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·June 22, 2021·4 min read

In Many Cases, Multiple Sclerosis Starts Long Before the Diagnosis

More frequent hospital and doctor's office visits in the years leading up to multiple sclerosis diagnosis with early MS type symptoms are usually associated with a prodromal phase of the disease, when they should be regarded as an ongoing progression of the autoimmune disorder.

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·May 22, 2021·5 min read

Lithium Distribution Differs in Brains of Depressed People

A new technique allowed researchers to evaluate the distribution of lithium levels in the human brain. Findings revealed those without depression had significantly more lithium in the brain's white matter than in gray matter. By contrast, those with depression or suicidal ideations had more balanced distribution of lithium in both white and gray matter.

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·December 11, 2020·4 min read

The Machine as Extension of the Body

A new study discusses the key challenges of the fusion between neuroscience and robotics.

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·July 15, 2020·5 min read

Neural Circuits in the Brain ‘Sense’ Our Inner State

The activity of a network of dopamine neurons reflects both the innate preferences for smell and taste, as well as the physiological state of fruit flies.

This shows the mushroom body in a fruit fly brain

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·September 26, 2019·4 min read

The secret of motivation

Researchers have identified a neural circuit in the brain of fruit flies that help them perform to their best ability while searching for food.

This shows a patient wearing the weighted headset

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·August 2, 2019·4 min read

New research findings on dizziness of unknown cause

People with functional dizziness do not appear to process sensory-motor impression correctly. Instead, they rely on a stored memory model which no longer matches immediate reality.

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·July 31, 2019·4 min read

Vaccinations not a risk factor for multiple sclerosis

A study of over 200,000 people found no evidence that vaccinations increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis, or the onset of an initial MS episode.

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·December 13, 2018·4 min read

Pain: Perception and Motor Impulses Arise in Brain Independently of One Another

Study reveals the brain yields at least three different responses to pain, and these responses are independent of each other.

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·September 11, 2018·4 min read

What Catches Our Eye?

Researchers report a neural network called the isthmic system helps us to select visual objects that catch our attention.

gummi candies with the MEAs printed on them

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·June 22, 2018·4 min read

Researchers Print Sensors on Gummi Candy

Researchers have successfully printed microelectrode arrays onto gelatin candies and other soft materials. They report the technique could pave the way to creating new medical diagnostic tools.