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·February 9, 2017·5 min read

Soccer Success in the Young Can Be Measured in the Brain

Cognitive function can be quantified and linked to how well a child performs in a game of soccer, researchers report.

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·March 14, 2017·6 min read

New Clues to Schizophrenia

According to new studies, people with schizophrenia have lower levels of GABA and altered immune cells in the brain.

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·April 5, 2017·4 min read

Self Harm Linked to Violence Towards Others

Researchers report on a link between people who self harm and violent crime.

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·May 17, 2017·4 min read

Placebo Effect Despite Intellectual Disability

A new study provides contrary evidence to popular belief and states people with congenital intellectual disabilities are sensitive to placebo-like effects.

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·May 24, 2017·4 min read

Brain Detects Disease in Others Even Before it Breaks Out

According to researchers, our senses of smell and vision make us aware that someone is on the verge of sickness, even before symptoms appear.

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·May 25, 2017·4 min read

How Fear Can Develop Out of Others’ Traumas

The endogenous opioid system may be responsible for learned fear based on the trauma of others, researchers report.

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·September 27, 2017·4 min read

Migraine With Aura May Increase Stroke Risk

A new study published in Brain reports an increased risk of stroke in those who suffer from migraines with aura, but found no evidence of heightened stroke risk for people who suffered from migraines alone.

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·October 5, 2017·5 min read

Astrocytes Play Key Role in Respiratory Center and Breathing Regulation

A groundbreaking study from Karolinska Institute researchers reports astrocytes play a key tole in the respiratory center of the brain stem and assist with the regulation of breathing. The findings are significant as they could provide clues to the causes of respiratory diseases.

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·January 29, 2018·3 min read

Estrogen Causes Neuroblastoma Cells to Mature into Neurons

Karolinska Institute researchers report over-expression of the estrogen receptor causes neuroblastoma cells to mature into neuron-like cells.

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·February 15, 2018·4 min read

Atlas of Brain Blood Vessels Provides Fresh Clues to Brain Diseases

Researchers have mapped cells that form the brain's blood vessels and blood brain barrier.

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·March 3, 2018·3 min read

Promising Therapeutic Approach for Spinal Cord Injuries

Researchers improve the recovery of function in mice following spinal cord injury.

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·May 7, 2018·4 min read

Unexpected Discovery Gives Rise to New Model For Brain Network Studies

Researchers from Karolinska Institute have made an important discovery that could impact neuroscience research. Researchers found TIDA neurons have different wiring in rats and mice. This is due to mice lacking gap junctions. Findings have inspired scientists to create a new model for studying the role of gap junctions in the brain.