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Rave new world: Scientists pry apart party drug’s therapeutic, addictive qualities

Neuroscience NewsDecember 11, 2019

Researchers have distinguished two different molecular pathways responsible for addiction and the prosocial feelings generated by MDMA. The findings could lead to novel treatments for psychiatric disorders marked by withdrawal and social awkwardness.... Read More...

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Immune cells invade aging brains, disrupt new nerve cell formation

Neuroscience NewsJuly 3, 2019

Intrusive T cells have been discovered in the brain's neurogenic niches of older mice and humans. Findings suggest the T cells impair neurogenesis.... Read More...

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Smart glasses follow our eyes and focus automatically

Neuroscience NewsJuly 1, 2019

A newly designed set of 'smart glasses' could help to correct the vision of millions of people with age-related presbyopia. The autofocals work much like the eyes and include eye tracking sensors which enable to triangulate where a person is looking and determine the precise distance of the object.... Read More...

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Could prosthetic limbs one day be controlled by human thought?

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2019

Having identified a new, simpler way to study neural activity, researchers believe they are on track to creating a compact, low power and potentially wireless brain sensor that could make thought-controlled prosthetic limbs ubiquitous.... Read More...

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How people want to feel determines whether others can influence their emotions

Neuroscience NewsJune 25, 2019

People have more control over how their emotions are influenced by others than previously thought. Researchers found people who wanted to stay calm when presented with upsetting stimuli remained unfazed by angry emotions expressed by others. However, when they wanted to feel angry, they were more highly influenced by others who were angry. ... Read More...

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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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Rave new world: Scientists pry apart party drug’s therapeutic, addictive qualities

Immune cells invade aging brains, disrupt new nerve cell formation

Smart glasses follow our eyes and focus automatically

Could prosthetic limbs one day be controlled by human thought?

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