers have identified a set of heat sensing neurons that prompt both nervous system and behavioral changes that help cool the body.

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·October 3, 2016·7 min read

Two New Studies Uncover Key Players Responsible for Learning and Memory Formation

Researchers have identified a novel signaling system that controls neuroplasticity.

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·September 30, 2016·4 min read

More Research Needed on Effects of Cannabis on Human Development

More research is needed on the link between maternal cannabis use and the health of newborns, researchers report.

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·September 20, 2016·5 min read

Loneliness is a Heritable Trait

According to a new study, the risk for feeling lonely is partially due to genetics and these genes are also associated with neuroticism and depression.

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·September 5, 2016·3 min read

Protein Subunit Found to Rescue Afflicted Neurons in Huntington’s Disease

Researchers use a novel co-culturing method to create functional circuits that model Huntington's disease and find new clues to potential treatment approaches.

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·September 2, 2016·4 min read

Common Genetic Variant Regulates the Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Researchers report physical exercise failed to promote antidepressant-like effects in mice genetically engineered to express a human genetic variation in the gene BDNF.