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·February 21, 2014·2 min read

Mechanism Behind the Activation of Dormant Memory Cells Discovered

Electrical stimulation of the hippocampus activates the same receptor complexes as memory recall and learning, a new study reveals.

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·February 12, 2014·3 min read

Filling Me Softly

Implant stiffness is a major cause of foreign body reaction, neuroscience researchers claim.

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·January 15, 2014·3 min read

Speech Means Using Both Sides of Our Brain

New research alters previous conceptions about neurological activity, finding we use both sides of our brain for speech.

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·January 3, 2014·3 min read

Stimulating Brain Cells Stops Binge Drinking, Animal Study Finds

Researchers use optogenetics to change alcohol drinking behavior in rodents.

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·December 16, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Study Alcohol Addiction Using Optogenetics

Using optogenetics, researchers obtain a better understanding of the neurochemical basis for alcohol addiction.

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·December 13, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Improve Human Self-Control Through Electrical Brain Stimulation

Researchers successfully demonstrate a technique to enhance self control through a new form of brain stimulation.

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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 25, 2013·2 min read

Scientists Find Brain Region That Helps You Make Up Your Mind

A new study reports the lateral habenula, an area of the brain linked to depression, plays a crucial role in decision making.

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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.

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·October 3, 2013·5 min read

Power of Precision Medicine Shown in Successful Treatment of Patient with Disabling OCD

A new study provides a glimpse into the current limitations and powerful implications of precision medicine.

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·June 19, 2013·3 min read

Long-Term Study Reports Deep Brain Stimulation Effective for Most Common Hereditary Dystonia

A long-term study suggests deep brain stimulation has good success rates and lasting benefits for patients with hereditary dystonia.

The image shows a person undergoing a deep brain stimulation implant surgery.

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·June 5, 2013·4 min read

New Technique for Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Proves Accurate and Safe

Neurosurgeons have developed a new way to perform deep brain stimulation surgeries. The new technique allows for more accurate placement of the electrodes in the brain and is likely to be safer for patients.

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DBS

Mechanism Behind the Activation of Dormant Memory Cells Discovered

Filling Me Softly

Speech Means Using Both Sides of Our Brain

Stimulating Brain Cells Stops Binge Drinking, Animal Study Finds

Researchers Study Alcohol Addiction Using Optogenetics

Scientists Improve Human Self-Control Through Electrical Brain Stimulation

Memories Are Geotagged with Spatial Information

Scientists Find Brain Region That Helps You Make Up Your Mind

Clinical Trial Brings Positive Results for Tinnitus Sufferers

Power of Precision Medicine Shown in Successful Treatment of Patient with Disabling OCD

Long-Term Study Reports Deep Brain Stimulation Effective for Most Common Hereditary Dystonia

New Technique for Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Proves Accurate and Safe

How the Brain Maps Every Number

Non-Drug Breakthrough for Postpartum Depression

Cancer Drug Halts Fragile Brain Bleeds

Astrocyte Subtypes Drive Synapse Formation and Memory

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