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·October 1, 2019·3 min read

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

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.

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·October 31, 2016·2 min read

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.

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·July 22, 2019·3 min read

Anticonvulsant mechanism of cilantro uncovered

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.

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·May 30, 2019·3 min read

Body parts respond to day and night independently from brain

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.

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·September 23, 2019·2 min read

Critical role of brain circuits in improving learning and memory revealed

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.

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·July 15, 2019·3 min read

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

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

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·August 30, 2019·3 min read

Diverse linguistic environment boosts brain sensitivity to new learning

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

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·September 25, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·February 8, 2017·4 min read

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.

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·January 15, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·October 18, 2018·4 min read

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.