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·April 6, 2016·4 min read

Exercise Offers Hope for Young People With Schizophrenia

BDNF released during aerobic exercise stimulates the hippocampus to sprout new neurons, a new study reports.

Featured Neurology

·February 3, 2016·3 min read

Drug Prevents Age Related Brain Changes in Rats

A new study reports researchers have been able to delay key age related brain changes with the help of a compound.

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·January 27, 2016·4 min read

Slower Mental Decline Linked to Higher Amounts of Growth Factor in the Brain

A new study reports older people with higher amounts of BDNF in their brains have much slower progression into cognitive decline than those with lower amounts of the protein.

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·September 18, 2015·4 min read

Abnormal Behavior of Two Genes Possible Cause of Schizophrenia

Findings could provide a new target for schizophrenia treatments.

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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

Proteins Produced by Activated Neurons Could Protect Against Neurodegeneration

Researchers have discovered a key molecule that helps protect the brain against some neurodegenerative diseases.

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·July 27, 2015·6 min read

Experimental Drug Extends Lifespan and Could Reverse Rett Syndrome: Mouse Study

According to researchers, an experimental drug extends lifespan in male mice and ameliorates a number of behavioral symptoms of Rett syndrome in female mice, signifying the disorder may be reversible.

Featured Neurology

·April 15, 2015·4 min read

Deficiencies of Fish Oil Fatty Acids Can Limit Brain Growth During Development

Fatty acids found in fish oil is vitally important for the developing brain, a new study reports.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·December 15, 2014·4 min read

Are You Genetically Predisposed to Antisocial Behavior?

Researchers report both negative and positive experiences influence how genetic factors influence the brain and behavior.

Featured Genetics

·October 7, 2014·4 min read

New Genetic Variants Associated with Coffee Drinking

Researchers have identified six new genetic variants associated with habitual coffee drinking.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 26, 2014·3 min read

One Gene Influences Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury

Researchers find a gene variant which could cause some people to be more impaired by TBI than others.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 23, 2013·2 min read

Researchers Uncover a Mechanism for Improving Song Learning in Juvenile Zebra Finches

Studying juvenile zebra finches, researchers discover a mechanism which could possibly be responsible for the differences in the intensity of song learning.

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·October 11, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Identify Protein Linking Exercise to Brain Health

Researchers isolated a protein which is increased during indurance exercise and gave it to non-exercising mice. The protein turned on genes which promote brain health and encouage new neurons to grow.