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·August 17, 2015·1 min read

Mechanism that Triggers Disruption in Neural Communication Channels in Schizophrenia Identified

Researchers have identified a mechanism which triggers the disruption in the brain's communication channels that occurs in schizophrenia.

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·August 5, 2015·4 min read

How Stress Can Sabotage Self Control

A new study explores how stress can alter the brain to impair self control.

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·July 31, 2015·4 min read

Irregular Sleep-Wake Pattern Improves Long-Term Memory in Mice

A new study reports researchers have decoupled the production of IGF2 from the sleep-wake cycle and discovered this improved long-term memory in mice.

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·July 27, 2015·4 min read

Paving the Way to Treat Brain Rhythm Disorders

Findings could help lead to new treatments for brain disorders marked by chaotic neural oscillations.

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·July 16, 2015·5 min read

The Role of Prefrontal Neurons in Flexible Behavior

According to a new study, adjusting behaviors based on previous events involves neurons working together in the prefrontal cortex.

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·June 19, 2015·6 min read

Multiple Cortical Regions Work Together to Process Sensorimotor Information

According to new research, multiple cortical regions work together to process sensorimotor information, despite having predetermined specialized roles.

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·June 8, 2015·4 min read

Brain Areas Responsible for Working Memory are Changing All the Time

According to a new study, our understanding of how a key part of our brain works could well be wrong.

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·June 4, 2015·4 min read

Ability to Delay Gratification Associated With Brain Connectivity

A new study reports the ability to delay gratification is linked to white matter connectivity between the caudate and dorsal prefrontal cortex.

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·June 3, 2015·4 min read

Study Sheds Light on Astrocyte Disruption in Depression

A new study reports networks of astrocytes are altered in areas of the brain associated with mood regulation in some people who committed suicide as a result of depression.