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·August 26, 2022·6 min read

Researchers Have Discovered a Population of Neurons That Light up Whenever We See Images of Food

Images of food stimulate a newly discovered population of food-responsive neurons in the ventral visual stream. Researchers believe there may be an evolutionary reason for this neural population that may reflect the significance of food in human culture.

This shows the visual cortex in a brain slice

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·August 19, 2022·5 min read

When Alzheimer’s Degrades Cells That Cross Hemispheres, Visual Memory Suffers

Alzheimer's disease disrupts some forms of visual memory by degrading a newly identified brain circuit that connects the primary visual cortex of each hemisphere.

This shows neurons from the acc to the motor cortex

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·August 5, 2022·6 min read

When a Task Adds More Steps, This Circuit Helps You Notice

Researchers reveal how the anterior cingulate cortex and motor cortex collaborate to update behaviors when adding a new step to an established task.

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·August 4, 2022·6 min read

How Microglia Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease

Microglia that express the Alzheimer's associated APOE4 genetic variant are unable to effectively metabolize lipids. This causes lipids to build up, promoting inflammation and preventing effective neurotransmission.

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·July 19, 2022·6 min read

Similar Activity in Brain’s Language Network, No Matter the Language You Speak

In a study of speakers of 45 languages, researchers found similar patterns of brain activity and language selectivity.

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·June 17, 2022·7 min read

Artificial Neural Networks Model Facial Processing in Autism

Artificial intelligence helps shed new light on why many with autism have a difficult time when it comes to processing emotions via facial expressions.

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·June 8, 2022·6 min read

Three Distinct Brain Circuits in the Thalamus Contribute to Parkinson’s Symptoms

Neurons in the parafascicular thalamus project to three different parts of the basal ganglia. Targeting these circuits could be a new target for treating motor dysfunction and depression associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·June 1, 2022·5 min read

Engineers Develop Nanoparticles That Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier

Researchers have developed drug-carrying nanoparticles that cross the blood-brain barrier, allowing for more effective delivery to the brain than conventional medications. The nanoparticles can get into tumors and kill glioblastoma brain cancer cells.

This shows neurons in the locus coeruleus

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·June 1, 2022·6 min read

How the Brain Responds to Surprising Events

Surprising events trigger the release of noradrenaline in the brain, helping to focus attention and learn from the experience.

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·May 28, 2022·6 min read

New Gels Could Help the Medicine Go Down

Researchers have developed a new drug-delivering gel made from plant-based oils that make the consumption of pills easier for those who have a difficult time taking their medications.

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·May 26, 2022·8 min read

Early Sound Exposure in the Womb Shapes the Auditory System

Muffled sounds experienced in the womb prime the brain’s ability to interpret some sounds and may be key for auditory development.

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·April 5, 2022·7 min read

System Helps Severely Motor-Impaired Individuals Type More Quickly and Accurately

Nomon, a newly designed flexible system, incorporates probabilistic reasoning to learn how users with motor impairments and paralysis make selections when typing and adjust the interface to improve speed and accuracy.

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