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Scientists discover how hepatitis C ‘ghosts’ our immune system

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2019

Hepatitis C virus increases the expression of SOCS, dulling the normal immune system response to viral infections. This may explain why Hepatitis C 'hides' in the immune system, leading to a lack of diagnosis in those suffering the infection. ... Read More...

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40 Genes Associated with Aggression Identified

Neuroscience NewsJuly 9, 2018

Researchers have identified 40 new genes they believe are related to aggressive behavior in both humans and mice. The findings deepen understanding of the genetic basis of aggressiveness.... Read More...

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The Written History of a Neuron

Neuroscience NewsApril 27, 2018

Researchers report neurons record their activity in gene expression, and the activity record can be reconstructed by analyzing gene expression patterns.... Read More...

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To Sleep or Not to Sleep: The Complex Genetic Network Behind Sleep Duration

Neuroscience NewsDecember 15, 2017

NIH researchers have identified a set of genes they believe could explain why some people need more, or less, sleep that others. The findings could help to develop new treatments for a variety of sleep disorders from insomnia to narcolepsy.... Read More...

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Doctors Can Now Predict the Severity of Your Disease by Measuring Molecules

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 12, 2017

A new technique may offer superior predictions for the outcomes of diseases with a genetic component, from Alzheimer's disease to depression. ... Read More...

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Plasma Membrane Protein May Help Generate New Neurons in Adult Hippocampus

Neuroscience NewsMay 11, 2017

A plasma membrane protein affects the generation of new neurons in the adult hippocampus, a new study reports.... Read More...

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One Step Closer to Finding Out How Wine May Protect Your Neurons

Neuroscience NewsMay 3, 2017

A new study finds wine-derived human gut metabolites may have neuroprotective capabilities.... Read More...

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Glucose Deprivation in the Brain Sets Stage for Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 31, 2017

Researchers discover a decline in glucose levels in the brain that occurs during the early stages of MCI.... Read More...

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New Insight Into Role of Cell Protein in Learning Ability and AIDS-Related Dementia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2017

Researchers report a protein that affects learning abilities in healthy subjects also plays a role in AIDS related dementia.... Read More...

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Detailed Analysis of Autism Associated Genes Finds Involvement in Key Pathways and Processes

Neuroscience NewsApril 7, 2016

Researchers have identified key underlying biological processes that involve some of the hundreds of genes known to contribute to the risk of autism spectrum disorders.... Read More...

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Coordinating Traffic Down the Neural Highway

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 18, 2015

Findings could open new avenues for designing drugs to treat ataxia, researchers report.... Read More...

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Using Light To Activate Opioid Receptors and Relieve Pain

Neuroscience NewsApril 30, 2015

Researchers have successfully activated the brain's opioid receptors using optogenetics.... Read More...

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Pregnant women increase peripersonal space to ‘keep dangers at arm’s length’

Many choices seems promising until you actually have to choose

Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumors during surgery

Neuroscience

Pregnant women increase peripersonal space to ‘keep dangers at arm’s length’

Many choices seems promising until you actually have to choose

Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumors during surgery

Neurology

Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumors during surgery

Modified protein can prevent Alzheimer’s disease in mice

Moral emotions, a diagnostic tool for frontotemporal dementia?

AI

The whisper of schizophrenia: Machine learning finds ‘sound’ words predict psychosis

AI used to detect brain’s response to multiple sclerosis treatment

Brain activation provides individual-level prediction of bipolar disorder risk

Robotics

Research moves closer to brain-machine interface autonomy

Six fingers per hand: Polydactyly equals extra motor ability

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Psychology

Pregnant women increase peripersonal space to ‘keep dangers at arm’s length’

Many choices seems promising until you actually have to choose

Moral emotions, a diagnostic tool for frontotemporal dementia?

MAPK

Scientists discover how hepatitis C ‘ghosts’ our immune system

40 Genes Associated with Aggression Identified

The Written History of a Neuron

To Sleep or Not to Sleep: The Complex Genetic Network Behind Sleep Duration

Doctors Can Now Predict the Severity of Your Disease by Measuring Molecules

Plasma Membrane Protein May Help Generate New Neurons in Adult Hippocampus

One Step Closer to Finding Out How Wine May Protect Your Neurons

Glucose Deprivation in the Brain Sets Stage for Alzheimer’s

Detailed Analysis of Autism Associated Genes Finds Involvement in Key Pathways and Processes

Coordinating Traffic Down the Neural Highway

Using Light To Activate Opioid Receptors and Relieve Pain