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Featured Psychology

·May 21, 2017·5 min read

Why Bad Moods Can Be Good For You

Researchers say bad moods and sadness can be a useful and adaptive part of life, making it easier for us to cope with everyday situations and challenges.

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Featured Neurology

·May 20, 2017·3 min read

Memory Insight May Prove Beneficial For Those With Brain Damage

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.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 20, 2017·3 min read

Finding Traces of Memory Processing During Sleep

A machine learning algorithm shows that during sleep, the brain actively reprocesses information learned the previous day, strengthening the memory.

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Featured Neuroscience

·May 19, 2017·4 min read

Storing a Memory Involves Distant Parts of the Brain

According to a new study, distant areas of the brain are required to help store a single memory.

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Featured Neurology

·May 19, 2017·2 min read

Could Omega-3 Protect Against Alzheimer’s?

SPECT imaging study finds increased blood flow to brain areas associated with memory and learning in people with higher omega 3 levels.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 19, 2017·5 min read

Disrupted Fat Breakdown in the Brain of Mice Makes Them Dumb

Blocking the breakdown of a specific fat molecule in the the brains of mice lead to reduced learning ability and memory retention. Additionally, researchers noted an increase of Alzheimer's related proteins. Findings may help explain how dementia may develop in humans, researchers say.

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Featured Neuroscience

·May 18, 2017·4 min read

Healthy Brain Aging Linked to Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids in the Blood

Researchers add to evidence that omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids promote health brain aging.

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Featured Neurology

·May 17, 2017·6 min read

New Insights Into Early Cognitive Markers for Alzheimer’s

Findings could help doctors to diagnose Alzheimer's disease at an earlier stage, researchers say.

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·May 17, 2017·5 min read

Precise Mechanisms of a Calcium Dependent Kinase During the Formation of New Memories

Study documents how CaMKII acts during synaptic plasticity, providing clues about the molecular signals that regulate memory formation.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 16, 2017·4 min read

Exercise Can Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’s

Another new study finds those who exercise have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·May 15, 2017·6 min read

Study Expands Understanding of How the Brain Encodes Fear Memory

Findings could lead to the development of new treatments to reduce the effects of PTSD, researchers say.

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Featured Neuroscience

·May 13, 2017·5 min read

Cell Number Determines Structure of Neural Maps

Study reports the ordered structure of brain areas is not only determined by neural connectivity, but also by the total number of neurons.

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