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This is the parkinson's mitochondria discussed.

·November 25, 2013·3 min read

Gene-Silencing Study Finds New Targets for Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers use RNAi to reveal dozens of genes which could represent new therapeutic targets for treating Parkinson's disease.

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·November 25, 2013·2 min read

Experiencing Awe Increases Belief in the Supernatural

Researcher claim awe-inspiring sights could underlie a trigger for believing in the supernatural.

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·November 25, 2013·6 min read

Common Brain Cell Plays Key Role in Shaping Neural Circuits

Astrocytes actively refine neural circuits by selectively eliminating synapses, a new study reports.

The image shows a brain and visual processing lines.

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·November 22, 2013·2 min read

A Critical Theory in Brain Development

Researchers present a new theory which explains how critical periods are triggered during neurodevelopment.

The image shows a scan of a brain tumor.

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·November 22, 2013·3 min read

Brain Surgeons Go with the Flow

A new neuroimaging technique allows neurosurgeons to see neural connections prior to surgery, thus preserving and protecting the brain's critical functions when operating.

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·November 22, 2013·3 min read

Chaotic Physics in Ferroelectrics Hints at Brain-Like Computing

Unexpected behavior in ferroelectric materials explored by researchers supports a new approach to information storage and processing known as memcomputing.

These are some of the images the NEIL system viewed.

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·November 22, 2013·3 min read

Carnegie Mellon Computer Searches Web 24/7 To Analyze Images and Teach Itself Common Sense

The Never Ending Image Learner (NEIL) computer program is able to label images and learn associations with little human intervention.

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·November 22, 2013·2 min read

Study Looks at Better Prediction For Epileptic Seizures Through Adaptive Learning Approach

Researchers have developed a computational model which can more accurately predict when the next epileptic seizure will occur by using a patient's personalized medical information.

This mri scan shows the location of the thalamus.

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·November 22, 2013·2 min read

Different Gene Expression in Male and Female Brains May Help Explain Sex Differences in Brain Disorder

A new study reveals that there are widespread differences in how genes are expressed in male and female brains.

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·November 21, 2013·2 min read

Clinical Trial Brings Positive Results for Tinnitus Sufferers

Using VNS tone therapy is safe and has brought some significant improvement to some tinnitus sufferers, a new study reports.

The diagram is of the autism genes discovered in this study.

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·November 21, 2013·5 min read

Scientists Pinpoint Cell Type and Brain Region Affected by Gene Mutations in Autism

Researchers discover abnormalities in cortical projection neurons during the development of the prefrontal cortex are a significant factor in the emergence of autism.