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·February 2, 2022·6 min read

Different Autism Risk Genes, Same Effects on Brain Development

Three different autism risk genes affect similar aspects of neural formation and the same types of neurons in the developing human brain.

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·January 13, 2022·3 min read

Epstein-Barr Virus May Be Leading Cause of Multiple Sclerosis

The risk of developing mutliple sclerosis increases 32 fold following Epstein-Barr virus infection.

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·December 20, 2021·7 min read

Can a Dangerous Microbe Offer a New Way to Silence Pain?

A specific anthrax toxin blocks multiple types of pain in mouse models, a new study reports.

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·November 8, 2021·5 min read

The Secrets of Regeneration From Worms That Glow in the Dark

Transgenic three-banded panther worms are helping researchers uncover vital clues about regeneration.

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·October 11, 2021·6 min read

Unraveling the Mystery of Touch

Study provides a new understanding of the neuroscience mechanisms that make some parts of the body so sensitive to touch.

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·July 15, 2021·5 min read

A New Spidey Sense

Jumping spiders can distinguish between living and non-living objects based upon their movement, a new study reports.

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·June 24, 2021·6 min read

Mapping the Developing Brain

Combining single-cell genomic technologies, researchers create a new detailed map of the developing mouse cerebral cortex.

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·April 24, 2021·5 min read

Why Does Food Smell so Good When We’re Hungry?

A study of hungry mice sheds new light on the neurobiology of olfaction and food attraction. Researchers identified a pathway that promotes attraction to food odors over other olfactory cues.

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·April 12, 2021·5 min read

How Spanking May Affect Brain Development in Children

Corporal punishment may detrimentally harm brain development, a new study reports. Previous studies have revealed links between spanking and psychological problems, including depression and anxiety. The new study found children who experienced spanking as a form of punishment demonstrated greater activation in areas of the prefrontal cortex in response to fearful stimuli.

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·February 24, 2021·5 min read

Botulinum Toxin for Novel Therapeutics

Genetically engineering botulinum toxin could help advance new treatments for everything from neurodegenerative disorders to cytokine storms.

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·February 9, 2021·7 min read

Color Is in the Eye of the Beholder

The evolution of red color vision in a species of butterfly is linked to coordinating rhodopsin tuning.

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·December 9, 2020·8 min read

How Neurons Form Long-Term Memories

Mouse study reveals how neurons reorganize following experiencing novel stimuli. The study reports a possible mechanism for memory consolidation and recall, shedding new light on the biological underpinnings for long-term memory.