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To Sleep or Not to Sleep: The Complex Genetic Network Behind Sleep Duration

Neuroscience NewsDecember 15, 2017

NIH researchers have identified a set of genes they believe could explain why some people need more, or less, sleep that others. The findings could help to develop new treatments for a variety of sleep disorders from insomnia to narcolepsy.... Read More...

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Study of WWII Evacuees Suggests Mental Illness May Be Passed to Offspring

Neuroscience NewsNovember 29, 2017

A new NIH study reveals mental health problems associated with childhood adversity, such as being evacuated from a war zone, can be passed down from generation to generation.... Read More...

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Brain’s Alertness Circuitry Conserved Through Evolution

Neuroscience NewsNovember 3, 2017

Optogenetics research reveals brain circuits critical for alertness.... Read More...

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Specialized Neurons That Respond to Pain of Pulling Single Hair Discovered

Neuroscience NewsAugust 17, 2017

NIH researchers have identified a specific type of sensory neurons which become activated as a result of pulling a single hair.... Read More...

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Premenstrual Mood Disorder Linked to Sex Hormone Sensitive Gene Complex

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2017

Researchers report dysregulated expression of a gene complex could explain why PMDD is a disorder of cellular response to progesterone and estrogen.... Read More...

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NIH Funds Development of Novel Robots to Assist People with Disabilities and Aid Doctors

Neuroscience NewsOctober 24, 2013

The NIH has awarded three projects $2.4 million over the next five years to develop innovative robots which work cooperatively with people and adapt to changing environments. The robotics will improve human capabilities and enhance medical procedures. ... Read More...

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Traumatic Brain Injury Research Advances with $18.8M NIH Award

Neuroscience NewsOctober 22, 2013

The NIH is awarding researchers $18.8 million to help support global research into concussions and TBI.... Read More...

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DUX4 Gene Product May Cause FSHD, A Form of Muscular Dystrophy

Neuroscience NewsAugust 20, 2010

New research points to a DNA sequence that causes the DUX4 gene to become more active in producing proteins that are toxic to muscle cells, leading to a form of muscular dystrophy.... Read More...

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New Autism Genes Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJune 9, 2010

Researchers are reporting that new Autism genes have been discovered.... Read More...

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Gut Branches of Vagus Nerve Essential Components of Brain’s Reward and Motivation System

Nerve Cells in the Human Brain Can Count

‘Gut Sense’ is Hardwired, Not Hormonal

Neuroscience

Gut Branches of Vagus Nerve Essential Components of Brain’s Reward and Motivation System

Nerve Cells in the Human Brain Can Count

‘Gut Sense’ is Hardwired, Not Hormonal

Neurology

Zombie Cells Found in Mouse Brains Prior To Cognitive Loss

Cannabinoid Medications Make Pain Feel Less Unpleasant and More Tolerable

Brain’s Lymphatic Vessels May Be New Treatment Avenue for Multiple Sclerosis

AI

How the Brain Combines Memories to Solve Problems

Computer Avatars Play a Part in Dementia Detection

What Time is it in Your Body?

Robotics

Researchers 3D Print Prototype for a ‘Bionic Eye’

Improvement if Humanlike Conversations in Humanoid Robots

Psychology

Confronting ‘Yucky’ Attitudes About Genetically Engineered Foods

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