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AI tool helps radiologists detect brain aneurysms

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2019

The newly developed HeadXNet deep learning system can accurately detect clinically significant aneurysms from patients' brain scans. The tool could improve diagnostics and care for those experiencing aneurysms.... Read More...

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Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Neuroscience NewsMay 20, 2019

Stanford Doggo, a student-designed dog-like robot, can perform a variety of acrobatic tricks and traverse challenging environments. The student investors have provided construction plans and parts lists online for DIY scientists who wish to build their own version of the robopup.... Read More...

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Blocking protein curbs memory loss in old mice

Neuroscience NewsMay 14, 2019

Blocking VCAM1 increased neurogenesis, and reduced microglia reactivity in the hippocampus of older mice. ... Read More...

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A brain region for Pokémon characters?

Neuroscience NewsMay 6, 2019

Adults who played Pokemon video games as children had preferential activation in the visual system for Pokemon character, researchers report. The finding shed light on the development of the visual system and categorization in the brain. ... Read More...

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Brain Response to Mom’s Voice Differs in Kids with Autism

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 26, 2019

In children with autism, the sound of their mom's voice creates a weaker brain response than in their peers not on the autism spectrum, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Researchers Generate and Track Development of Myelin Producing Brain Cells

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 29, 2019

Researchers have successfully created stem cell derived brain cells which can generate oligodendrocytes, neurons and astrocytes. ... Read More...

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The Brain Cells That Make Pain Unpleasant Identified

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 20, 2019

Researchers report the sensation and emotional experiences of pain are not the same. A new study reveals neurons in the amygdala responsible for negative emotions associated with chronic pain. ... Read More...

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Lifespan Continues to Increase Regardless of Socioeconomic Factors

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2018

According to a new study, people who live to the age of 65 are continuing to live longer than their parents did. Researchers say this trend does not appear to be slowing.... Read More...

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How the Brain Decides What to Learn

Neuroscience NewsOctober 26, 2018

The paraventricular thalamus helps the brain identify and track the most salient details of a situation, helping to enhance learning, a new study reveals.... Read More...

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Big Data Reveals Heavy Multitaskers Have Reduced Memory

Neuroscience NewsOctober 25, 2018

A decade worth of data reveals people who multitask with different forms of media at once are worse at completing simple memory tasks.... Read More...

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Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effects Tied to Opioid System in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 29, 2018

Researchers report ketamine's antidepressive effects require activation of opioid receptors in the brain. The study highlights the interaction between depression, pain and opioid addiction. ... Read More...

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Painting a Nuanced Picture of Brain System Regulation Moods and Movements

Neuroscience NewsAugust 26, 2018

A new study reports the serotonin system is made up of multiple parallel pathways that affect the brain in different, and sometimes opposing, ways.... Read More...

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Stem cells reprogrammed into neurons could reveal drugs harmful to pregnancy

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The brain consumes half of a child’s energy, and that could matter for weight gain

Do video games drive obesity?

Stem cells reprogrammed into neurons could reveal drugs harmful to pregnancy

Neurology

Stem cells reprogrammed into neurons could reveal drugs harmful to pregnancy

Immune system can slow degenerative eye disease: Mouse study

Sleep history predicts late-life Alzheimer’s pathology

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The whisper of schizophrenia: Machine learning finds ‘sound’ words predict psychosis

AI used to detect brain’s response to multiple sclerosis treatment

Brain activation provides individual-level prediction of bipolar disorder risk

Robotics

Research moves closer to brain-machine interface autonomy

Six fingers per hand: Polydactyly equals extra motor ability

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Psychology

Adolescence is the game-changer for schizophrenia

Pregnant women increase peripersonal space to ‘keep dangers at arm’s length’

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AI tool helps radiologists detect brain aneurysms

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Blocking protein curbs memory loss in old mice

A brain region for Pokémon characters?

Researchers Generate and Track Development of Myelin Producing Brain Cells

The Brain Cells That Make Pain Unpleasant Identified

Lifespan Continues to Increase Regardless of Socioeconomic Factors

How the Brain Decides What to Learn

Big Data Reveals Heavy Multitaskers Have Reduced Memory

Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effects Tied to Opioid System in the Brain

Painting a Nuanced Picture of Brain System Regulation Moods and Movements