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New cell therapy improves memory and stops seizures following TBI

Neuroscience NewsNovember 15, 2019

Transplanting embryonic progenitor interneurons into the hippocampus of mouse models of TBI, researchers noticed the neurons migrated to the injury site and made new connections. Following treatment, memory improved and seizures were reduced.... Read More...

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A brain protein that could put the brakes on Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2019

Reducing the expression of the protein TOM1 in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease increased the pathology, exacerbated cognitive problems, and raised levels of inflammation in the brain. Restoring TOM1 reversed the effects. Findings suggest a new therapeutic target for treating dementia.... Read More...

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Critical role of brain circuits in improving learning and memory revealed

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 23, 2019

A newly identified neural network in the hippocampal formation plays a critical role in memory and object-location learning. The findings are highly relevant to learning and memory disorders, including Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Diverse linguistic environment boosts brain sensitivity to new learning

Neuroscience NewsAugust 30, 2019

Living in a linguistically diverse environment helps promote more effective learning of new languages for monolingual people.... Read More...

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Link between brain immune cells and Alzheimer’s disease development identified

Neuroscience NewsAugust 21, 2019

The brain's immune cells may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease. Turning off microglia in specific areas of the brain prevented the formation of amyloid plaques. The findings could help pave the way for new treatments for Alzheimer's.... Read More...

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Online brain games can extend in-game ‘cognitive youth’ into old age

Neuroscience NewsAugust 19, 2019

Playing online games which are mentally taxing can help older adults to reduce cognitive decline associated with aging. Older adults who played brain training games showed similar brain functionality as younger people who were less practiced at the games.... Read More...

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The case against reality

Neuroscience NewsJuly 27, 2019

A new theory argues consciousness creates neural activity, and humans have evolved to see what is needed for survival. Perception, it is argued, is a user interface which may not necessarily be real.... Read More...

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Anticonvulsant mechanism of cilantro uncovered

Neuroscience NewsJuly 22, 2019

Study reveals a molecular action that enables cilantro to effectively delay seizures. One component of cilantro, dodecenal, binds to a specific part of the potassium channel to open them, reducing cellular excitability.... Read More...

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Deep learning algorithm solves Rubik’s Cube faster than any human

Neuroscience NewsJuly 15, 2019

DeepCubeA, a deep learning algorith, is able to solve the Rubik's cube in an average of 20 moves. ... Read More...

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Infants 10 to 16 months old prefer those who yield in conflicts

Neuroscience NewsJuly 3, 2019

In staged confrontations between two puppets, infants under 18 months preferred the one who deferred. However, older children preferred the victors.... Read More...

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Nanotechnology treatment reverses multiple sclerosis in mice

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2019

Extracting nanosized exosomes from bone marrow stem cells and injecting them into mice, researchers reverse symptoms of multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Body parts respond to day and night independently from brain

Neuroscience NewsMay 30, 2019

Skin and liver cells appear to have their own circadian clock. Both the liver and skin respond to changes in light and maintain critical function, independent of the brain's circadian rhythm.... Read More...

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Using stem cells to combat COVID-19

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Using stem cells to combat COVID-19

The placebo effect and psychedelic drugs: tripping on nothing?

Wastewater test could provide early warning of COVID-19

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Risk of death from stroke falls by 24%

Air pollution linked to dementia and cardiovascular disease

Spinal nerve healing enhanced by boost in cellular energy

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Experimental AI tool predicts which COVID-19 patients develop respiratory disease

Machine learning helps doctors diagnose severity of brain tumors

Artificial Intelligence for Very Young Brains

Robotics

New Study Uses Robots to Uncover the Connections Between the Human Mind and Walking Control

COVID-19 should be wake-up call for robotics research

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The placebo effect and psychedelic drugs: tripping on nothing?

How stress remodels the brain

Psychiatric disorders after first birth reduce likelihood of subsequent children

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New cell therapy improves memory and stops seizures following TBI

A brain protein that could put the brakes on Alzheimer’s

Critical role of brain circuits in improving learning and memory revealed

Diverse linguistic environment boosts brain sensitivity to new learning

Link between brain immune cells and Alzheimer’s disease development identified

Online brain games can extend in-game ‘cognitive youth’ into old age

The case against reality

Anticonvulsant mechanism of cilantro uncovered

Deep learning algorithm solves Rubik’s Cube faster than any human

Nanotechnology treatment reverses multiple sclerosis in mice

Body parts respond to day and night independently from brain