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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·February 6, 2016·4 min read

How the Brain Builds Place Memories

Researchers have succeeded in activating dormant memory cells in rats.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 4, 2016·4 min read

Why Female Newborns Are Better Protected From Brain Injury

Researchers report a protein called estrogen receptor α is higher in females, providing them with stronger protection from hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 3, 2016·7 min read

PTSD Linked to Accelerated Aging

Two new studies of veterans draw a link between PTSD and accelerated, premature aging.

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Featured Neurology

·February 3, 2016·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Plaques Found in Brains of Middle Aged TBI Patients

A new study reports amyloid plaques are present shortly after brain injury in middle aged people. The findings may help explain why people who suffer TBIs are at an increased risk for developing Alzheimer's.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 3, 2016·4 min read

You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks, But Younger Dogs Learn Faster

Older dogs are slower to learn and exhibit lower cognitive flexibility than younger dogs, but are better at logical reasoning, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 3, 2016·3 min read

Pinpointing How The Brain Controls Our Written Words

Researchers study stroke survivors who have lost the ability to spell in order to pinpoint the parts of the brain that control how we write words.

Featured Neurology

·February 3, 2016·3 min read

Drug Prevents Age Related Brain Changes in Rats

A new study reports researchers have been able to delay key age related brain changes with the help of a compound.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 2, 2016·5 min read

Moderate Seafood Consumption May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

A new study reports eating moderate amounts of seafood may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, the researchers found no correlation between higher levels of mercury in the brain and Alzheimer's neuropathology.