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Improving Understanding of the Formation of New Neurons in the Mammalian Adult Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

Researchers have developed an innovative approach to identifying novel cellular targets and pathways involved in wiring adult born neurons into existing brain circuits.... Read More...

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To See What’s Right in Front of You, Your Brain May Need Some Rewiring

Neuroscience NewsOctober 24, 2018

Researchers provide new evidence of brain plasticity. A new study reveals visual cortex neurons sprout new axons and shed some old ones as animals improve at perceptual learning tasks.... Read More...

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Astrocytes Have an Unexpected Role in Brain Plasticity

Neuroscience NewsOctober 18, 2018

A new study reports a protein made by astrocytes plays a critical role in brain plasticity by assisting with neural maturation and flexibility.... Read More...

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Hippocampus Yields Clues to Treatment Strategies for Cognitive Deficits in Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsOctober 17, 2018

Researchers report hippocampal plasticity can be improved by aerobic exercise and memory retraining for those with MS.... Read More...

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Previous Motherhood Could Affect Hormone Therapy’s Ability to Prevent Memory Loss

Neuroscience NewsOctober 14, 2018

A new study reports mother rats who received hormone replacement therapy responded worse to memory and spatial learning tasks than those who had not given birth. Researchers suggest a woman's reproductive history could impact how the brain responds to hormones later in life.... Read More...

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Implantable, Biodegradable Device Speeds Up Neural Regeneration: Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2018

WUSTL researchers have developed a new, implantable and biodegradable device that delivers pulses of electrical activity to damaged peripheral nerves in rats, helping the animals to regrow nerves and improve nerve function.... Read More...

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Amputation Injury is Communicated to Opposing Limbs

Neuroscience NewsOctober 5, 2018

Researchers report that following amputation of one limb, the bioelectrical properties are immediately reflected in the undamaged, opposing limb.... Read More...

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Thousands of DNA Changes in Developing Brain Revealed by Machine Learning

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 25, 2018

Researchers have developed a new single cell analysis, combined with machine learning, to detect CNVs smaller than one million base pairs. The study reports genetic changes peak midway through brain development.... Read More...

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Even Mild Physical Activity Immediately Improves Memory Function

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 25, 2018

A new study reports participating in light physical activity, such as yoga or tai chi, can help to increase connectivity between brain areas responsible for memory formation and storage.... Read More...

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Exercise Generates New Neurons and Improves Cognition in Alzheimer’s: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 7, 2018

Researchers report exercise can promote adult hippocampal neurogenesis and improve cognition in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The study identifies ways to mimic the beneficial effects of experience through pharmacological and gene therapy. ... Read More...

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An Early Recipe for Rewiring Spinal Cords

Neuroscience NewsAugust 31, 2018

A new study reveals reverting neurons to an early growth state can help reconnect severed spinal cord nerves in rodent models of SCI.... Read More...

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An Ion Channel Differentiates Newborn and Mature Neurons in the Adult Brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 11, 2018

Researchers report newborn granule cells in the dentate gyrus become less excitable after three weeks. The loss of excitability is crucial for the functioning of mature neurons.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s Protein Accidentally Transmitted to Patients Via Discontinued Medical Treatments

Santa’s Watching: Threat of Being on Naughty List Doesn’t Work For Many Kids

Researchers Find Roots of Neuropsychiatric Diseases in Developing Brain

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Alzheimer’s Protein Accidentally Transmitted to Patients Via Discontinued Medical Treatments

Researchers Find Roots of Neuropsychiatric Diseases in Developing Brain

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Alzheimer’s Protein Accidentally Transmitted to Patients Via Discontinued Medical Treatments

Intellectually Active Lifestyle Protects Against Neurodegeneration in Huntington’s

How Teens Deal with Stress May Affect Immune System

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Researchers Find Roots of Neuropsychiatric Diseases in Developing Brain

Genetic Changes Associated with Physical Activity

Editing Consciousness: How Bereaved People Control Their Thoughts Without Knowing It

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Researchers 3D Print Prototype for a ‘Bionic Eye’

Improvement if Humanlike Conversations in Humanoid Robots

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Santa’s Watching: Threat of Being on Naughty List Doesn’t Work For Many Kids

Researchers Find Roots of Neuropsychiatric Diseases in Developing Brain

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Improving Understanding of the Formation of New Neurons in the Mammalian Adult Brain

To See What’s Right in Front of You, Your Brain May Need Some Rewiring

Astrocytes Have an Unexpected Role in Brain Plasticity

Hippocampus Yields Clues to Treatment Strategies for Cognitive Deficits in Multiple Sclerosis

Previous Motherhood Could Affect Hormone Therapy’s Ability to Prevent Memory Loss

Implantable, Biodegradable Device Speeds Up Neural Regeneration: Rat Study

Amputation Injury is Communicated to Opposing Limbs

Thousands of DNA Changes in Developing Brain Revealed by Machine Learning

Even Mild Physical Activity Immediately Improves Memory Function

Exercise Generates New Neurons and Improves Cognition in Alzheimer’s: Mouse Study

An Early Recipe for Rewiring Spinal Cords

An Ion Channel Differentiates Newborn and Mature Neurons in the Adult Brain