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The image shows elecrophysiology slides of the zebrafish.

·December 9, 2013·2 min read

The Smoking Gun: Fish Brains and Nicotine

A new study hones in on one particular region of the zebrafish brain which could provide better understanding of the neural circuitry underlying nicotine addiction.

This image shows the serotonin pathway in the brain.

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·December 9, 2013·4 min read

A Personal Antidepressant for Every Genome

Researchers discover a gene which may reveal how well a person is likely to respond to SSRI antidepressants.

This image shows the head and olfactory nerve.

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·December 9, 2013·4 min read

Extensive Variability in Olfactory Receptors Influences Human Odor Perception

Researchers discover as much as 30% of the larger array of human olfactory receptors differ between individuals.

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·December 9, 2013·3 min read

Research Advances Knowledge of Triggers in Memory Formation

A new study advances basic understanding of the biochemical mechanisms associated with how memories are formed.

This MRI scan show the effects of concussion on the brain.

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·December 9, 2013·5 min read

Concussion Secrets Unveiled in Mice and Man

Using a mouse trauma model, researchers observe specific cells mount an immune response to concussion brain injuries in an attempt to prevent more widespread damage.

This mri scan shows the location of the orbitofrontal cortex

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·December 7, 2013·3 min read

Random Fluctuations in Brain Cell Activity May Determine Toss-Up Decisions

A new study reports on links between neural activity and decisions where two options have equal appeal.

This is a diagram of how sleep apnea affects a person.

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·December 6, 2013·3 min read

Quadriplegics at Risk for Serious Sleep Breathing Disorder

Quadriplegics have a heightened risk of central sleep apnea, a new study reports.

The image is an illustration of one of the three semicircular canals of one inner ear and associated structures.

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·December 6, 2013·3 min read

Researchers May Have Discovered a Plan to Disable Meniere’s Disease

Researchers believe they may have discovered what causes Meniere's disease and how to treat it.

The image shows the impact of the drug on BACE.

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·December 6, 2013·3 min read

Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery: Looking Under the Right ROCK

Researchers have discovered a potential drug which can force BACE into different parts of a cell, reducing its ability to produce amyloid beta.

The image shows the stained neural stem cells.

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·December 6, 2013·3 min read

Human Stem Cells Predict Efficacy of Alzheimer Drugs

Researchers transform iPSCs into neurons to test the efficacy of drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease.

The image shows comparison slides from this alzheimer's study.

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·December 6, 2013·5 min read

Study Treats Alzheimer’s by Delivering Protein Across Blood-Brain Barrier

Researchers discover a way to traverse the blood-brain barrier and retinal-blood barrier to deliver a molecule which degrades the main component of Alzheimer's plaques.