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Wriggling Tadpoles May Hold Clues to How Autism Develops

Neuroscience NewsMay 3, 2018

Researchers shed new light on neuroplasticity by sparking learning in tadpole brains. They discovered the key to neuroplasticity is how the brain generates new proteins. Findings could help deepen understanding of sensory processing in ASD.... Read More...

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‘Simple, But Powerful’ Model Reveals Mechanism Behind Neuron Development

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2017

Scripps researchers have uncovered the process that helps control neuron growth.... Read More...

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Taurine Lends Hand to Repair Cells Damaged in Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsDecember 8, 2017

Researchers report taurine may help to boost remyelination in multiple sclerosis patients.... Read More...

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To Forget or to Remember? Memory Depends on Subtle Brain Signals

Neuroscience NewsNovember 22, 2017

Study reveals how the mechanism for storing olfactory memories differs slightly from erasing unnecessary memories. Understanding how the brain gets rid of unimportant memories could help unlock new avenues of research to better understand memory loss in aging, researchers say.... Read More...

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Good Cells Gone Bad

Neuroscience NewsNovember 21, 2017

Researchers uncover how the SNO reaction may contribute to the onset of Parkinson's disease. ... Read More...

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Closer Look at Brain Circuits Reveals Important Role of Genetics

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2017

Researchers report neurons in areas of the brain associated with memory formation can form networks in the absence of synaptic activity.... Read More...

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