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the pictures show NG2-expressing OPC in healthy nerve tissue.

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·July 31, 2013·2 min read

Researcher Decode Mechanisms of Cell Orientation in the Brain

New research shows the transmembrane protein NG2 controls orientation of cell migration towards a wound.

The image shows a pill with the NIH Blueprint tag printed on it.

Featured Neurology

·July 31, 2013·2 min read

NIH Launches Neurological Drug Development Projects

The NIH has launched three innovative projects which will focus on the development of therapeutics for nicotine addiction, AMD and Fragile X Syndrome.

Featured Neurology

·July 31, 2013·2 min read

3-D Look at Prions May Help Find Cure to Brain Diseases

Researchers produce mini-antibodies and antibody fragments to study the interactions between antibodies and prion proteins.

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·July 30, 2013·2 min read

How to Learn Successfully Even Under Stress

A new study finds the switch from conscious to unconscious learning systems is triggered by the intact function of mineralocorticoid receptors.

this image shows the tender points associated with fibromyalgia.

Featured Neurology

·July 30, 2013·3 min read

Study Finds Evidence of Nerve Damage in Around Half of Fibromyalgia Patients

Researchers find about half of a small group of patients with fibromyalgia have damage to nerve fibers in their skin and other evidence of SFPN.

This is an image of a cockatoo lifting a container.

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·July 30, 2013·4 min read

Cockatoos Know What is Going on Behind Barriers

Researchers show that object permanence abilities in cockatoos are at the same level of apes and four year old children.

The image shows someone walking on a treadmill.

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·July 30, 2013·4 min read

Exercise May be the Best Medicine for Alzheimer’s

A new study suggests exercise could improve cognitive function in people at risk for Alzheimer's disease as it improves the efficiency of brain activity associated with memory.

This image shows Sarah Laszlo conducting her experiment.

Featured Neuroscience

·July 29, 2013·2 min read

Study Aims to Improve Dyslexia Treatment

New research aims to untangle some of the mysteries surrounding dyslexia and develop new methods to treat the learning disorder.

This is a representation of the molecular structure of Isoflurane.

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·July 29, 2013·4 min read

Surgical Anesthetic Appears to Treat Drug Resistant Depression

Researchers discover the anesthetic drug isoflurane could help treat drug resistant depression.

This image shows the molecular location on the X chromosome for MECP2.

Featured Genetics

·July 29, 2013·6 min read

Statins Suppress Rett Syndrome Symptoms in Mice

According to a new study, statins could help treat Rett Syndrome.

This image of the brain highlights the cerebellum in purple.

Featured Neuroscience

·July 29, 2013·3 min read

Keeping Your Balance

Researchers discover a distinct small cluster of cells deep within the brain which react within milliseconds to readjust movements and help maintain balance.