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·December 9, 2017·4 min read

How Toxoplasmosis Exploits Immune Cells to Reach the Brain

Stockholm University researchers have discovered how a common parasite found in cat feces moves through the body and enters the brain. Toxoplasma gondii is able to take control of immune cells and use them to move through the body, eventually reaching the brain. Read More

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·June 3, 2015·4 min read

Disruption of Delicate Chemical Balance Implicated as a Cause of Schizophrenia

Study takes a significant step into furthering the understanding of the biology underpinning schizophrenia, researchers say. Read More

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·May 1, 2014·7 min read

Studies Identify Spinal Cord Neurons that Control Skilled Limb Movement

Researchers identify two types of neurons which enable the spinal cord to control skilled forelimb movement. Read More

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·May 24, 2018·4 min read

Gut Bacteria Play Key Role in Anti Seizure Effects of Ketogenic Diet

Researchers believe they have established a causal link between gut bacteria and seizure susceptibility. The study also identifies a specific bacteria that plays a critical role in the anti-seizure effects of the ketogenic diet. Read More

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·March 3, 2020·4 min read

How our brains create breathing rhythm is unique to every breath

Each breath begins with hundreds of individual neurons haphazardly firing at low levels, then quickly synchronizing. The synchronization prompts activity that signals diaphragm and chest muscles to contract, causing expansion and inhalation. As the signal subsides, exhalation occurs. Read More

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·December 20, 2016·5 min read

Cataloging Dozens of New Neuronal Subtypes in the Hypothalamus

Researchers have identified new subtypes of neurons in the hypothalamus and determined the function of a dopamine neuron. Read More

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·May 25, 2017·4 min read

Resetting Balance in Reward Center May Help Treat Alcohol Addiction

A new study reveals insight into the mechanisms underlying alcohol addiction. Read More

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·October 23, 2018·3 min read

Smell of Lavender is Relaxing and Could Help Treat Anxiety

According to researchers, the scent of lavender is not only relaxing, the active compound, linalool, may help to treat anxiety disorders. Read More

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·September 29, 2016·4 min read

Alcohol Shown to Act in Same Way as Rapid Antidepressants

Researchers report alcohol produces the same neural and molecular changes as drugs that have proven to be rapidly effective antidepressants. Read More

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·September 1, 2017·4 min read

Scents and Social Preference: Identifying the Roots of Attraction

Researchers at UCSD have isolated two microRNA molecules that are responsible for mediating neurotransmission switching from aversion to attraction, and vice versa. Read More

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·November 21, 2017·4 min read

Defining Function of an Enigmatic Synaptic Protein

Researchers shed light on the role Synaptotagmin 7 plays in neurotransmission in inhibitory synapses. Read More

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·January 27, 2020·7 min read

Prescription drug improves symptoms of autism by targeting brain’s chemical messengers

A drug commonly prescribed for edema improves the symptoms for young children on the autism spectrum with no significant side effects. The drug, bumetanide, decreases the ratio of GABA to glutamate in the brain. Read More

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