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‘Sticky’ gene may help Valium calm nerves

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2019

A new study challenges existing theories about how benzodiazepines, such as valium, work to calm nerves. Researchers report a 'sticky' gene called Shisa7 plays a critical role in the regulation of inhibitory neural circuits, and the sedative effects benzodiazepines have on circuit activity.... Read More...

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The brain may actively forget during dream sleep

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2019

REM sleep has previously been linked to memory formation. A new study reveals this sleep period may also be critical for us to forget certain memories, preventing information overload. Researchers identified a mechanism involving MCH neurons which causes us to forget information during sleep.... Read More...

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Smoldering spots in the brain may signal severe MS

Neuroscience NewsAugust 12, 2019

Dark rimmed spots on the brain that represent ongoing inflammation, known as chronic active lesions, may be a hallmark of a more aggressive and debilitating form of multiple sclerosis. The findings provide a new biomarker for diagnosing the neurological disorder.... Read More...

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Our brains appear uniquely tuned for musical pitch

Neuroscience NewsJune 10, 2019

Study of macaque monkeys reveals speech and music may have shaped the human brain's auditory networks. Researchers found specific areas of the human brain have a stronger preference for pitch than that of primates, raising the possibility certain sounds, which are embedded in music and speech, may have shaped the organization of our brains.... Read More...

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Scientists translate brain signals into speech sounds

Neuroscience NewsApril 24, 2019

A neural decoder is able to use sound representations encoded in human cortical activity to synthesize audible speech. The technology could be used to help those with difficulties speaking to communicate freely.... Read More...

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Want to learn a new skill? Take some short breaks

Neuroscience NewsApril 12, 2019

Taking a short rest following a learning activity to help strengthen memory consolidation. ... Read More...

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Our brains may ripple before remembering

Neuroscience NewsMarch 18, 2019

Coupled ripples between the medial temporal lobe and temporal cortex are enhanced prior to successful memory retrieval. ... Read More...

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Mental Health Disorders Common Following Mild Head Injury

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 30, 2019

Researchers report 1 in 5 people are at risk of experiencing mental health conditions, such as PTSD or major depressive disorder, within 6 months of suffering mTBI.... Read More...

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Gut Bacteria May Control Movement

Neuroscience NewsNovember 1, 2018

According to researchers, gut bacteria may regulate the neural circuits behind movement in fruit flies. Researchers say gut bacteria may play a similar role in controlling mammalian locomotion, and even movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Gene That Makes Gentle Touch Feel Painful After Injury Identified

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2018

Researchers report the PIEZO1 gene may be responsible for tactile allodynia, a reaction to injury that makes normal touch feel painful.... Read More...

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An Early Recipe for Rewiring Spinal Cords

Neuroscience NewsAugust 31, 2018

A new study reveals reverting neurons to an early growth state can help reconnect severed spinal cord nerves in rodent models of SCI.... Read More...

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Unearthing Secret Tunnels Between the Skull and Brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 27, 2018

A new study sheds light on how immune cells may rush through channels to quickly get to injured brain tissue. Researchers say bone marrow in the skull is more likely to help supply neutrophils to the brain following a stroke.... Read More...

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NIH/NINDS

‘Sticky’ gene may help Valium calm nerves

The brain may actively forget during dream sleep

Smoldering spots in the brain may signal severe MS

Our brains appear uniquely tuned for musical pitch

Scientists translate brain signals into speech sounds

Want to learn a new skill? Take some short breaks

Our brains may ripple before remembering

Mental Health Disorders Common Following Mild Head Injury

Gut Bacteria May Control Movement

Gene That Makes Gentle Touch Feel Painful After Injury Identified

An Early Recipe for Rewiring Spinal Cords

Unearthing Secret Tunnels Between the Skull and Brain