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·July 18, 2017·4 min read

Could Omega 3 Fatty Acids Help Treat Alzheimer’s?

Researchers shed new light on how DHA, a key essential Omega-3 fatty acid, could help promote cell survival and contribute to treating Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease and stoke.

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·June 18, 2020·4 min read

How chandelier cells light up the brain

Chandelier cells have an unusual direct method of communication. Unlike other neurons, chandelier cells connect directly to the part of a target neuron that initiates a spike.

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·May 23, 2019·3 min read

Bacteria in fermented food signal the human immune system, explaining health benefits

A metabolite produced by lactic acid bacteria binds to the third hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor (HCA), signalling the immune system. Researchers believe the receptor evolved to allow great apes to consume foods that were starting to decay. They suggest the receptor could mediate some beneficial and anti-inflammatory effects of lactic acid in humans, and could serve as a target to treat inflammatory diseases.

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·May 10, 2017·4 min read

Cells in Fly Brains Responsible For Regulating Protein Levels Identified

Researchers may be able to affect what fruit flies eat by controlling neurons that regulate protein hunger.

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·March 14, 2023·4 min read

Detecting Hidden Brain States With Mathematical Models

Using a mathematical model to study how the brain predicts information and learns, researchers discovered signals for accuracy are found in the anterior insula and anxiety affects activity levels in this brain region.

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·March 6, 2015·7 min read

Research Suggests Brain’s Melatonin May Trigger Sleep

The brain's naturally made melatonin contributes to falling and staying asleep.

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·July 5, 2018·2 min read

Hungry? A Newly Discovered Neural Circuit May Be to Blame

Researchers have identified a subset of neurons in a region of the hypothalamus that play a critical role in regulating feeding and appetite in mice.

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·August 15, 2017·5 min read

Granulins Are Brain Treasure, Not Trash

A new tool allows researchers to observe granulins inside cells.

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·April 11, 2023·3 min read

Jellyfish and Fruit Flies Shed Light on the Origin of Hunger Regulation

Researchers turn to jellyfish and fruitflies to explore the motivation to feed and shed new light on the mechanisms underlying feeding regulation.

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·September 18, 2019·5 min read

How sleepless nights compromise the health of your gut

Study reveals the function of specific immune cells, well documented as playing a significant role in gut health, is directly controlled by our circadian clock.

This is a drawing of a fruit fly with z's coming out of its mouth, as if it were snoring.

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·February 20, 2014·3 min read

Study in Fruitflies Strengthens Connection Among Protein Misfolding, Sleep Loss, and Age

Researchers investigate the molecular mechanisms underpinning sleep.

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·June 18, 2019·3 min read

Dormant neural stem cells in fruit flies activate to generate new brain cells

Awakening dormant stem cells could stimulate the growth of new neurons. The findings could have significant implications for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Homeostasis

Could Omega 3 Fatty Acids Help Treat Alzheimer’s?

How chandelier cells light up the brain

Bacteria in fermented food signal the human immune system, explaining health benefits

Cells in Fly Brains Responsible For Regulating Protein Levels Identified

Detecting Hidden Brain States With Mathematical Models

Research Suggests Brain’s Melatonin May Trigger Sleep

Hungry? A Newly Discovered Neural Circuit May Be to Blame

Granulins Are Brain Treasure, Not Trash

Jellyfish and Fruit Flies Shed Light on the Origin of Hunger Regulation

How sleepless nights compromise the health of your gut

Study in Fruitflies Strengthens Connection Among Protein Misfolding, Sleep Loss, and Age

Dormant neural stem cells in fruit flies activate to generate new brain cells

Researchers Release The Most Detailed Fruit Fly Nerve Cord Connectome

Wireless Olfactory Feedback System Enhances VR Experiences

Alexithymia & Childhood Trauma: Unraveling The Mysterious Connection

Deciphering the Century-Old Mystery: Revealing the Temporal Pole’s Function in the Brain

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