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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 9, 2022·3 min readBrain Changes Linked to Emotion Discovered in Mysterious ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’Takotsubo syndrome, a sudden form of acute heart failure often brought on by emotional or physical stress, is associated with changes in brain regions associated with emotion and emotional processing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 10, 2021·4 min readBrainfood: Researchers Find Brain Area Associated with Craving ProteinStudy reveals the role the ventral tegmental area of the brain plays in craving protein-rich foods.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·April 21, 2020·3 min readUnderstanding the ‘symptom-less’ COVID-19 carriers key to stopping spreadIncreasing COVID-19 testing to include those who are asymptomatic is key to combatting the spread of coronavirus.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 23, 2016·3 min readSupercharged Sprouts Vitamin Inspiration for New Alzheimer’s Drug ResearchResearchers are looking to a supercharged version of retinoic acid, which is derived from sprouts, to help develop new Alzheimer's drugs.Read More
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