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Neurology·January 25, 2012·2 min readStudy: Men at Higher Risk for Mild Memory Loss than WomenMen may be at higher risk of experiencing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or the stage of mild memory loss that...Read More
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Featured Articles·January 16, 2012·3 min readCSHL Team Introduces Automated Imaging to Greatly Speed Whole Brain Mapping EffortsFacilitates systematic comparison of mouse models of disorders including schizophrenia, autism A new technology developed by neuroscientists at Cold Spring...Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·January 13, 2012·3 min readBrain Glia Cells Increase Their DNA Content to Preserve Vital Blood Brain BarrierThe blood-brain barrier is essential for maintaining the brain’s stable environment — preventing entry of harmful viruses and bacteria and...Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·January 12, 2012·5 min readReceptor for Tasting Fat Identified in HumansWhy do we like fatty foods so much? We can blame our taste buds. Our tongues apparently recognize and have...Read More
Neuroscience VideosPsychology·January 11, 2012·3 min readStudy Offers Clue As to Why Alcohol is AddictingUCSF Gallo scientists show that drinking releases brain endorphins Drinking alcohol leads to the release of endorphins in areas of...Read More