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·October 5, 2020·6 min read

Molecular Mechanism That Allows Memories to Form Discovered

Engram cells encode details of memories as they are formed. These cells become reactivated when a memory is recalled. The process is controlled by remodeling of chromatin in the cells.

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·August 20, 2020·6 min read

Rewriting the Rules of Machine-Generated Art

Deep layers of artificial neural networks can be edited to generate surprising and abstract images.

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·August 4, 2020·6 min read

Key Brain Region Was ‘Recycled’ as Humans Developed the Ability to Read

The inferior temporal cortex is capable of performing tasks, such as distinguishing between real and nonsense words and picking out specific letters from words.

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·July 31, 2020·5 min read

To Distinguish Contexts, Animals Think Probabilistically

The act of remapping an area can be mathematically modeled as probabilistic reasoning in rodents.

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·July 22, 2020·6 min read

Mapping the Brain’s Sensory Gatekeeper

Mapping the thalamic reticular nucleus, researchers have identified two distinct subnetworks of neurons with different functions. Findings offer insight into more specific targets for therapeutics to alleviate some sensory, sleep, and attention symptoms associated with ASD and other disorders characterized by sensory hypersensitivity.

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·July 20, 2020·6 min read

A Mechanical Way to Stimulate Neurons

Researchers used magnetic nanodiscs that can be activated by external magnetic fields to mechanically stimulate cells. The new method may be a useful tool for researching neural responses.

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·July 11, 2020·7 min read

Signs of COVID-19 May Be Hidden in Speech Signals

Vocal recordings of asymptomatic coronavirus patients reveal potential indicators of COVID-19 infection. Preliminary results hint at a biomarker in the vocal system coordination that can indicate the presence of COVID-19.

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·June 17, 2020·7 min read

Study sheds light on a classic visual illusion

A new study sheds light on why we get tricked by a classic optical illusion. Researchers found brightness estimations occur before visual information reaches the visual cortex, probably originating in the retina.

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·May 20, 2020·5 min read

Scientists find a new way to reverse symptoms of Fragile X

A new mouse study reveals a drug compound is effective at treating and potentially reversing symptoms of Fragile x syndrome.

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·May 18, 2020·4 min read

Aging neurons accumulate DNA damage

Restoring HDAC1 could have potential benefits for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease and people with age-related cognitive decline.

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·April 29, 2020·5 min read

How could Covid-19 and the body’s immune response affect the brain?

Mounting evidence suggests coronavirus affects the brain, in addition to the lungs. Researchers are examining the threat COVID-19 posses to long term brain health. They speculate maternal inflammation could lead to an increased risk of autism-like behaviors and neurodevelopment deficits in children born to mothers diagnosed with coronavirus. Other studies are exploring how the virus may spread in the nervous system via synaptic transmission.

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·April 22, 2020·7 min read

Cells in lungs, nasal passage, and intestines more susceptible to COVID-19 infection

Researchers have identified specific cell types that appear to be the main targets of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Using existing data on the RNA found in different types of cells, researchers were able to identify cells that expressed ACE2 and TMPRSS2, two proteins that assist coronavirus to enter human cells. Cells in the lungs, nasal passage and intestines appear to be the main targets for SARS-CoV-2.

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