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·October 11, 2022·5 min read

Why Are Sounds Not Perceived Under Anesthesia?

Under anesthesia, neuron assemblies that respond to sound become indistinguishable from spontaneously active neurons. Findings suggest the state of unconsciousness produced by anesthesia forces the cerebral cortex to mask sensory input with spontaneous neural activity.

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·April 20, 2022·4 min read

When Severe Infection Causes Long-Term Mood Disorders

The activation of a neural circuit comprising of the central nucleus of the amygdala and the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis in the first hours following sepsis infection induced anxiety behaviors in mice two weeks after the infection cleared. The behaviors mimicked the PTSD symptoms patients experience following sepsis infection.

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·July 11, 2021·4 min read

Immaturity of Microbiota and Epithelial Barriers Implicated in Neonatal Meningitis

Immaturity of the gut microbiome and epithelial barriers in the gut and choroid plexus appear to play a significant role in neonatal susceptibility to meningitis.

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·February 28, 2018·4 min read

The Factors that Most Affect Our Immune System

Researchers investigate the different factors that affect our immune system and why some of us are more prone to diseases than others.

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·February 22, 2018·3 min read

New Neurons in the Adult Brain Are Involved in Sensory Learning

According to researchers, adult born neurons play a critical role in the identification of sensory stimulus and the positive values associated with sensory experience.