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New Mechanism Involved in Age Related Memory Loss Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2018

Researchers report specific alterations in signaling circuits associated with memory can induce an abnormal response in neurons, which is linked to the aging process and cognitive decline. ... Read More...

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CRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of Autism

Neuroscience NewsJune 25, 2018

Researchers have successfully reduced some symptoms associated with fragile X syndrome in mice with the help of CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing.... Read More...

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CRISPR Advances Autism Research

Neuroscience NewsAugust 18, 2017

Using CRISPR gene editing technology, researchers target the Shank3 gene in monkey embryos. Research backs previous findings of the importance of the Shank3 gene for brain development and its role in autism.... Read More...

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Potential New Path For PTSD Treatment

Neuroscience NewsJuly 18, 2017

A recent study in PNAS implicates alterations in the brain's glutamate signaling in people with PTSD. Neuroimaging revealed increased levels of mGluR5 in those with post traumatic stress disorder. Researchers report drugs that can reduce mGluR5 function could help reduce fear, stress and other symptoms of PTSD. ... Read More...

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Drug Restores Cells and Memories in Alzheimer’s: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2017

A new drug has proven effective at restoring memories and neural connections in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The new drug was originally developed as a treatment for Schizophrenia. While the drug does not destroy amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's, it does allow the plaques to co-exist with neurons.... Read More...

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New Explanation For Symptoms of Fragile X

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 25, 2016

A new study looks at some of the underlying causes of fragile X syndrome and offers suggestions for new treatment targets.... Read More...

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A Fast Acting Drug for OCD

Neuroscience NewsJuly 15, 2016

A new study provides a deeper understanding of the mechanisms behind OCD and suggests the disorder could be treated by a class of drugs that has been investigated in clinical trails.... Read More...

Neuroimaging Reveals Adaptations of the Alcoholic Brain

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2016

A new imaging technique could help to provide a way to break the cycle of alcoholism.... Read More...

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Mouse Model of Autism Offers Insights For Human Patients

Neuroscience NewsMay 10, 2016

Researchers have developed a new mouse model of a genetically linked type of autism. The new model helps reveal more about the role of genes and brain changes associated with the disorder.... Read More...

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Receptor Location May Be Key to Effectively Controlling Pain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 3, 2016

The location of the receptor in the cell has a major effect on the cell’s ability to transmit pain signals, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Chronic Pain is in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsOctober 12, 2015

A new study reports on the role of HCN channels in pain processing.... Read More...

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Gaining Insight Into How a New Class of Antidepressants Work

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 30, 2015

Researchers explain how a molecular amplification system helps a new class of antidepressants alter brain signaling in specific neurons and how this produces the antidepressant effect.... Read More...

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Eating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagers

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Neuroscience

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

Neurology

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Researchers point to a common cause in sudden death syndromes

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

AI

Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Robotics

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Psychology

Eating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagers

Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

When neurons are out of shape, antidepressants may not work

mGluR5

New Mechanism Involved in Age Related Memory Loss Discovered

CRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of Autism

CRISPR Advances Autism Research

Potential New Path For PTSD Treatment

Drug Restores Cells and Memories in Alzheimer’s: Mouse Study

New Explanation For Symptoms of Fragile X

A Fast Acting Drug for OCD

Neuroimaging Reveals Adaptations of the Alcoholic Brain

Mouse Model of Autism Offers Insights For Human Patients

Receptor Location May Be Key to Effectively Controlling Pain

Chronic Pain is in the Brain

Gaining Insight Into How a New Class of Antidepressants Work