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·July 29, 2019·2 min read

Deep brain stimulation modifies memory

Stimulating the posterior cingulate cortex increased hippocampal gamma-band power and strengthened the connections between the two brain regions. Using deep brain stimulation could help to treat memory disorders and cognitive impairment.

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·April 24, 2019·4 min read

CBD reduces impairment caused by cannabis

Cannabidiol may buffer the effects of THC on the brain for those who use marijuana. Marijuana with a higher CBD content restores disruptions to the salience network caused by THC exposure.

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·February 5, 2018·5 min read

New Path For Bipolar Disorder Comes to Light

EGR3 and BDNF may play a critical role in the impaired cellular resilience seen in bipolar disorder, researchers report.

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·October 24, 2017·4 min read

Brain Region That Motivates Behavior Change Discovered

Researchers report neurons in the posterior cingulate cortex ramp up activity prior to divergent behavior.

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·May 3, 2017·3 min read

Exercise Study Offers Hope in Fight Against Alzheimer’s

Light exercise, such as walking, could offer hope for re-establishing some neural connections in people with MCI and Alzheimer's.

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·November 11, 2015·3 min read

Coma Recovery Could Be Predicted by Brain Scans

A new study reports fMRI brain scans may help doctors to predict which of their patients in a coma will regain consciousness.

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·December 18, 2013·3 min read

Brain Area Attacked by Alzheimer’s Links Learning and Rewards

Researchers question whether the posterior cingulate cortex actively dampens cognitive performance or monitors performance and attempts to improve it when required.