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·August 11, 2016·4 min read

Targeting the Gut-Brain Connection Can Impact Immunity

Researchers report that manipulating dopamine signaling in the nervous system of C. elegans can control inflammation in the gut.

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·August 5, 2016·4 min read

Brain Areas Distinguish Between Good and Bad

Researchers have identified two areas involved in a neural network that helps interpret situations as positive or negative.

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·August 5, 2016·4 min read

Brain Network of Psychopathic Criminal Functions Differently

Researchers report a strong focus on reward coupled with a lack of self control appears to drive criminal psychopaths.

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·August 4, 2016·5 min read

Botulinum Toxin May Travel Further Than Expected in Nerve Cells

Researchers report botox may spread from the injection site to produce symptoms consistent with botulism, including muscle weakness and breathing problems.

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·August 3, 2016·5 min read

Elders Use Brain Networks Differently For Short Term Recall

According to researchers, age related changes in the organization of neural networks when performing short term memory tasks may help to compensate for other aspects of brain aging.

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·July 21, 2016·5 min read

Neural Networks: Why Larger Brains Are More Susceptible to Mental Illness

Weaker long distance connections in the mammalian brain may explain why bigger brains are more susceptible to mental illnesses.

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·July 21, 2016·4 min read

Temporarily Turning Off Brain Area to Better Understand Function

Researchers report that temporarily turning off an area of the brain changes patterns of activity across much of the remaining brain.

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·July 19, 2016·5 min read

Abnormalities Found in ‘Insight’ Areas of the Brain in Anorexia

According to researchers, people with anorexia nervosa scored lowest on a test measuring their ability to form insight.

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·July 18, 2016·4 min read

Unlocking the Secrets of the Brain: Defining and Measuring Human Intelligence

Researchers have identified how different parts of the brain interact with each other at different times in order to discover how intellect works.

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·July 11, 2016·6 min read

Measuring Damage to Brain Networks May Aid Stroke Treatment and Predict Recovery

Researchers report functional brain scans that measure damage to the brain's communication network could predict stroke recovery.

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·July 8, 2016·5 min read

Cracking the Brain’s Code

Researchers report they have successfully linked a rabbit retina to a chip in vitro.

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·July 6, 2016·4 min read

Decreased Connectivity Between Brain Regions For Those With Anger Disorder

According to a new study, people with impulsive aggression have a weakened connection between areas of the brain associated with language processing, social interaction and sensory input.