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Simple Drug Combination Creates New Neurons from Neighboring Cells

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 7, 2019

Researchers have identified a small set of molecules that can convert glial cells into new neurons. The finding could help develop new treatments for Alzheimer's disease and brain injuries.... Read More...

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How Teens Deal with Stress May Affect Immune System

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2018

A new study reports teens faced with chronic family stress have higher blood pressure and worse immune response to bacterial infections. However, those who used cognitive reappraisal had lower blood pressure, despite the pressures they faced.... Read More...

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A Toxin That Travels From Stomach to Brain May Trigger Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

A new study reports the combination of a toxic herbicide and lectins may trigger Parkinsonism after the toxins travel from the stomach to the brain.... Read More...

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Shorter Sleep Can Lead to Dehydration

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2018

Researchers report adults who sleep six hours per night, as opposed to the recommended eight, have higher chances of waking up dehydrated.... Read More...

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Anger and Sadness May Cause Real Pain as Well as Being a Result of It

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 10, 2018

Exploring the relationship between emotion and pain in rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report emotions may function as a stressor, promoting inflammation and causing pain symptoms.... Read More...

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Family Genes Vital for Understanding Autism Progression

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 7, 2018

Researchers report the total amount of rare genetic mutations in a person's genome can explain why those with a disease associated mutation can have vastly different symptoms. ... Read More...

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Heart-Brain Connection Could Be Predictive Biomarker for Epilepsy

Neuroscience NewsAugust 27, 2018

A new study report heartbeat irregularities connected with abnormalities in brain activity may be a biomarker for epilepsy in those who have suffered brain injury or infection.... Read More...

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How the Brain Reacts to Food May Be Linked to Overeating

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2018

A new study reports when certain brain areas react more strongly to food rewards than financial rewards, children are more likely to overeat, even if they are not hungry or overweight.... Read More...

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Experiencing a Stressful Day May Lower Cognitive Abilities Throughout the Day

Neuroscience NewsJuly 3, 2018

Waking up feeling stressed and anxious can impact your cognitive function throughout the day, researchers report. A new study reveals those who woke up feeling as though the day ahead would be stressful experienced problems with working memory later in the day. Researchers say the anticipation of stress impacts cognition, even if a stressful event does not occur.... Read More...

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The Hidden Complexity Underlying a Common Cause of Autism

Neuroscience NewsJune 29, 2018

Researchers have uncovered genetic interactions that modulate variable symptoms associated with ASD. ... Read More...

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Your Brain with a Migraine

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2018

Researchers have identified electrical activity in the brain that is specific to the start of migraines. The new study reports spreading depolarization can be seen as a migraine begins, and an electrical current can be used to stop it in its tracks.... Read More...

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Mindful Movement May Lower Stress and Anxiety

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

A new study reveals participating in mindful movement exercises can help to reduce stress, anxiety and feelings of sadness.... Read More...

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How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

Neuroscience

How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

Split and Continuous Sleep in Teens Impacts Cognition and Glucose Levels Differently

Neurology

How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

New MRI Sensor Can Image Activity Deep Within the Brain

Phantom Limb Sensation Explained

AI

New AI Can Identify and Predict Development of Cancer Symptom Clusters

Learning Transistor Mimics the Brain

Researchers Translate Brain Signals Directly Into Speech

Robotics

New Prosthetic Restores the Sense of Where Your Hand Is

Electric Bikes Could Provide Older People with Brain Boost

Spinal Cord is Smarter than Previously Thought

Psychology

Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

Combination Therapy May Be Beneficial For Schizophrenia Treatment

Simple Drug Combination Creates New Neurons from Neighboring Cells

How Teens Deal with Stress May Affect Immune System

A Toxin That Travels From Stomach to Brain May Trigger Parkinson’s

Shorter Sleep Can Lead to Dehydration

Anger and Sadness May Cause Real Pain as Well as Being a Result of It

Family Genes Vital for Understanding Autism Progression

Heart-Brain Connection Could Be Predictive Biomarker for Epilepsy

How the Brain Reacts to Food May Be Linked to Overeating

Experiencing a Stressful Day May Lower Cognitive Abilities Throughout the Day

The Hidden Complexity Underlying a Common Cause of Autism

Your Brain with a Migraine

Mindful Movement May Lower Stress and Anxiety