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Drugs to prevent stroke and dementia show promise in early trial

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2019

Two drugs commonly prescribed to treat heart disease and angina, are well tolerated in stroke patients. Early indications suggest the treatments may help to improve blood vessel function in the arms and brain, and may also improve cognitive skills.... Read More...

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Vitamin D study sheds light on immune system effects

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2019

Vitamin D causes dendritic cells to produce more CD31, hindering the activation of T cells. The study sheds light on how vitamin D deficiency regulates the immune system and can lead to autoimmune diseases, like multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Parkinson’s clues seen in tiny fish could aid quest for treatments

Neuroscience NewsApril 5, 2019

Zebrafish study reveals how key dopaminergic neurons, which are damaged as a result of Parkinson's disease, can be regenerated. Researchers report the immune system plays a critical role in the process.... Read More...

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Genetics Study Focuses on Origins of Depression

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 6, 2019

A new international study has identified 269 new genes linked to depression.... Read More...

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Shedding Light on Brain Cell Changes in Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2019

A new study sheds light on brain cells implicated in multiple sclerosis. Researchers found there are several types of oligodendrocytes, and the ratio of these cells differ significantly in those with MS. The findings could help develop new targeted treatments for progressive multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Genes Reveal Clues About People’s Potential Life Expectancy

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 19, 2019

Researchers report they are able to predict those who will live longer or die sooner than average based on examining their DNA.... Read More...

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How Redheads Inherit Their Flaming Locks

Neuroscience NewsDecember 10, 2018

Researchers have identified eight genes linked to red hair. The study also found almost 200 genes associated with hair texture, color and whether the hair grows straight or curly.... Read More...

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Clues That Suggest People Are Lying May Be Deceptive

Neuroscience NewsOctober 12, 2018

A new study reveals verbal and physical signs of deception are harder to detect than people believe. ... Read More...

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Breast Milk May Be Best For Premature Babies’ Brain Development

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 21, 2018

A new study reports babies born prematurely show better brain development when fed breast milk rather than formula. ... Read More...

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Baby Talk Words Build Infants’ Language Skills

Neuroscience NewsAugust 1, 2018

According to researchers, using baby talk words such as 'bunny' and 'choo choo' can help boost language acquisition in infants between 9 and 21 months. ... Read More...

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Brain Simulation Reveals Benefits of Emergency Cooling Treatment

Neuroscience NewsMay 18, 2018

Using brain simulations, researchers report emergency cooling techniques could help to minimize long term damage that arises as a result of birth complications and limit the effects of stroke.... Read More...

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Genes that May Trigger Depression Identified

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2018

A new Nature Communications study reveals 80 newly identified genes that may be linked to an increased risk of developing major depressive disorder.... Read More...

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Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

Sleep frees the hippocampus for new memory contents

Off with her head! Did Anne Boleyn really try to speak after being beheaded?

Neuroscience

Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

Sleep frees the hippocampus for new memory contents

Off with her head! Did Anne Boleyn really try to speak after being beheaded?

Neurology

Off with her head! Did Anne Boleyn really try to speak after being beheaded?

Stem cells from hair follicles have potential to repair myelin sheath in mice

Exercise activates memory neural networks in older adults

AI

Scientists translate brain signals into speech sounds

Artificial intelligence can diagnose PTSD by analyzing voices

Robotics

Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Robots created with 3D printers could be caring for those in golden years

Robots to autocomplete soldier tasks

Psychology

Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

Haunted by the past: Insomniacs unable to get emotional distress off their mind

University of Edinburgh

Drugs to prevent stroke and dementia show promise in early trial

Vitamin D study sheds light on immune system effects

Parkinson’s clues seen in tiny fish could aid quest for treatments

Genetics Study Focuses on Origins of Depression

Shedding Light on Brain Cell Changes in Multiple Sclerosis

Genes Reveal Clues About People’s Potential Life Expectancy

How Redheads Inherit Their Flaming Locks

Breast Milk May Be Best For Premature Babies’ Brain Development

Baby Talk Words Build Infants’ Language Skills

Brain Simulation Reveals Benefits of Emergency Cooling Treatment

Genes that May Trigger Depression Identified