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·December 17, 2020·4 min read

COVID-19 Virus Enters the Brain

The spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 can pass through the blood-brain barrier of mice. The protein likely causes the brain to release cytokines and spark neuroinflammation. The findings add to growing evidence that COVID-19 can enter the brain of those infected by the virus.

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·November 23, 2020·4 min read

Tarantula Toxin Attacks With Molecular Stinger

A tarantula's venom immobilizes its prey by interfering with sodium channels that generate electrical signals in the animal's nervous system.

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·February 2, 2020·2 min read

Clues to genetic origins of schizophrenia revealed

A study of the Xhosa, an ancestral African population, sheds light on the genetic origins of schizophrenia.

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·July 25, 2019·3 min read

The science behind giving up

Pnoc neurons in the paranigral ventral tegmental area become active when mice seek rewards. Stimulating these neurons with optogenetics promotes avoidance behaviors. Researchers say ventral tegmental area dopamine neuron NOPR expression is necessary to limit reward-seeking behavior.

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·January 7, 2019·4 min read

‘Deep Squeak’ Helps Researchers Decode Rodent Chatter

Using a deep learning algorithm dubbed 'DeepSqueak', researchers have been able to pick up and decode rodent vocalizations.

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·December 5, 2018·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Patients Classified in Six Subgroups

Researchers have identified cognitive subgroups related to genetic differences in Alzheimer's patients. The findings, researchers say, could open the door for more personalized treatments of the neurodegenerative disease.

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·April 10, 2018·6 min read

Study Confirms Link Between TBI and Dementia

A new, large scale study reveals people who have experienced a traumatic brain injury have a significantly increased risk of developing dementia than those without a history of TBI.

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·October 12, 2017·4 min read

Autism Often Associated with Multiple New Mutations

Researchers report most cases of autism are a result of novel mutations not inherited from parents.

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·October 10, 2017·5 min read

Cannabidiol Benefits and Mechanisms Shown in Mouse Study of Dravet Syndrome

A new PNAS paper reports cannabidiol can help reduce epileptic seizures and improve social behaviors in children with Dravet syndrome.

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·September 19, 2017·5 min read

The Brain at Work: Spotting Half Hidden Objects

Researchers have identified how signals from the visual and prefrontal cortices may interact to help us recognize shapes that are not entirely visible.