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          The image shows a section of the medulla oblongata at about the middle of the olivary body.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·July 15, 2013·3 min read

          Scientists Identify Neural Origins of Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women

          A new study provides insights into the neural origins of hot flashes associated with menopause.
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          Image shows sigh reflex neurons.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·February 8, 2016·5 min read

          Pinpointing the Origin of the Sigh Reflex in the Brain

          Researchers have discovered two clusters of neurons in the brain stem that are responsible for turning normal breaths into sighs.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·March 2, 2016·3 min read

          Linking Specific Brain Areas to Depression

          According to a new study, damage in specific brain structures appear to be associated with a greater risk of developing depression.
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          FeaturedNeurologyPain
          ·March 7, 2016·4 min read

          Love Hormone Oxytocin Relieves Pain

          Researchers have discovered that the so-called love hormone, oxytocin, may also help to relieve pain.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·July 5, 2016·4 min read

          New Brainstem Model Reveals How the Brain Controls Breathing

          Researchers have discovered how the brain controls our breathing in response to changing oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
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          Image shows neurons and blood vessels.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 8, 2016·3 min read

          Blood Vessels Control Brain Growth

          A new mouse study reveals blood vessels play a vital role in stem cell reproduction during brain development.
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          AutismFeaturedPsychology
          ·February 10, 2017·4 min read

          Study Links Brain Stem Volume and Aggression in Autism

          Researchers have identified a correlation between brain stem volume and aggressive behavior in children with autism. Smaller brain stems appear to be associated with an increased likelihood of aggression.
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          Image shows the location of the auditory cortex in the brain.
          Auditory NeuroscienceElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·March 15, 2017·6 min read

          The Way The Brain Processes Speech Could Serve as a Predictor of Early Dementia

          Noticeable communication problems may be an early sign of mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports.
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          Image shows brain scans of kids with sleep apnea.
          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·March 17, 2017·5 min read

          Untreated Sleep Apnea in Children Can Harm Brain Cells Tied to Cognition and Mood

          Study reports reduced gray matter in areas of the brain associated with mood and cognition in children with obstructive sleep apnea.
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          Image shows a woman playing a violin.
          Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 29, 2017·1 min read

          Music and Native Language Interact in the Brain

          Researchers report the auditory system may be shaped by exposure to different auditory environments.
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          Image shows brain scans.
          FeaturedNeurology
          ·January 4, 2018·4 min read

          Brain Stem Changes Identified in Parkinson’s

          A new study reveals Parkinson's patients have more copies of mitochondrial DNA in the brain stem, leading to increased cell death within that area.
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          Image shows a brain.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·January 17, 2018·4 min read

          Midbrain ‘Start Neurons’ Control Whether We Run or Walk

          University of Copenhagen researchers have identified two areas of the midbrain that appear to play specific roles in the start, speed and content of dependent selection of locomotion in mice.
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