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Memory of Last Meal Influences How Much is Eaten Next: Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

Researchers have identified neurons in the brains of rats that control future food intake by preserving memories of past meals. The findings suggest boosting meal memories could help to manage overeating and curb obesity.... Read More...

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How Does the Brain Learn by Talking to Itself?

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 2, 2019

A new study reveals the role synaptic feedback systems play in shaping learning processes. The findings could help develop more efficient artificial intelligence techniques.... Read More...

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How the Brain Enables Us to Rapidly Focus Attention

Neuroscience NewsDecember 28, 2018

Researchers have identified a mechanism within the cholinergic system that underlies our ability to rapidly focus attention.... Read More...

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Neurons Process Information Differently Depending on Their Location

Neuroscience NewsNovember 21, 2018

The thickness of the brain's neocortex influences how individual neurons process information, a new study reveals.... Read More...

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Decoding How Brain Circuits Control Behavior

Neuroscience NewsNovember 1, 2018

Researchers have identified how two types of neurons divide the labor to plan and initiate movements.... Read More...

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Electrical Properties of Dendrites Help Explain the Brain’s Unique Computing Power

Neuroscience NewsOctober 18, 2018

Human dendrites have different electrical properties from those of other species, a new study reveals. Researchers report electrical signals weaken more as they flow along human dendrites, allowing small sections of dendrites to behave independently from the rest of the neuron. ... Read More...

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Pyramid Shaped Neurons Provide Algorithm for Us to Recognize and Categorize Food

Neuroscience NewsOctober 4, 2018

Researchers report pyramidal neurons in the basolateral amygdala help us to recognize and categorize foods.... Read More...

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Movement Control: How the Brain Responds to Unexpected Situations

Neuroscience NewsAugust 23, 2018

Researchers report the motor cortex is only essential for motor control when movements are executed in response to unexpected sensory feedback.... Read More...

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How to Build a Brain

Neuroscience NewsMay 30, 2018

A new study sheds light on how our brains are constructed. Researchers say the study reveals how the balance of excitatory and inhibitory neurons in the cerebral cortex has remained constant over mammalian evolution.... Read More...

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Memory Molecule Limits Plasticity by Calibrating Calcium

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2018

Researchers have identified a novel role the RGS14 protein plays in limiting synaptic plasticity.... Read More...

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Interconnected Cells in a Dish Let Researchers Study Brain Disease

Neuroscience NewsMay 3, 2018

Using stem cells to generate a partial model of the brain, researchers discover how communication between neurons is altered in those with Schizophrenia. ... Read More...

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Keeping the Excitement Under Control

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2018

Researchers have developed a new method to identify and monitor the activity of 'quiet' neurons.... Read More...

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