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·July 11, 2017·4 min read

Neural Stem Cells Steered by Electric Fields in Rat Brain

A recent study in Stem Cell Reports suggests electrical fields can be used to help guide transplanted neural stem cells towards a specific location in the brain. The finding could pave the way for new treatment that could help repair brain damage.

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·July 5, 2017·4 min read

Brain Changes Accompany Development of Metamemory from Childhood to Adolescence

According to researchers, the ability to assess memory quality appears in children, and metamemory continues to improve beyond childhood into adolescence. The findings could provide new insights into effective learning methods and assist teachers to devise new educational strategies.

Autism Featured Genetics

·June 27, 2017·6 min read

Mice Provide Insight Into Genetics of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Researchers report that inducing mutation of the CHD8 gene, mice experience cognitive impairments and have increased brain volume. Both conditions are also seen in people with CHD8 mutations. The findings suggest CHD8 plays a role in brain function throughout life and could affect more that early brain development in people on the autism spectrum.

Image shows the location of the hippocampus in the brain.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 18, 2017·3 min read

Social Environment and Hippocampal Volume Affect Adolescent Depression

Larger hippocampal volume in combination with how safe teens feel in their community environments contribute to how depressed they feel, a new study reports.