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The image shows a deep dissection of brain-stem. Lateral view. The "Inferior colliculus" is yellow, and is labeled at left.

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·October 1, 2013·2 min read

Decoding Sounds’ Source: Researchers Unravel Part of Mystery

A new study provides insight into how localized hearing works in the brain.

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·October 1, 2013·3 min read

Zinc Discovery May Shed Light on Neurodegenerative Diseases

A shortage of zinc may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

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·September 27, 2013·4 min read

Mouse Studies Reveal Promising Vitamin D Based Treatment for MS

Researchers find a vitamin D based treatment can halt, and even reverse, the course of multiple sclerosis in mouse models.

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·September 27, 2013·3 min read

New Research Helps Fight Against Motor Neuron Disease

New research could help find a solution to slowing down the progression of motor neuron disease.

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·September 27, 2013·3 min read

Research Attributes High Rates of Smoking Among Mentally Ill to Addiction Vulnerability

New research indicates mental illness could make the brain more susceptible to smoking and nicotine addiction.

This image is a diffusion MRI tractography of the brain's white matter.

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·September 26, 2013·3 min read

Lithium in the Brain

According to new research, higher accumulation of Lithium occurs in the brain's white matter.

This image shows the location of the pituitary gland in the human brain.

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·September 26, 2013·4 min read

Soldiers With Blast Injuries Suffer Pituitary Hormone Problems

Soldiers who suffered TBI as a result of an IED blast are more likely to have pituitary hormone problems than patients with TBI caused by accidents, a new study suggests.

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·September 26, 2013·4 min read

Scientists Identify Brain Circuitry Which Triggers Overeating

Researchers have pinpointed the precise cellular connections responsible for triggering overeating.

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·September 26, 2013·4 min read

Dynamics of Protein Synthesis at Neuron Tip is Basis for Memory and Learning

A new study finds protein synthesis in dendrites could be responsible for long-term memory formation in the brain, in addition to other functions.

This illustrative image shows cortical neuron stained with antibody to neurofilament subunit NF-L in green. In red are neuronal stem cells stained with antibody to alpha-internexin.

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·September 26, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Find How Viral Infection Disrupts Neural Development in Offspring, Increasing Risk of Autism

Immune system activation of the mother during pregnancy can disrupt neurodevelopment in her offspring, a new study shows.

This is an image of ballerina Jocelyn Vollmar as Myrthe in Giselle, San Francisco Ballet, 1947.

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·September 26, 2013·3 min read

Ballet Dancers’ Brains Adapt to Stop Them Feeling Dizzy

Researchers report on differences in the brain structures of ballet dancers which could help them avoid feeling dizzy when they pirouette. The finding could help improve treatment for patients with chronic dizziness.