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·March 19, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Find Key to Making Neurons From Stem Cells

Pnky, an RNA molecule, can be manipulated to increase the production of neurons from neural stem cells, a new study reports.

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·March 17, 2015·2 min read

How Neurons Work in Teams to Perform Computational Tasks

Researchers look to develop a deeper understanding of the specific roles played by different types of neurons and how they work in teams to perform computational tasks.

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·March 13, 2015·3 min read

Analysis of Worm Neurons Suggests How a Single Stimulus Can Trigger Different Responses

Researchers offer an explanation of how a single stimulus can sometimes trigger a different response, even in the same individual.

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·March 9, 2015·3 min read

Understanding How Neurons Shape Memories of Smells

A new study into how olfaction is encoded in the brain could further understanding of the root cause of epileptic seizures.

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·March 6, 2015·2 min read

Researchers Develop New Tools to Probe Mysteries of the Brain

Researchers have developed new tools to probe neurons.

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·March 2, 2015·3 min read

Sleep Walking Neurons

New findings could help treat navigational problems associated with neurological disorders.

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·March 2, 2015·2 min read

Alzheimer’s Amyloid Clumps Found in Young Adult Brains

Researchers report a lifelong accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain could contribute to Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 26, 2015·4 min read

Study Identifies Neurons That Help Predict What Another Individual Will Do

A new study reports researchers have identified two groups of neurons which appear to play key roles in social interaction.

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·February 26, 2015·2 min read

Researchers Develop Method for Mapping Neuron Clusters

Researchers have developed a new method for identifying clusters of neurons.

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·February 25, 2015·2 min read

3D Printed Guides Can Help Restore Function in Damaged Nerves

Researchers have successfully used a 3D printed guide to help damaged nerves repair themselves.

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·February 19, 2015·3 min read

New Brain Mapping Reveals Unknown Cell Types

Researchers have produced a detailed map of cortical cells types and gene activity within them. They also report identifying a number of previously unknown cell types.

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·February 19, 2015·4 min read

Evolving a Bigger Brain with Human DNA

Researchers have shown it is possible to pick out key changes in genetic code between humans and chimpanzees. They were then able to visualize the contributions to early brain development using mouse embryos.