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The image shows the brain structures associated with fear and stress in PTSD.

·June 28, 2013·3 min read

Pre-existing Symptoms of Insomnia Linked to the Development of PTSD and Other Mental Disorders, Following Military Deployment

A new study shows members of the military who have trouble sleeping prior to deployment are at greater risk of developing PTSD when they return home.

This fMRI shows the activity during deep sleep and wakefulness.

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·June 27, 2013·4 min read

Helping SAD Sufferers Sleep Soundly

A new study shows sufferers of seasonally affective disorder (SAD), like insomniacs, report sleep patterns incorrectly due to depression.

This is an anatomical diagram of the ear.

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·June 27, 2013·3 min read

How Brain Compensates for Hearing Loss Points to New Glue Ear Therapies

Researching on ferrets, scientists find new insights into how the brain compensates for temporary hearing loss in infants.

This is an image of the amylin molecule.

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·June 27, 2013·4 min read

A Second Amyloid Could Play a Role in Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study suggests amylin could be a second amyloid and a new biomarker for age related dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

This is a diagram of the prefronal cortex.

Featured Psychology

·June 27, 2013·5 min read

Breaking Habits Before They Start

Using optogenetics to control cells in the IL cortex, researchers were able to 'block' habits from forming.

This is a diagram of the dopamine pathway in the brain.

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·June 27, 2013·3 min read

Ritalin Shows Promise in Treating Addiction

Researchers find Ritalin, a commonly prescribed drug for ADHD, helps improve brain functional connectivity in cocaine addiction.

The microscope image shows nerve cells in the mouse brain that have been labeled with a modified rabies virus.

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·June 27, 2013·4 min read

High-Resolution Mapping Technique Uncovers Underlying Circuit Architecture of the Brain

Using an innovative brain-tracing technique, researchers discover a way to 'untangle' neural networks. The findings offer insight into how specific brain regions are connected.

This is a labeled anatomical diagram of the bladder.

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·June 26, 2013·3 min read

Bladder Function Restored in Animals with Severe Spinal Cord Injury

Researchers restore significant bladder function, through nerve regeneration, in rats with severe spinal cord injuries.

The image is a FDG-PET images show reduced glucose metabolism in temporal and parietal regions in patients with MCI and Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 26, 2013·6 min read

Promising Alzheimer’s ‘Drug’ Halts Memory Loss

Researchers discover a new class of experimental drug like small molecules show promise in targeting a brain enzyme to prevent early memory loss in Alzheimer's disease.