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·July 20, 2015·5 min read

Mom’s Gut Parasites Protect Babies’ Brains From Inflammation

According to a new study, tapeworms can protect infant rats from neuroinflammation.

Featured Neuroscience

·July 20, 2015·3 min read

Neurons Learning to Remember: Mechanism of Neural Information Storage Identified

Researchers identify a calcium dependent mechanism for neuronal information storage.

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·July 15, 2015·4 min read

Watching Memories Piece Together

According to researchers, memories are more like separate but connected “snapshots” in the brain than uninterrupted video reels.

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Featured Genetics

·July 15, 2015·7 min read

Researchers Identify Gene Associated with Healthy Information Processing

A new study links a genetic mutation to information processing speed.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 14, 2015·5 min read

Amazing Case of Man With 90 Minute Memory

Researchers claim the case of a man who suffers from extreme anterograde amnesia following a trip to the dentist is "like nothing we have ever seen before".

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·July 13, 2015·2 min read

Lack of Sleep Makes Memories Less Accessible When Under Stress

According to a new study, sleep loss can have a negative impact on memory recollection, especially during stressful situations.

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·July 10, 2015·4 min read

Retrosplenial Cortex Plays Important Role in Spatial Mapping and Navigation

A new study reports the retrosplenial cortex appears to play a vital role in navigation and spatial mapping.

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·July 8, 2015·3 min read

Long-Term Effects of Type 2 Diabetes on the Brain and Cognition

A new study reports on the negative changes in the ability to regulate blood flow to the brain and lower scores in tests of cognitive skills for people with type 2 diabetes.

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·July 8, 2015·4 min read

Evidence of Learning and Memory in Fetuses Six Weeks Prior to Birth

According to researchers, babies begin to acquire knowledge in the womb earlier than previously believed.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·July 7, 2015·5 min read

Enriched Blood Cells Help Preserve Cognition in Mice With Features of Alzheimer’s

Researchers have been able to preserve cognition in mice exhibiting features of Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·July 6, 2015·5 min read

Immune System Molecule Linked to Age Related Cognitive Decline

Beta-2 microglobulin, a blood-borne molecule, blocks neurogenesis and promotes cognitive decline as we age, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience

·July 3, 2015·4 min read

REM Sleep Converts Waking Experiences into Lasting Memories in Developing Brain

A new study reports on the importance of REM sleep for the developing brain and questions the increasing use of REM disrupting medications in children.