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·September 13, 2023·4 min read

Antidepressants May Boost Memory Function and Reduce Negative Memories

A new study delves into the relationship between antidepressants and memory dynamics. The study reveals that these drugs may dampen negative memories and bolster overall memory function in individuals with depression.

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·February 13, 2023·7 min read

Scientific AI’s Black Box Is No Match for 200-Year-Old Method

Researchers explain how deep neural networks are able to learn complex physics.

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·January 26, 2023·5 min read

Protein Plaques Associated With Disease Are Stickier Than Thought

Study provides experimental evidence of an alternative binding site on amyloid-beta aggregates. The discovery opens the door to the development of new therapies for Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 17, 2023·7 min read

How a Unique, Fast Synapse Keeps Us From Falling

Study opens the door for the exploration of information processing in vestibular synapses.

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·January 17, 2023·4 min read

New Fluorescent Dye Can Light up the Brain

Researchers have developed a new tool for non-invasive brain imaging that can cross the blood-brain barrier and can differentiate between healthy tissue and glioblastoma brain tumors in mouse models.

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·October 23, 2022·5 min read

Recording Neurons to Pinpoint Synaptic Links

A new 3D electrode array allows researchers to map the activity and location of up to 1 million synaptic links in a living brain.

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·July 16, 2022·5 min read

Wireless Activation of Targeted Brain Circuits in Less Than One Second

A newly developed system uses wireless technology to remotely activate specific brain networks in fruit flies in less than one second.

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·June 19, 2021·2 min read

Use Rewards Effectively to Boost Creativity

Offering a range of rewards for people to choose from helps to boost creativity, especially within the workforce, a new study reports.

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·May 19, 2021·2 min read

Body Chemistry Can Predict Severity of Depression After Death of Spouse

Bodily inflammation following the death of a spouse can predict future depression risk in the surviving spouse, a new study reports.

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·May 3, 2021·3 min read

Help May Be at Hand for Hair-Pulling

Help may be at hand to assist those with trichotillomania from pulling their hair. A new glove sensor has been developed by students that tracks hand motion and flexing, relaying the information to a smartphone app. The glove is able to sense when a hair has been pulled.

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·November 23, 2020·6 min read

Early and Late Stages of Degenerative Diseases Are Distinct

At the cellular levels, neurodegeneration associated with diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's occurs in two different phases by different activities of protein signaling pathways that regulate cell function.

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·March 20, 2020·4 min read

How stress and loneliness can make you more likely to get COVID-19

Stress, loneliness, and sleep loss can weaken the immune system, leaving people more susceptible to COVID-19. The best way to mitigate the negative health effects of stress and social isolation during the pandemic is to stay connected with others, particularly via video calls.

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