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·May 7, 2015·3 min read

Genes Influence how the Brain Reacts to Emotional Information

According to a new study, people who carry a certain genetic variation perceive positive and negative emotions more vividly.

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·May 7, 2015·5 min read

Study Identifies the Area of the Brain Responsible for Seasonal Affective Disorder

A new study implicates the dorsal raphe nucleus in seasonal affective disorder.

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·October 26, 2014·2 min read

Real Time Readout of Neurochemical Activity

Implanted engineered cells with fluorescent dyes which change color in response to dopamine and norepinephrine allows researchers to observe changes in neurosignalling in real time, a new study reports.

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·October 1, 2014·3 min read

Lift Weights, Improve Your Memory

Do you want to improve your memory? A new study suggests you participate in a spot of weight lifting.

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·September 25, 2014·4 min read

Strategic or Random? How the Brain Chooses

Random behavior is triggered by a temporary disconnect of information about past experiences from decision making, a new study reports.

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·September 11, 2014·4 min read

Scientists Discover Neurochemical Imbalance in Schizophrenia

According to a new study, neurons created from iPSCs of people with schizophrenia secrete higher amounts of dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine.

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·July 24, 2014·2 min read

Stress Hormones Promote Brain’s Building of Negative Memories

Researchers report cortisol can strengthen negative memories.

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·June 18, 2014·2 min read

Fight or Flight Chemical Prepares Cells to Shift Brain from Subdued to Alert

Astrocytes can monitor and respond to near by neural activity when activated by norepinephrine.

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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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·October 1, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Find Early Success in New Treatment for Stroke Recovery

Researchers report on full recovery of forelimb strength in rats after a stroke by using vagus nerve stimulation.

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·September 13, 2013·4 min read

Researchers Pinpoint Molecular Path that Makes Antidepressants Act Quicker in Mouse Model

Researchers identify a molecular pathway which accelerates the time taken for antidepressants to work in mouse models.

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·August 15, 2013·3 min read

Sympathetic Neurons Engage in “Cross Talk” With Cells in the Pancreas During Early Development

Researchers identify sympathetic nerves as critical players in organizing pancreatic cells during development.

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