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The image shows the expression of the OBP49a protein.

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·August 21, 2013·3 min read

The Bitter and the Sweet: Fruit Flies Reveal a New Interaction Between the Two

A new study explains how sensory input impacts fruit flies' decisions about sweet tastes.

This shows neuron expressions in the amgydala and hippocampus.

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·August 21, 2013·3 min read

Brain Circuit Can Tune Anxiety

Researchers have discovered a communication pathway between the amygdala and ventral hippocampus which appears to control anxiety. The findings could help pinpoint better targets for anti-anxiety treatments.

This is a PET scan of a person with Alzheimer's.

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·August 19, 2013·4 min read

Copper Identified as Culprit in Alzheimer’s Disease

New research suggests copper could be one of the main environmental factors which can trigger the onset and enhance the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 19, 2013·2 min read

High-Flying Pilots at Increased Risk of Brain Lesions

Pilots who fly at high altitude could be at increased risk of brain lesions, a new study finds.

The image is a diagram of the forces on the brain in concussion.

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·August 19, 2013·2 min read

The Concussed Brain at Work: fMRI Study Documents Brain Activation During Concussion Recovery

Looking at fMRI scans taken within 24 hours and again weeks after concussion, researchers suggest the brain may compensate for TBI during a patient's recovery time.

This is a sagittal MRI slice with highlighting indicating location of the posterior cingulate.

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·August 19, 2013·3 min read

Brain Network Decay Detected in Early Alzheimer’s

Disruptions in brain networks emerge around the same time as chemical markers for Alzheimer's disease appear in spinal fluid, new research suggests.

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·August 16, 2013·4 min read

Autistic Kids Who Best Peers at Math Show Different Brain Organization

According to a new study, children with autism and average IQs consistently demonstrate better math skills than their non-autistic peers with a similar IQ range.

This image shows a male Hyla chrysoscelis frog.

Featured Psychology

·August 16, 2013·2 min read

Female Frogs Prefer Males Who Multitask

Female frogs prefer males whose calls reflect their ability to multitask effectively, a new study suggests.

This MRI scan shows the location of the substantia nigra in the brain.

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·August 16, 2013·4 min read

Effects of Parkinson’s Disease Mutation Reversed in Cells

Researchers discover a chemical in an anti-wrinkle cream could help prevent the death of nerve cells damaged by mutations, which cause an inherited form of Parkinson's disease.

This brain scan shows the location of the putamen in the brain.

Featured Psychology

·August 15, 2013·2 min read

Imaging in Mental Health and Improving the Diagnostic Process

Neuroimaging could help find a biomarker in the brain which can help correctly diagnose bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.

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·August 15, 2013·3 min read

Sympathetic Neurons Engage in “Cross Talk” With Cells in the Pancreas During Early Development

Researchers identify sympathetic nerves as critical players in organizing pancreatic cells during development.

This image shows a Crocothemis erythraea dragonfly.

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·August 15, 2013·2 min read

Dragonflies Can See by Switching “On” and “Off”

Researchers have discovered a complex and novel visual circuit in the brains of dragonflies. They hope the findings could some day help to improve vision systems for robots.