Clues to genetic origins of schizophrenia revealed
A study of the Xhosa, an ancestral African population, sheds light on the genetic origins of schizophrenia. ... Read More...
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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.... Read More...
‘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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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. ... Read More...
Autism Often Associated with Multiple New Mutations
Researchers report most cases of autism are a result of novel mutations not inherited from parents.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Brain Fights West Nile Virus in Unexpected Way
Researchers report RIPK3 appears to protect brain cells during West Nile virus infection.... Read More...
Facial Bone Structure A Novel Marker for Left-Handedness
People with slender faces are 25% more likely to be left-handed, a new study reveals.... Read More...