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Targeting ‘Hidden Pocket’ For Treatment of Stroke and Seizure

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 20, 2019

Study reveals a motif on the 93-series compound fits into a tiny pocket within the NMDA receptor. The findings could lead to new treatment options for stroke and seizures, researchers report. ... Read More...

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Targeting a Brain Mechanism Could Help Treat Aggression

Neuroscience NewsAugust 10, 2018

Researchers have identified some of the key neurobiological mechanisms that help keep aggression under control. The findings could help develop targeted treatments to help those with aggressive problems associated with psychological disorders.... Read More...

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How Do We Lose Memory? A STEP at a Time

Neuroscience NewsMarch 25, 2018

A new study reports increased levels of STEP in the hippocampus is linked to mild cognitive impairment.... Read More...

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CRISPR Advances Autism Research

Neuroscience NewsAugust 18, 2017

Using CRISPR gene editing technology, researchers target the Shank3 gene in monkey embryos. Research backs previous findings of the importance of the Shank3 gene for brain development and its role in autism.... Read More...

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Taking a Deep Dive into NMDA Receptor Variation

Neuroscience NewsNovember 10, 2016

A new study could guide anticonvulsant treatment for some people with genetic epilepsy with repurposed Alzheimer's medications.... Read More...

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Stimulating Neurons Could Protect Against Brain Damage

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 21, 2016

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows neural networks to protect against the spread of secondary brain damage as seen in TBI and ischemic stroke.... Read More...

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Compound from Hops Aids Cognitive Function in Young Animals

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 22, 2014

Researchers discover the xanthohumol, a flavinoid found in hops, can improve cognitive function in young mice but not in older animals.... Read More...

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Better Cognition Seen with Gene Variant Carried by 1 in 5 People

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2014

Researchers discover a gene already associated with longevity also improves memory and learning. The findings could help develop new treatments for cognitive decline.... Read More...

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Study Identifies Brain Circuits Involved in Learning and Decision Making

Neuroscience NewsJuly 9, 2013

A new study has identified neural circuits in mice which are involved in the learning and altering of behaviors. The findings could have implications for alcoholism and other addictive behaviors.... Read More...

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Scientists Advance Understanding of Brain Receptor; Could Help Fight Neurological Disorders

Neuroscience NewsMay 28, 2013

A new study provides clues into how the function of the most common NMDA receptor subtypes may be manipulated for clinical benefit. NMDA receptors have been implicated in a number of neurological and psychological disease, from Alzheimer's to schizophrenia. ... Read More...

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Depression in early adulthood linked to memory loss in your fifties

Researchers point to a common cause in sudden death syndromes

Brain region discovered that only processes spoken, not written words

Neuroscience

Depression in early adulthood linked to memory loss in your fifties

Researchers point to a common cause in sudden death syndromes

Brain region discovered that only processes spoken, not written words

Neurology

Researchers point to a common cause in sudden death syndromes

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

AI

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

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

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

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

Depression in early adulthood linked to memory loss in your fifties

African-Americans more likely to be misdiagnosed with schizophrenia

Sports involvement linked to fewer depressive symptoms in children

Targeting ‘Hidden Pocket’ For Treatment of Stroke and Seizure

How Do We Lose Memory? A STEP at a Time

CRISPR Advances Autism Research

Taking a Deep Dive into NMDA Receptor Variation

Stimulating Neurons Could Protect Against Brain Damage

Compound from Hops Aids Cognitive Function in Young Animals

Better Cognition Seen with Gene Variant Carried by 1 in 5 People

Study Identifies Brain Circuits Involved in Learning and Decision Making

Scientists Advance Understanding of Brain Receptor; Could Help Fight Neurological Disorders