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A good night’s sleep may be in sight: New 3D models of melatonin receptors shed light on sleep disorders

Neuroscience NewsApril 24, 2019

Researchers have created new 3D maps of two melatonin receptors. The models can be used to help develop new treatments that not only improve sleep, but may also treat a variety of other conditions from diabetes to cancer.... Read More...

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This gene could play a major role in reducing brain swelling after stroke

Neuroscience NewsApril 15, 2019

The TRIM9 gene may help to resolve neuroinflammation and promote recovery following ischemic stroke.... Read More...

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What triggers nostalgia? Feelings of unhappiness

Neuroscience NewsApril 4, 2019

While generally associated with positive feeling, nostalgia is actually a mixed emotion. When experienced over the course of daily life, nostalgia is predominantly a negative emotion.... Read More...

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

Neuroscience NewsMarch 11, 2019

AI-controlled robotic limb driven by animal-like tendons can be tripped and recover before the next foot step, though not programmed to do so.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s-like Symptoms Reversed in Mice, USC Researchers Say

Neuroscience NewsMarch 6, 2019

A diet containing compounds found in green tea and carrots reversed Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in mice genetically programmed to develop symptoms of the disease.... Read More...

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Using AI to Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 29, 2019

Machine learning technology is helping researchers to detect the early signs of Alzheimer's, by identifying potential blood based biomarkers of the disease. Researchers say the technology has found hidden factors associated with Alzheimer's through medical data, and could help improve disease prediction.... Read More...

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Blood-Brain Barrier Breakdown an Early Driver of Dementia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

A new study reports leaky capillaries in the brain may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease as it can signal cognitive impairment prior to the buildup of proteins associated with the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...

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Can Artificial Intelligence Help Abuse Victims Disclose Traumatic Testimony?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 16, 2018

A new deep learning algorithm may help children affected by abuse to disclose information about their experiences.... Read More...

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New Map of Brain Region Linked to Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2018

Researchers have successfully created the most detailed map of the hippocampus, an area of the brain implicated in memory. The map shows the structure, neural connections and functions in vivid detail.... Read More...

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Aging May Be As Old As Life Itself

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 12, 2018

Researchers report that, at the molecular levels, aging may have originated at the beginning of the evolution of life. They suggest when it comes to genes, aging may not always be a negative trait, and may help an organism to survive.... Read More...

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Decoding Mood from Human Brain Signals

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 10, 2018

Researchers have built a decoder which is able to translate neural signals into mood variations. ... Read More...

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‘Gut Instinct’ May Have Been the GPS of Human Ancestors

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2018

Researchers have discovered another purpose for the gut-brain axis; relaying information to the hippocampus to store information about our environment and location.... Read More...

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Anxiety might be alleviated by regulating gut bacteria

Simple test can tell if you’re stressed out

Neuroscience

Anxiety might be alleviated by regulating gut bacteria

Simple test can tell if you’re stressed out

Neurology

Nerve stimulation could provide new treatment option for most common type of stroke

AI

Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Robotics

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Psychology

Anxiety might be alleviated by regulating gut bacteria

Simple test can tell if you’re stressed out

USC

A good night’s sleep may be in sight: New 3D models of melatonin receptors shed light on sleep disorders

This gene could play a major role in reducing brain swelling after stroke

What triggers nostalgia? Feelings of unhappiness

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

Alzheimer’s-like Symptoms Reversed in Mice, USC Researchers Say

Using AI to Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

Blood-Brain Barrier Breakdown an Early Driver of Dementia

Can Artificial Intelligence Help Abuse Victims Disclose Traumatic Testimony?

New Map of Brain Region Linked to Alzheimer’s

Aging May Be As Old As Life Itself

Decoding Mood from Human Brain Signals

‘Gut Instinct’ May Have Been the GPS of Human Ancestors