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·July 2, 2018·7 min read

Experimental Drug Stops Parkinson’s Progression: Mouse Study

A newly developed experimental drug, that contains similar compounds to those in diabetes medications, slows the progression of Parkinson's in mouse models of the disease, researchers report.

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·July 2, 2018·5 min read

Mid to Late Life Increases in Marker of Chronic Inflammation Tied to Dementia

A new study provides further evidence that chronic inflammation during middle to late age can alter brain structure, resulting in poor cognition and dementia.

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·May 29, 2018·6 min read

Cross Talk Between Neurons that Control Touch Identified: Mouse Study

Researchers have successfully mapped brain networks that are responsible for perception and movements linked to touch. The findings may provide new insights into the connection between movement and touch.

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·May 3, 2018·7 min read

Decoding the Brain’s Learning Machine

A new study sheds light on how the cerebellum is able to make predictions and learn from mistakes, especially when it comes to completing complex motor actions. The findings could help in the development of new machine learning technologies.

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·April 3, 2018·4 min read

Long-Lasting Brain Proteins Offer Clues to How Memories Last a Lifetime

Researcher report long-lasting proteins in the brain could be a crucial part of the molecular machinery that helps govern long term memory and learning.

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·January 8, 2018·5 min read

AI Technology Charts Immune Cell Receptor

Johns Hopkins researchers utilize AI technology to create a map which compares different cellular receptors on the surface of T-cells.

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·September 4, 2017·5 min read

Love Your Beauty Rest? You Can Thank These Brain Cells

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have identified specific neurons in the zona incerta that appear to help promote sleep. The discovery could help develop new treatments for insomnia and other sleep disorders.

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·August 22, 2017·5 min read

Brain’s Self-Regulation in Teens at Risk for Obesity

Teens at risk for obesity as they age have less active self regulatory systems in the brain, a new study reports.

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·July 10, 2017·5 min read

On-Site Ecstasy Pill Testing Service May Reduce User Risks at Concerts and Raves

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have found that free ecstasy pill testing at raves and concerts could have a positive impact in preventing some people from using adulterated drugs. The study, researchers say, adds to critical evidence that on site pill testing is a valuable tool for public health and safety.

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·June 19, 2017·5 min read

A No-Brainer? Mouse Eyes Constrict to Light Without Direct Link to the Brain

In lower mammals, the iris may sense light and cause the pupils to constrict without involving the brain, a new study reports.

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·May 18, 2017·6 min read

How the Injured Brain Tells the Body It’s Hurt

Researchers uncover the mechanism that alerts immune cells to travel to the site of injury in the brain.

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·April 25, 2017·7 min read

Low Levels of Memory Protein Linked to Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s

Researchers report low levels of NPTX2 in the brains of those with Alzheimer's disease may alter neural activity in a way that it could lead to memory loss associated with the disease.

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Johns Hopkins Medicine

Experimental Drug Stops Parkinson’s Progression: Mouse Study

Mid to Late Life Increases in Marker of Chronic Inflammation Tied to Dementia

Cross Talk Between Neurons that Control Touch Identified: Mouse Study

Decoding the Brain’s Learning Machine

Long-Lasting Brain Proteins Offer Clues to How Memories Last a Lifetime

AI Technology Charts Immune Cell Receptor

Love Your Beauty Rest? You Can Thank These Brain Cells

Brain’s Self-Regulation in Teens at Risk for Obesity

On-Site Ecstasy Pill Testing Service May Reduce User Risks at Concerts and Raves

A No-Brainer? Mouse Eyes Constrict to Light Without Direct Link to the Brain

How the Injured Brain Tells the Body It’s Hurt

Low Levels of Memory Protein Linked to Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s

How Scientists Cracked the Ketamine Code for Depression

Brain Prioritizes “Sound Offsets” During Hearing Repair

Glucose Levels Signal the Growth of Myelin

Why Your Brain “Dreams” Even When You’re Awake

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