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Researchers Describe First Model of Mitochondrial Epilepsy

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 15, 2019

Researchers have developed a new model of mitochondrial epilepsy which captures specific features observed in patients. The new model may help provide better therapies and treatments for the condition.... Read More...

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New Molecules Reverse Memory Loss Linked to Depression and Aging

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 14, 2019

Researchers have developed new therapeutic molecules that appear to assist in reversing memory loss associated with depression and aging.... Read More...

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Newly Isolated Human Gut Bacterium Reveals Possible Link to Depression

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

Researchers have identified and isolated a gut bacterium which appears to have a significant link to depression. ... Read More...

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MRI Scans Reveal How the Brain Protects Memories

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 1, 2019

A new MRI study reveals the neocortex and hippocampus are involved in mediating memory interference. ... Read More...

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When It Comes to Brain Connectivity, Cell Location Matters Most

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2019

A new study reports brain connectivity appears to be dictated by the spatial architecture of neurons, rather than the cell type-specific cues. ... Read More...

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Unexpected Link Between Feeding and Memory Brain Areas Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2019

A new study reveals how NCOR1/2 regulates memory involving a newly identified circuit between the lateral hypothalamus and hippocampus. Researchers believe the findings could have implications for future studies related to ASD and neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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The Circuits That Help You Keep Your Cool

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

Researchers reveal how connections from around the mammalian brain stimulate two key cell types in the locus coeruleus to moderate arousal in two different ways. ... Read More...

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New Key Mechanism of Epileptic Seizures Revealed

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 7, 2019

According to a new mathematical model of seizures, only the conductivity of the AMPA receptors in neurons in the temporal lobe significantly change, leading to stronger excitation and synaptic signals.... Read More...

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GABA Cells Help Fight Alcoholism

Neuroscience NewsDecember 19, 2018

Researchers have identified how alcohol influences dopaminergic and inhibitory neurons in the ventral tegmental area. The findings could help develop new treatments for alcohol dependence.... Read More...

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New Genetic Clues to Frontotemporal Dementia

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2018

Study reports a mutation in a single gene that causes hereditary frontotemporal dementia makes it harder for neurons to communicate, leading to neurodegeneration.... Read More...

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Schizophrenia Symptoms Alleviated: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2018

Researchers have alleviated schizophrenia symptoms in mice by restoring the ErbB4 receptor.... Read More...

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Researchers Solve Century Old Neuroscience Mystery

Neuroscience NewsNovember 9, 2018

Researchers have solves a longstanding mystery relating to perineuronal nets, giving rise to potential new treatments for epilepsy. The study reports the nets modulate electrical impulses in the brain and seizures can occur if perineuronal networks are dissolved.... Read More...

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It’s spring already? Physics explains why time flies as we age

Neuroscience

Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

It’s spring already? Physics explains why time flies as we age

Neurology

Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

Experimental blood test accurately spots fibromyalgia

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AI

Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2

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Robotics

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Psychology

Trigger Warnings Do Little to Reduce People’s Distress, Research Shows

Deep brain stimulation provides sustained relief for severe depression

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Researchers Describe First Model of Mitochondrial Epilepsy

New Molecules Reverse Memory Loss Linked to Depression and Aging

Newly Isolated Human Gut Bacterium Reveals Possible Link to Depression

MRI Scans Reveal How the Brain Protects Memories

When It Comes to Brain Connectivity, Cell Location Matters Most

Unexpected Link Between Feeding and Memory Brain Areas Discovered

The Circuits That Help You Keep Your Cool

New Key Mechanism of Epileptic Seizures Revealed

GABA Cells Help Fight Alcoholism

New Genetic Clues to Frontotemporal Dementia

Schizophrenia Symptoms Alleviated: Mouse Study

Researchers Solve Century Old Neuroscience Mystery