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Hyperactive Immune System Implicated in Aging Brain Disorders

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 2, 2019

According to a new study, the immune system may play a critical role in damage associated with neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and ALS. The study reports altering Cdk5 results in the death of dopamine neurons and slowed autophagy. ... Read More...

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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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New Prosthetic Restores the Sense of Where Your Hand Is

Electric Bikes Could Provide Older People with Brain Boost

Prenatal Phthalate Exposure Linked to Motor Skill Deficiencies at Age 11

Neuroscience

New Prosthetic Restores the Sense of Where Your Hand Is

Electric Bikes Could Provide Older People with Brain Boost

Prenatal Phthalate Exposure Linked to Motor Skill Deficiencies at Age 11

Neurology

New Prosthetic Restores the Sense of Where Your Hand Is

Native California Medicinal Plant May Hold Promise for Treating Alzheimer’s

Long Term Benefits From Intensive Therapy in Early Stages of Multiple Sclerosis

AI

New AI Can Identify and Predict Development of Cancer Symptom Clusters

Learning Transistor Mimics the Brain

Researchers Translate Brain Signals Directly Into Speech

Robotics

New Prosthetic Restores the Sense of Where Your Hand Is

Electric Bikes Could Provide Older People with Brain Boost

Spinal Cord is Smarter than Previously Thought

Psychology

Teenage Depression Linked to Inability to Recall Specific Memories

Optimum Amount of Dopamine Improves Cognitive Ability

Mandarin Chinese Could Help Us Understand How Infants Learn English

Hyperactive Immune System Implicated in Aging Brain Disorders

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

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

Brain’s Alertness Circuitry Conserved Through Evolution

Specialized Neurons That Respond to Pain of Pulling Single Hair Discovered

Premenstrual Mood Disorder Linked to Sex Hormone Sensitive Gene Complex

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

Traumatic Brain Injury Research Advances with $18.8M NIH Award

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

New Autism Genes Discovered