When It Comes to Brain Connectivity, Cell Location Matters Most
A new study reports brain connectivity appears to be dictated by the spatial architecture of neurons, rather than the cell type-specific cues. ... Read More...
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New Way By Which the Brain Marks Time Identified
A new neuroimaging study helped researchers capture the processes by which the brain stores information related to when events happen. The findings could help further the understanding of age related dementia. ... Read More...
How Fasting Can Improve Overall Health
Researchers report fasting affects the circadian rhythm of the liver and skeletal muscles, allowing them to rewire their metabolism. The study suggests fasting can help improve health and protect against aging related diseases.... Read More...
How Rare Gene Mutation Affects Brain Development and Memory
Researchers have identified a rare genetic mutation that alters brain development in mice. The mutation appears to cause impairment in memory and disrupts neurotransmission. The study reports memory problems may be improved by transplanting progenitor cells capable of generating inhibitory interneurons into the hippocampus.... Read More...
Even Mild Physical Activity Immediately Improves Memory Function
A new study reports participating in light physical activity, such as yoga or tai chi, can help to increase connectivity between brain areas responsible for memory formation and storage.... Read More...
Researchers Crack Code to Restoring Memory Creation in Older or Damaged Brains
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in restoring the ability to form lasting memories in older or damaged brains. ... Read More...
Important Aspect of the Brain’s Navigational System Identified
Researchers have identified a neurobiological basis for the processing and reactivation of spatial information in rodents.... Read More...
Possible Roots of Schizophrenia Uncovered
Researchers report increased levels of methionine during pregnancy can alter the expression of genes linked to schizophrenia in offspring. ... Read More...
Skin Stem Cells Used to Generate New Brain Cells
Researchers generate microglia from stem cells derived from the skin. They believe their findings could help advance the understanding of the role microglia plays in Alzheimer's.... Read More...
Horror Movie Scenes Help Researchers Identify Key Brain Circuits for Fear Processing
The hippocampus and amygdala directly exchange signals in order to recognize emotional stimuli and encode them into memories, researchers report.... Read More...
Acupuncture Lowers Hypertension by Activating Natural Opioids
Researchers successfully used electroacupuncture to increase the gene expression of enkephalins and reduce blood pressure for three days.... Read More...