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New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease

Neuroscience NewsMarch 15, 2019

Autoreactive cytotoxic CD8 T cells have been detected in people with narcolepsy type one. The finding suggests levels of the T-cell reactivity, combined with specific gene expression, may spur on the development of NT1.... Read More...

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Neurofeedback Gets You Back In the Zone

Neuroscience NewsMarch 12, 2019

Neurofeedback can be used to modify a person's state of arousal in order to improve performance in sensory motor tasks, biomedical engineers report.... Read More...

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Extinguishing Fear Memories Relies On An Unusual Change to DNA

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 19, 2019

Researchers report fear extinction memories form as a result of an adenosine modification, which help to increase the activity of specific genes. ... Read More...

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Altered Brain Activity Patterns of Parkinson’s Captured in Mice

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 19, 2019

Researchers have pinpointed how brain activity changes in mouse models of Parkinson's disease, providing clues as to what may drive symptoms of the disease in humans. ... Read More...

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Immersive Virtual Reality Therapy Shows Lasting Effect in Phobia Treatments For Children with ASD

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 16, 2019

Researchers report children on the autism spectrum who experience specific phobias may benefit from immersive virtual reality therapy. The study reports immersive VR helped almost 45% of children with ASD remain free from their phobias six months after treatment.... Read More...

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Women’s Hormones Play Role in Drug Addiction and Higher Relapse Rates

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 9, 2019

A new study reports the female hormone cycle may explain why women are more prone to addiction and affected by triggers that lead to relapse.... Read More...

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Gut Bacteria May Contribute to Toxic Side Effects of Drugs

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 8, 2019

Researchers report the gut microbiome could help explain why some people experience toxic side effects from medications. A new study reveals how gut bacteria can transform certain drugs into harmful compounds.... Read More...

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How the Brain Responds to Texture

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 8, 2019

A new study reports neurons in the somatosensory cortex respond differently to various features of a surface, creating a high dimensional representation of texture in the brain. The findings could help develop neuroprosthetics capable of identifying textures in greater detail.... Read More...

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This Is a Neuron on Nicotine

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 7, 2019

Researchers have developed a protein sensor which allows for the observation of nicotine's movement in cells. ... Read More...

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New Scan Technique Reveals Neuroinflammation Associated with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 5, 2019

A new neuroimaging study reveals 12 people with documented post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome have an elevation of a chemical marker associated with neuroinflammation. The findings could help develop new treatments for the pain, fatigue and brain fog associated with PTLDS.... Read More...

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