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·November 30, 2013·2 min read

The Pauses that Refresh the Memory

Researchers discover certain symptoms of schizophrenia could arise from uncontrolled activation of neurons which help build memories during rest periods.

This is a drawing of a DNA double helix.

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·November 29, 2013·5 min read

Study Connects Dots Between Genes and Human Behavior

A new study provides greater understanding of how genes influence brain structures, cognitive abilities and how neural circuits produce language.

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·November 29, 2013·4 min read

Memories Are Geotagged with Spatial Information

A new study which used a video game where people navigate through a virtual town helps researchers to pinpoint how spatial information is incorporated into memory, and why remembering a specific experience can trigger memories of events which occurred in the same location.

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·November 28, 2013·2 min read

Eat Crow If You Think I’m A Bird-Brain

Researchers demonstrate how the brains of crows produce intelligent behavior when the birds have to make strategic decisions.

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·November 27, 2013·4 min read

Genetic Mutation Increases Risk of Parkinson’s Disease From Pesticides

Mutations in the alpha-synuclein gene can cause increased vulnerability to pesticides, which may lead to Parkinson's disease.

This is a neuron in the hippocampus stained for RIM1 and SUMO.

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·November 27, 2013·2 min read

Scientists Identify Protein Responsible for Controlling Communication Between Brain Cells

Modifications of the SUMO protein helps to control communications between brain cells.

This shows an autopsy of a brain with meningitis.

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·November 26, 2013·3 min read

Induced Hypothermia Does Not Improve Outcomes for Patients With Severe Bacterial Meningitis; May Be Harmful

According to a new study, for adults with severe bacterial meningitis, induced hypothermia did not improve patient outcomes. Researchers suggest this treatment may even be harmful.

This is a brain scan which shows the differences in brain development.

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·November 26, 2013·5 min read

Brain Imaging Differences in Infants at Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s

Infants who carry a gene associated with an increased rick for Alzheimer's disease have differences in brain development compared to those who do not carry the gene, a new study reports.

This is an image of a locust (Schistocerca americana).

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·November 26, 2013·3 min read

Swarming Insect Provides Clues to How the Brain Processes Smells

Researchers discover odors prompt neural activity in locust's brains which allowed them to correctly identify the stimulus, even when other odors are present.