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·February 13, 2015·2 min read

The Neural Basis of “Being in the Mood”

Hippocampal neurons combine social information with hormonal state in female mice, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 16, 2015·2 min read

Could Our Brain Instruct Our Bodies to Burn More Fat?

New research provides additional insight into how the brain regulates body fat and could help provide more effective methods of weight loss.

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Featured Neurology Psychology

·December 1, 2014·3 min read

Brain Scans Show Pituitary Abnormalities in Veterans with PTSD

A new neuroimaging study reports veterans with PTSD could have hormonal irregularities due to pituitary gland damage from blast related injuries.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·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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Featured Neuroscience

·August 20, 2014·3 min read

Maturing Brain Flips Function of Amygdala in Regulating Stress Hormones

According to a new study, the amygdala has an inhibitory effect on cortisol during early development of nonhuman primates.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 13, 2014·5 min read

Single Gene Controls Jet Lag

Researchers report they have discovered a master gene responsible for sleep and wake cycles.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 23, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Profile Active Genes in Neurons Based on Connections

Researchers have devised a way to create snapshots of gene expression in neurons based on their connections.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 24, 2014·3 min read

Fruitfly Study Identifies Brain Circuit that Drives Daily Cycles of Rest and Activity

Researchers identify neural circuitry in fruit flies that helps control their circadian rhythm.

Featured Neuroscience

·January 30, 2014·5 min read

Worry on the Brain

Researchers discover neural circuitry which promotes stress induced anxiety.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·January 13, 2014·3 min read

Multi-Institutional Team Finds Targetable Mutation in Rare Brain Tumor

A genetic mutation associated with a number of cancers could also be responsible for papillary craniopharyngioma, a rare but debilitating brain tumor, a new study reports.

This image shows the location of the hypothalamus in the brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 4, 2013·3 min read

Estrogen: Not Just Produced by the Ovaries

New research shows the hypothalamus can directly control reproductive functions in rhesus monkeys. The researchers believe it is likely to perform the same actions in human women.