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·September 2, 2019·3 min read

Chronic cocaine use modifies gene expression

Chronic cocaine use alters the epigenetic profile of the FosB gene in the hippocampus. These alterations are required for cocaine-dependent gene expression and cocaine environment associations. Modification of hippocampal FosB results in a condition critical for cocaine-related learning.

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·September 2, 2019·2 min read

How humans have shaped dogs’ brains

Selective breeding has altered brain anatomy in dogs. Neuroimaging of 33 dog breeds revealed brain structures varied across breeds, and the variations are associated with specific behaviors.

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·August 19, 2019·2 min read

Engaging educational videos elicit similar brain activity in students

Higher similarity in brain activity was noted while students watched educational clips they ranked as most appealing. The findings could help content creators to use neuroscience data in the creation of strong educational materials.

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·August 12, 2019·3 min read

Estrogen improves Parkinson’s disease symptoms

Selective estrogen treatments appear to reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease in male mice. The study sheds light on sex-based differences associated with the disease and may provide new therapeutic avenues for treatment.

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·August 12, 2019·3 min read

Negative memory storage affects depression symptoms

Enhanced reactivation of negative memory engrams may be an important cellular mechanism behind the cognitive symptoms of depression.

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·August 5, 2019·2 min read

How deep space travel could affect the brain

Low dose radiation exposure causes neural and behavioral impairments in mouse models that affect memory and learning.

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·August 5, 2019·3 min read

Machine learning classifies word type based on brain activity

A new machine learning algorithm can accurately determine whether a person heard a real or made-up word based on neuroimaging data.

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·July 29, 2019·2 min read

Impaired brain activity in rats with family history of alcohol abuse

Neural patterns of activity in the medial prefrontal cortex associated with the intention to drink alcohol are influenced by the genetic risk for alcohol use disorder.

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·July 29, 2019·2 min read

Deep brain stimulation modifies memory

Stimulating the posterior cingulate cortex increased hippocampal gamma-band power and strengthened the connections between the two brain regions. Using deep brain stimulation could help to treat memory disorders and cognitive impairment.

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·July 22, 2019·2 min read

Social isolation stresses rodents

Social isolation caused by housing animals alone increases stress and epilepsy in rodent models. The effects of social isolation may negatively impact the results of preclinical drug trials that use these animals.

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·July 22, 2019·2 min read

Hypothalamus pathway drives defense behaviors

A newly discovered pathway that links the hypothalamus and midbrain drives innate defense behaviors. The findings could have implications for developing therapies for anxiety disorders.

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·July 15, 2019·2 min read

Reducing seizures by removing newborn neurons

Removing new neurons generates as a result of neurogenesis following brain injury reduced seizure activity in mouse models of mesial temporal lobe epilepsy.