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·May 10, 2012·4 min read

Glial Cells Supply Nerve Fibers with Energy-Rich Metabolic Products

Glial cells pass on metabolites to neurons. Around 100 billion neurons in the human brain enable us to think, feel...

Featured Psychology

·September 13, 2012·3 min read

How Early Social Deprivation Impairs Long-Term Cognitive Function

A study shows social isolation during early life prevents the cells that make up the brain's white matter from maturing and producing the right amount of myelin, the fatty "insulation" on nerve fibers that helps them transmit long-distance messages within the brain.

This is an MRI of white matter structures in the human brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 8, 2013·4 min read

Study Shows How Infections in Newborns are Linked to Later Behavior Problems

Inflammation in the brain prevents cells from accessing the iron they need in order to perform a critical role in neurodevelopment.

This image shows a range of MRI brain scans from the study.

Featured Neurology

·August 26, 2014·3 min read

Wii Balance Board Induces Changes in the Brains of MS Patients

Researchers report using a balance board from a video game system can help some MS patients to reduce the risk of accidental falls.

This diagram shows the structure of a neuron.

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·August 26, 2015·4 min read

Tuning of Timing in Auditory Axons

Researchers discover the axons of auditory neurons which respond to low and high frequency sounds differ in morphology. These variations correlate with differences in the speed of signal conduction.

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·September 18, 2015·5 min read

Observing Social Life of Cells Boosts Understanding of Myelin Diseases

Researchers have developed a new method to capture how brain cells communicate with greater precision.

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·February 20, 2016·6 min read

Novel Combination of Ingredients in Formula Offers Support for Brain Development

Researchers report a novel combination of MFGM, lactoferrin and prebiotics added to a DHA and ARA formula advanced brain development in piglets. This advanced formula could potentially be used on human babies.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 7, 2016·5 min read

Myelin Cells Feel the Force

Researchers describe the mechanical forces at play during myelination.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·October 26, 2016·4 min read

Genetic Risk Factor for Binge Eating Discovered

A new study has identified a gene that appears to be associated with binge eating.

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·November 8, 2016·4 min read

Brain ‘Fat’ Key to Mental Health

A new study reports researchers have discovered a previously unknown relationship between brain function and structure. The findings could help explain how communication breaks down in diseases such as multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia.