Pyramid Shaped Neurons Provide Algorithm for Us to Recognize and Categorize Food
Researchers report pyramidal neurons in the basolateral amygdala help us to recognize and categorize foods.... Read More...
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Probiotic Use is a Link Between Brain Fogginess and Severe Bloating
A new study reveals probiotic use can result in a significant accumulation of bacteria in the small intestine. Researchers say the bacterial accumulation can result in brain fogginess and significant belly bloating.... Read More...
How High Blood Pressure Hurts Cognition
Researchers report impairments in the neuroprotective communication between neural blood vessels, astrocytes and neurons may be an early factor in how high blood pressure may impair cognitive function.... Read More...
Silence is Golden When it Comes to How Our Brains Work
Researchers say the relative silence between firing spikes of neurons help the brain to encrypt information.... Read More...
Blocking the Siren Call of Two Aggressive Cancers
An inhibitor of the 20-HETE chemical has been used to successfully control the spread and growth of human glioblastoma and breast cancer in lab models of the diseases, researchers report.... Read More...
Intermittent Electrical Brain Stimulation Improves Memory
Electrically stimulating the nucleus basalis of Meynert elevated acetylcholine levels and helped improve working memory, a new study reports.... Read More...
Gene That Enables Memories and Sense of Direction Produces Schizophrenia Like Symptoms When Mutated
A new study reports mice that express a reduced amount of the TMEM108 protein were more likely to express schizophrenia like symptoms, including memory and navigational problems.... Read More...
Mitochondria Appear Good Treatment Target for Stroke and TBI Recovery
Researchers believe that, given time, mitochondria can recover their normal form following TBI or stroke.... Read More...
Our Brains Have a Basic Algorithm That Enables Our Intelligence
Researchers report relatively simple math logic underlies complex brain computations.... Read More...
Fun and Comfort With Exercise Helps Young People With Autism Remain Active
Researchers suggest that to inspire young people with autism and ADHD to exercise, people need to make the activities fun.... Read More...