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·May 8, 2017·4 min read

Lithium May Prevent Neuron Damage In TBI Patients

According to researchers, lithium, a drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder, and rapamycin can help to protect neurons from further damage in those with TBI.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 3, 2017·6 min read

A Genetic Reason for Impaired Skilled Movements

The loss of function of two genes prevents infant mice from developing motor skills as they mature, researchers say. The findings could have implications for patients with motor development disabilities.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 20, 2017·6 min read

Discovering the Basics of ‘Active Touch’

Researchers identify neurons that help us sense touch and motion.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 19, 2017·7 min read

Human Umbilical Cord Blood Protein Rejuvenates Impaired Memory and Learning: Aging Mouse Study

A single protein obtained from umbilical cord blood of newborn babies boosted brain function and cognition in aging mice, researchers report.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 18, 2017·3 min read

Familial Poverty Affects Toddlers’ Brain Function

Toddlers who come from a more impoverished background show more immature brain function and less of an ability to detect errors, a new study reports.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 17, 2017·6 min read

High Resolution Imaging With Conventional Microscopes

A new study microscopy technique could allow researchers to map neural networks in detail.

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·April 6, 2017·5 min read

Honey Bees Have Sharper Eyesight Than We Thought

According to a new study, honey bees have much better vision than previously believed.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 1, 2017·5 min read

Stretching the Boundaries of Neural Implants

Researchers have developed a flexible neural fiber implant that can deliver both optical impulses for optogenetic stimulation and electrical stimulation. The new implant could help to restore function in those with spinal cord injury.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 30, 2017·4 min read

Altered Perceptions

Researchers report on how certain activity in face cells can alter perception.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·March 21, 2017·6 min read

During Learning, Neurons Deep in Brain Engage in a Surprising Level of Activity

A new study could shed light on how the cerebellum encodes information.

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Auditory Neuroscience Electrophysiology Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·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.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 20, 2017·4 min read

How the Brain Remembers Fearful Experiences

Before a rat avoids a place of which they hold fearful memories, the brain recalls memories of the physical location where the event occurred, researchers report.