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Gender Differences in Parkinson’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsJune 16, 2018

Not only do women appear to be better protected against the effects of Parkinson's disease, a new study reveals a gender specific pathology exists in women with the disease as soon as the symptoms appear.... Read More...

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Electrical Stimulation in Brain Bypasses Senses and Instructs Movement

Neuroscience NewsDecember 8, 2017

University of Rochester researchers report low levels of electrical stimulation delivered to areas of the brain responsible for movement can instruct an appropriate response, replacing signals for sensory processing.... Read More...

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Advanced Artificial Limbs Mapped in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsOctober 27, 2017

Following targeted motor and sensory reinnervation, a procedure that reroutes residual limb nerves to intact muscles and skin in amputees, the brain remaps both motor and sensory pathways. Additionally, researchers note, TMSR may help counteract poorly adapted cortical plasticity following amputation.... Read More...

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How Do We Sense Moonlight and Daylight? Neurons Share Job of Sensing Ambient Light Levels

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 28, 2017

Study revels M1 ganglion cell photoreceptors can tune into different ranges of light intensity.... Read More...

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Memory Insight May Prove Beneficial For Those With Brain Damage

Neuroscience NewsMay 20, 2017

A new study reveals multiple parts of the brain are associated with memory processing. Findings could help develop new strategies to treat those with brain injuries.... Read More...

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Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Improves Cognitive Control

Neuroscience NewsDecember 16, 2016

Applying transcranial direct current stimulation to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can help to improve cognitive control and may be a beneficial treatment for those with autism, schizophrenia and ADHD, a new study reports.... Read More...

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How Parkinson’s Alters Brain Activity Over Time

Neuroscience NewsAugust 15, 2016

Researchers have identified how specific brain areas change over time in patients with Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Repetitive Body Movements May Form Long Lasting Motor Memories

Neuroscience NewsMarch 10, 2016

Researchers report repetitive movements in slow learning stages can alter the primary motor cortex and help people retain new motor skills.... Read More...

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Intelligence Network in the Human Brain Discovered

Neuroscience NewsDecember 21, 2015

Researchers identify two gene clusters in the brain linked to human intelligence.... Read More...

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Researchers Find Potential Route to Better Treatments for Fragile X and Autism

Neuroscience NewsOctober 23, 2013

Researchers discover three specific drugs affect three different kinds of neurotransmitter receptors which all appear to play roles in Fragile X.... Read More...

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CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in Brain

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The Real Promise of LSD, Mushrooms and MDMA for Medical Science

CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in Brain

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Improvement if Humanlike Conversations in Humanoid Robots

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Gender Differences in Parkinson’s Disease

Electrical Stimulation in Brain Bypasses Senses and Instructs Movement

Advanced Artificial Limbs Mapped in the Brain

How Do We Sense Moonlight and Daylight? Neurons Share Job of Sensing Ambient Light Levels

Memory Insight May Prove Beneficial For Those With Brain Damage

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Improves Cognitive Control

How Parkinson’s Alters Brain Activity Over Time

Repetitive Body Movements May Form Long Lasting Motor Memories

Intelligence Network in the Human Brain Discovered

Researchers Find Potential Route to Better Treatments for Fragile X and Autism