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·October 21, 2016·4 min read

Neurons Adjust Their Proteins During Homeostatic Scaling

A new study reports neurons adjust their synapses by altering the synthesis of hundreds of proteins.

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·June 29, 2018·4 min read

How the Brain Processes Temperature Information to Alter Behavior

Researchers report on how specific neurons can process sensory information about temperature and facilitate a change in behavior to adapt to the climate.

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·January 13, 2016·2 min read

Novel Factor in Parkinson’s Disease Discovered

Researchers have identified a cellular defect in patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease.

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·October 9, 2014·2 min read

Hunger Games: How the Brain ‘Browns’ Fat to Aid Weight Loss

A new study reveals a molecular process in the brain which impacts how much energy we can burn and how much weight we can lose.

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·March 30, 2016·4 min read

A New Theory of Sleep

A new study reports homeostatic rebalancing does not occur during sleep, but rather during periods of wakefulness.

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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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·November 8, 2016·3 min read

Collapse of Mitochondria-Associated Membrane in ALS

Researchers report a collapse of the mitochondria-associated membrane is a common halmark in two genetic forms of ALS.

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·July 19, 2017·3 min read

Memory Takes Time

Researchers from NYU investigate how short-term memory may evolve into long term memories.

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·January 10, 2017·3 min read

Microglia Cells Renew Themselves Quicker Than First Thought

The turn over of microglia cells is at least ten times faster than previously predicted, allowing for entire renewal of microglia a number of times during ones lifetime, a new study reports.

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·March 27, 2015·3 min read

Genes Involved in Memory and Learning Activated when Professional Musicians Perform

A new study investigates the effect of musical performance on the gene expression of professional musicians and finds enhanced activity in motor function, memory and learning.

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·September 17, 2019·2 min read

How gut bacteria negatively influences serotonin and blood sugar levels

A new study shows how the microbiome communicates with cells producing serotonin to influence blood sugar levels. The microbiome can worsen metabolism by signaling to cells in the gut that produce serotonin. This drives up serotonin levels. The rise in blood serotonin levels causes metabolic problems.