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The image shows the stained neural stem cells.

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·December 6, 2013·3 min read

Human Stem Cells Predict Efficacy of Alzheimer Drugs

Researchers transform iPSCs into neurons to test the efficacy of drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease.

The image shows comparison slides from this alzheimer's study.

Featured Neurology

·December 6, 2013·5 min read

Study Treats Alzheimer’s by Delivering Protein Across Blood-Brain Barrier

Researchers discover a way to traverse the blood-brain barrier and retinal-blood barrier to deliver a molecule which degrades the main component of Alzheimer's plaques.

The image shows outlines of people made up with mosquitoes.

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·December 5, 2013·5 min read

How Mosquitoes Are Drawn to Human Skin and Breath

Researchers identify safe, pleasant smelling compounds which keep mosquitoes at bay and help control the spread of diseases.

This image shows a mouse neuron with synapses.

Featured Genetics

·December 5, 2013·4 min read

Gene Found to be Crucial for Formation of Certain Brain Circuitry

Researchers report they have discovered a gene involved in forming synapses.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 5, 2013·4 min read

Recurring Memory Traces Boost Long Lasting Memories

A new study indicates periods of rest can help boost memory performance.

This image shows the location of the hypothalamus in the brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 4, 2013·3 min read

Estrogen: Not Just Produced by the Ovaries

New research shows the hypothalamus can directly control reproductive functions in rhesus monkeys. The researchers believe it is likely to perform the same actions in human women.

This diagram depicts both exocytosis and endocytosis.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 4, 2013·7 min read

How Our Nerves Keep Firing

Researchers report on how nerve cells recycle vesicles. The findings suggest the process is much faster and different that previously proposed.

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·December 3, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Turn Current Sound Localization Theories ‘On their Ear’

Researchers challenge the theories of how people localize sound and explain why neural responses to sound are so diverse.

Featured Psychology

·November 30, 2013·2 min read

The Pauses that Refresh the Memory

Researchers discover certain symptoms of schizophrenia could arise from uncontrolled activation of neurons which help build memories during rest periods.