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·January 2, 2018·1 min read

Danger Changes How Rat Brains Store Information

According to researchers, the ability of a male rat's brain to store memory changes depending on whether the environment in which they acquire information is safe or dangerous.

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·December 18, 2017·1 min read

Altered Brain Development and Cognitive Ability in Preterm Babies

A new study reveals premature babies may suffer from severe abnormalities of the thalamus, especially if they are born before 28 weeks gestation.

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·December 4, 2017·1 min read

Autism Linked Gene Stunts Developing Dendrites

Researchers report a gene associated with autism can cause excessive dendritic pruning during development.

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·November 20, 2017·1 min read

Realistic Rodent Model of Drug Addiction

New rodent model helps researchers discover it is ingenuity and not habit that sustains addiction.

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·November 14, 2017·2 min read

How Gut Bacteria Influences Neurodegenerative Disorders

Researchers recently presented new findings linking gut bacteria to neurodegenerative diseases at Neuroscience 2017. Findings suggest better understanding of the microbiome could lead to better treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Featured Psychology

·November 13, 2017·2 min read

Harmful Effects of Stress on the Brain and Promising Approaches for Relief

Researchers present new findings about how stress takes a toll on the whole body.

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·November 12, 2017·2 min read

Studying Sleep’s Profound and Extensive Effects on Brain Function

Studies presented at Neuroscience 2017 shed new light on how the brain consolidates memories and the neurological effects of poor sleep.

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·November 6, 2017·1 min read

Role of Thyroid Hormone in Brain Development

Researchers report a thyroid hormone is critical for the earliest stages of brain development.

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·October 16, 2017·3 min read

A New Target For Marijuana

Findings shed light on the effect of marijuana on the developing brain and provide a target for cannabis use disorder.

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·October 9, 2017·3 min read

Watch Out! Brain Network Calculates Impact of Approaching Object

A new study investigates how the a specific brain network tracks the location and speed of an object, helping animals to prepare for imminent impact.

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·October 9, 2017·2 min read

How Honeybees Read the Waggle Dance

A new study investigates how interneurons in the auditory center of the honeybee brain respond to waggle dance like vibrations.

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·October 2, 2017·3 min read

Shared Genetics in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

According to researchers, a genetic variant changes the expression of the SNAP25 protein, impacting information processing between brain areas associated with regulating emotions. Researchers report this may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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Danger Changes How Rat Brains Store Information

Altered Brain Development and Cognitive Ability in Preterm Babies

Autism Linked Gene Stunts Developing Dendrites

Realistic Rodent Model of Drug Addiction

How Gut Bacteria Influences Neurodegenerative Disorders

Harmful Effects of Stress on the Brain and Promising Approaches for Relief

Studying Sleep’s Profound and Extensive Effects on Brain Function

Role of Thyroid Hormone in Brain Development

A New Target For Marijuana

Watch Out! Brain Network Calculates Impact of Approaching Object

How Honeybees Read the Waggle Dance

Shared Genetics in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Losing Smell Triggers Severe Clinical Depression

Trauma Therapy Reverses PTSD in Psychosis Patients

Why We Are Misjudging How Childhood Trauma Changes the Body

Everyday Habit Changes Lowers Dementia Risk

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