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·October 10, 2013·5 min read

Enigmatic Neurons Help Flies Get Oriented

Researchers have identified neurons in a fly's brain which tune into basic visual features to help them get their bearings.

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

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·October 9, 2013·2 min read

Neurological Researchers Find Fat May Be Linked to Memory Loss

The loss of fat metabolizing protein PPARalpha in the hippocampus can lead to dementia, a new study finds.

This is a cerebral cortex brain slice under a microscope.

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·October 6, 2013·3 min read

Class of Cortical Inhibitory Neurons That Specialize in Disinhibition Identified

VIP interneurons specialize in inhibiting other inhibitory neurons in multiple regions of the cerebral cortex under specific behavioral conditions, a new study shows.

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·October 3, 2013·2 min read

Drowsy Drosophila Shed Light on Sleep and Hunger

Researchers find a key function of the neuropeptide sNPF which regulates sleep, hunger and metabolism in Drosophila.

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·October 2, 2013·3 min read

Brain and Song Structure in Zebra Finches Strongly Influenced by Environment

Variations in brain and song structure in zebra finches is strongly influenced by environment, a new study suggests.

This is a diagram of an implanted vagus nerve stimulation device in a human.

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·October 1, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Find Early Success in New Treatment for Stroke Recovery

Researchers report on full recovery of forelimb strength in rats after a stroke by using vagus nerve stimulation.

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·September 27, 2013·2 min read

Brain Processes ‘Big’ Words Faster Than ‘Small’ Words

Words which refer to 'big', abstract things are processed more quickly by the brain than 'smaller' words, a new study suggests.

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·September 26, 2013·4 min read

Dynamics of Protein Synthesis at Neuron Tip is Basis for Memory and Learning

A new study finds protein synthesis in dendrites could be responsible for long-term memory formation in the brain, in addition to other functions.

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·September 25, 2013·2 min read

Study Finds Link Between Commonly Prescribed Statin and Memory Impairment

Researchers have found a link between a commonly prescribed statin drug and cognitive impairment, according to a new study.

The diagram shows the location of the primary and secondary auditory cortex in the brain.

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·September 25, 2013·3 min read

Getting an Expected Award is Music to the Brain’s Ears

A new study adds to the mounting evidence that the auditory cortex does more than just process sound.

This is a copy of the brain that changes itself.

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·September 20, 2013·1 min read

“The Brain That Changes Itself” Author Norman Doidge to Present Webinar Based on Best Selling Book

On Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. Pacific (1 p.m. Eastern), Scientific Learning Corp. will present a free, online seminar by Norman Doidge, M.D., author of the New York Times and international bestseller, "The Brain That Changes Itself."