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Brain activity of Spanish Popular Party voters triggered by rivals

Neuroscience NewsMay 16, 2019

Neuroimaging study of Spanish voters reveals negative political messages illicit stronger neural responses. Messages about corruption activate brain areas associated with risk and disappointment. ... Read More...

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Broccoli sprout compound may restore brain chemistry imbalance linked to schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2019

Sulforaphane, a compound derived from broccoli sprouts, may be a useful new treatment for those suffering from schizophrenia. In a recent set of animal and human studies, researchers characterized novel chemical imbalances in the brain related to glutamate. Levels of glutamate, they discovered, can be altered by administering sulforaphane.... Read More...

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Trigger region found for absence epileptic seizures

Neuroscience NewsApril 26, 2019

Absence epilepsy may be triggered by an impairment in communication between the striatum and somatosensory cortex.... Read More...

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Obesity linked with differences in form and structure of the brain

Neuroscience NewsApril 23, 2019

Obesity is associated with alterations in brain structure, including lower gray matter volume and smaller globus pallidus volume.... Read More...

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Advances in deep brain stimulation could lead to new treatments

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2019

Researchers discuss the potential of deep brain stimulation in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, OCD, Tourette syndrome and other disorders.... Read More...

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Thalamus and cerebral cortex interactions influence the decision on sensory perceptions

Neuroscience NewsApril 1, 2019

The direction of information flow and instant synchronization of the sensory thalamocortical circuit play critical roles in sensory perception.... Read More...

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Brain growth inhibited by heavy alcohol use

Neuroscience NewsApril 1, 2019

Heavy drinking during adolescence negatively impacts brain development and growth. Chronic alcohol exposure reduces cerebral white matter and the development of the subcortical thalamus. ... Read More...

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A Gentle Method For Unlocking the Mysteries of the Deep Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 27, 2019

Researchers report EEG technology has the ability to study activity of areas deep inside the brain, such as the thalamus and nucleus accumbens. The findings will help shed new light on disorders that affect these brain regions, such as Parkinson's disease and OCD.... Read More...

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Researchers Create Organoid of a Brain Region to Study Cognitive Disorders

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 22, 2019

Researchers have created an organoid of the thalamus, which they have fused with an organoid of the frontal cortex in order to study ASD, depression and other neuropsychiatric conditions.... Read More...

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Unexpected Place for Learning and Memory in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 19, 2019

A new study reveals the somatosensory cortex plays a complex role in memory and reward learning. ... Read More...

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Diving Deeper Into Developmental Dyslexia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

A new study reveals men with dyslexia have altered structural connections between the thalamus and auditory cortex on the left side of the brain.... Read More...

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Brain Plasticity Restored in Adult Mice Through Targeting Specific Neural Connections

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism which appears to be critical for the maturation of brain function, and may be used to restore plasticity in the aging brain. ... Read More...

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Brain activity of Spanish Popular Party voters triggered by rivals

Broccoli sprout compound may restore brain chemistry imbalance linked to schizophrenia

Trigger region found for absence epileptic seizures

Obesity linked with differences in form and structure of the brain

Advances in deep brain stimulation could lead to new treatments

Thalamus and cerebral cortex interactions influence the decision on sensory perceptions

Brain growth inhibited by heavy alcohol use

A Gentle Method For Unlocking the Mysteries of the Deep Brain

Researchers Create Organoid of a Brain Region to Study Cognitive Disorders

Unexpected Place for Learning and Memory in the Brain

Diving Deeper Into Developmental Dyslexia

Brain Plasticity Restored in Adult Mice Through Targeting Specific Neural Connections