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·February 26, 2015·3 min read

Optogenetic Stimulation of the Brain to Control Pain

Researchers use optogenetics to stimulate the anterior cingulate cortex and lessen pain in mice.

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·February 25, 2015·3 min read

Scientists Uncover New Role for Neurotransmitter That Helps Fight Infection

Researchers report a particular type of neurotransmitter has an important role in adaptive immune responses.

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·February 25, 2015·2 min read

3D Printed Guides Can Help Restore Function in Damaged Nerves

Researchers have successfully used a 3D printed guide to help damaged nerves repair themselves.

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·February 22, 2015·2 min read

Deconstructing Mental Illness Through Ultradian Rhythms

Sleep abnormalities result in an imbalance of an ultradian rhythm generator which is relies on dopamine, a new study reports.

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·February 20, 2015·6 min read

Epigenomics of Alzheimer’s Disease Progression

A new study reveals an immune basis of Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 20, 2015·3 min read

New Clues to Causes of Birth Defects

Researchers report they believe they have found a possible clue as to why older mothers have higher risk of offspring with birth defects characterized by abnormal chromosome numbers.

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·February 17, 2015·3 min read

Studying Other Animals Can Help Us Answer What It Means to Be a Musical Species

A new study reports cross species research could help unlock which features of human music are rooted in our biology, and which are a cultural phenomena.

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·February 13, 2015·6 min read

Seven Genes for X-Linked Intellectual Disability – (Correction)

Researchers have discovered new mutations on the X chromosome which can lead to various forms of intellectual disabilities.

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·February 10, 2015·3 min read

Smoking Thins Vital Part of Brain

Long term smoking could cause cortical thinning, a new study reports.

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·February 9, 2015·4 min read

Brain Develops Abnormally Over Lifespan of People Who Stutter

A new study reports of abnormal development of gray matter in the Broca's area for both children and adults who stutter.

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·January 23, 2015·3 min read

Why All Nighters Don’t Work

Researchers link a single pair of neurons to sleep and memory consolidation in Drosophila.

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·January 22, 2015·2 min read

Having a Romantic Partner Present Can Make Pain Feel Worse

While many might think that having a partner with them during a painful medical procedure helps, a new study reports this can actually make the pain feel worse.