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How Drugs Can Minimize the Side Effects of Chemotherapy

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Researchers have identified the 3D structure of a brain receptor that causes vomiting and nausea as a result of chemotherapy treatments for cancer. The same receptor also plays a critical role in pain perception, migraines and chronic itching.... Read More...

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Link Between Gut Flora and Multiple Sclerosis Discovered

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2018

A new study reports T cells are activated in the intestines and migrate to the brain, causing an inflammatory cascade that may lead to multiple sclerosis. Researchers say the gut microbiome may play a more significant role in the development and progression of MS than previously believed.... Read More...

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Follow the Leader: What Sets Leaders Apart?

Neuroscience NewsAugust 3, 2018

A new study reveals the cognitive and neurobiological processes that influence whether a person is likely to be a leader or follower. ... Read More...

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Every Person Has a Unique Brain Anatomy

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2018

A new neuroimaging study reveals every person has unique brain anatomy. The uniqueness is a result of a combination of genetic factors and life experiences, researchers report.... Read More...

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Stem Cell Division Seen For First Time in Adult Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 9, 2018

Researchers have observed how neural stem cells divide and new neurons are integrated into the hippocampus.... Read More...

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Cellular Self Digestion Process Triggers Autoimmune Disease

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2017

A new study reveals how autophagy in certain immune cells can lead to the immune system attacking the central nervous system. The findings have implications for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, like multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Female Brain Reacts More Strongly to Prosocial Behavior Than Male Brain

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2017

University of Zurich researchers report prosocial behaviors trigger stronger reward system activation in women, where as the same neural response is elicited by selfish behavior in men.... Read More...

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Chronic Lack of Sleep Increases Risk Seeking

Neuroscience NewsAugust 30, 2017

According to University of Zurich researchers, sleep deprivation can lead to an increase in risk seeking behaviors.... Read More...

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Mother’s Stress Affects Baby Through Amniotic Fluid

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2017

Study reveals corticotropin-releasing hormone can rise in amniotic fluid when the mother is stressed over long periods of time while pregnant.... Read More...

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