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New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease

Neuroscience NewsMarch 15, 2019

Autoreactive cytotoxic CD8 T cells have been detected in people with narcolepsy type one. The finding suggests levels of the T-cell reactivity, combined with specific gene expression, may spur on the development of NT1.... Read More...

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‘Lack of Cleaning’ in Brain Cells is Central to Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 15, 2019

Researchers report dysfunctional mitophagy may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease. When mitophagy is improved, symptoms of Alzheimer's almost disappeared in animal models of the disease. ... Read More...

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Chaos In the Body Tunes Up the Immune System

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 19, 2019

A new study reports chaotic swings in the concentration of the NF-kB protein can increase activation of the number of genes not otherwise activates, optimally tuning the immune system.... Read More...

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Making Mice Lose Weight by Imitating Effects From Cold and Nicotine

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2018

By stimulating cold and nicotine receptors, researchers successfully improved metabolism in mice, helping them to lose weight. Further studies will investigate whether the same results can be achieved in humans. ... Read More...

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Psychologists Define the ‘Dark Core of Personality’

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 26, 2018

Researchers have identified a common denominator for 'dark' personality traits they have dubbed the D-factor. D-factor, researchers report, can be defined as the general tendency to maximize personal goals and interests over those of another, often to the extent of taking pleasure in hurting others.... Read More...

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How Children Want Their Food Served

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 3, 2018

According to a new study, children have different preferences for how their food is served, based on gender and age.... Read More...

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Important New Piece in Huntington’s Disease Puzzle Identified

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

Researchers have identified a reduced exchange of glutamine between astrocytes and neurons in a new Huntington's disease study.... Read More...

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Chromosome Study May Lead to Personalized Counselling For Pregnant Women

Neuroscience NewsMay 26, 2018

Researchers report fetuses with a rare chromosomal aberration have a 20% increased risk of being diagnosed with a developmental disorder.... Read More...

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Researchers Discover Connection Between Circadian Rhythm and Aggression

Neuroscience NewsMay 2, 2018

Researchers report on why some people may experience increasing levels of aggression at the end of the day. The study reports the scientists have developed new gene editing tools to help turn of cells that cause sundowning behaviors.... Read More...

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Sweet Tooth Gene Linked to Less Body Fat

Neuroscience NewsApril 14, 2018

Researchers report people with the 'sweet tooth', FGF21 genetic mutation tend to have less body fat. However, the genetic mutation is also linked to slightly elevated blood pressure.... Read More...

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Midbrain ‘Start Neurons’ Control Whether We Run or Walk

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 17, 2018

University of Copenhagen researchers have identified two areas of the midbrain that appear to play specific roles in the start, speed and content of dependent selection of locomotion in mice.... Read More...

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New Cause of Schizophrenia Uncovered

Neuroscience NewsJuly 20, 2017

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have made a significant discovery as to how schizophrenia may occur. They discovered a genetic defect that causes damage to glial cells may also impair the production of myelin. Researchers believe the lack of myelin may be a significant contributor to the development of schizophrenia in some patients.... Read More...

News

Eating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagers

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Neuroscience

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

Neurology

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Researchers point to a common cause in sudden death syndromes

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

AI

Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Robotics

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Psychology

Eating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagers

Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

When neurons are out of shape, antidepressants may not work

University of Copenhagen

New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease

‘Lack of Cleaning’ in Brain Cells is Central to Alzheimer’s

Chaos In the Body Tunes Up the Immune System

Making Mice Lose Weight by Imitating Effects From Cold and Nicotine

How Children Want Their Food Served

Important New Piece in Huntington’s Disease Puzzle Identified

Chromosome Study May Lead to Personalized Counselling For Pregnant Women

Researchers Discover Connection Between Circadian Rhythm and Aggression

Sweet Tooth Gene Linked to Less Body Fat

Midbrain ‘Start Neurons’ Control Whether We Run or Walk

New Cause of Schizophrenia Uncovered