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·July 10, 2013·4 min read

‘Bath Salts’ Stimulant Could Be More Addictive than Meth

A new study confirms MDPV, a recreational drug commonly known as "bath salts", could be more addictive than methamphetamine.

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·October 17, 2013·3 min read

Brain May Flush Out Toxins During Sleep

A new study reports sleep can help clear brain molecules associated with neurodegeneration.

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·February 11, 2014·2 min read

Research Sheds Light on How the Body Regulates Fundamental Neuro Hormone

Lactate causes neurons to release more norepinephrine, a new study reports.

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·November 6, 2014·2 min read

Coping with Stress

Researchers discover miR19b modulates behavioral response to chronic stress in mice.

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·January 16, 2015·2 min read

Implanting Fear

Researchers report noradrenaline and Hebbian plasticity work in tandem to form memories of fearful events.

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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

Exposure to Sudden Sounds and Brief Trauma Results in Lasting Memories

According to a new study, brief exposure to mild trauma or sudden sounds can permanently alter neural networks and form long lasting memories.

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·August 28, 2015·5 min read

Risk of Burnout For Brain Cells Implicated in Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reports on a possible reason for accelerated cell deterioration in Parkinson's disease.

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·October 3, 2015·3 min read

Controlling Body Temperature in Response to Fight or Flight

A new study reports TRPV1 controls the nerves that release noradrenaline and affects core body temperature during the 'fight or flight' response.

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·February 15, 2016·2 min read

Noradrenaline Linked to Vulnerability to Depression

A new study reveals a link between a vulnerability to depression and noradrenergic neurons.

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·November 15, 2016·3 min read

Three Brain Chemicals Affect How We Handle Uncertainty

A new study reports on the role acetylcholine, dopamine and noradrenaline play in uncertainty.

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·February 9, 2017·3 min read

Noradrenaline Enhances Vision Through Beta-Adrenergic Receptors

Researchers document the role noradrenaline plays in modulating the primary visual cortex.

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·March 6, 2017·3 min read

Pupil Signals Uncertainty During Decision Making

Pupil dilation is at its largest when people are most uncertain about their situation, a new study reports.

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