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Shared Genetics May Shape Treatment Options for Certain Brain Disorders

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

Researchers report common symptoms of bipolar depression and schizophrenia, such as depression, psychosis and mania, have shared and distinguished genetic risk factors. The findings could help with the development of more effective therapies for these neuropsychological disorders.... Read More...

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Ultrasound Helmet Would Make Live Images, Brain Machine Interface Possible

Neuroscience NewsMay 10, 2018

Vanderbilt researchers have been awarded a new grant to develop a novel brain machine interface that utilizes both an ultrasound helmet and EEG.... Read More...

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Study Provides Robust Evidence of Sex Differences with Alzheimer’s Gene

Neuroscience NewsMay 9, 2018

According to researchers, Alzheimer's disease may be more prevalent in women, not simply because they live longer on average, but due to the APOE E4 gene. Researchers found the APOE association was greater for women in the Tau pathway than in men. However, there was no difference between APOE expression in the amyloid pathway in women compared to men.... Read More...

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Brain Connections in Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsMarch 10, 2018

Researchers report reduced connectivity between the thalamus and prefrontal cortex may be a common feature in those with Schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Cannabis Compound Reduces Seizures

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 27, 2018

A new study reveals CBD oil may help to reduce, or even eliminate seizures, in those with epilepsy.... Read More...

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Study Helps Map Signaling System in Brain Linked to ASD

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 9, 2018

Vanderbilt researchers have mapped a signaling system in the brain that appears to be linked to autism. ... Read More...

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Sorry Grumpy Cat, Study Finds Dogs Are Brainier Than Cats

Neuroscience NewsNovember 29, 2017

Dogs possess significantly more cortical neurons than cats, a new study reports.... Read More...

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‘Mind’s Eye Blink’ Proves ‘Paying Attention’ Is Not Just a Figure of Speech

Neuroscience NewsNovember 27, 2017

According to researchers, when shifting attention from one spot to another, the brain blinks. They report these blinks are momentary unconscious gaps in visual perception.... Read More...

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Link Between Brain’s Memory Center and Heart Function

Neuroscience NewsNovember 8, 2017

Vanderbilt researchers report elderly people whose hearts pump less blood have reduced blood flow in the temporal lobe. Previous studies report the temporal lobe is a critical brain area for the development of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Visual Intelligence Not the Same as IQ

Neuroscience NewsNovember 8, 2017

A new study reveals differences in a person's visual ability to recognize objects is not associated with their general intelligence.... Read More...

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Natural Chemical Helps Brain Adapt to Stress

Neuroscience NewsMarch 29, 2017

Researchers report deficiencies of natural cannabinoids could result in a predisposition for developing depression and PTSD. Boosting the system could help in treating stress related disorders.... Read More...

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Blood-Brain Barrier on a Chip Sheds New Light on ‘Silent Killer’

Neuroscience NewsDecember 7, 2016

A new blood-brain barrier on a chip system is being used to study neuroinflammation, researchers report.... Read More...

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News

How the Brain Reacts to Food May Be Linked to Overeating

Complete Fly Brain Image at Nanoscale Resolution

Neuroscience

How the Brain Reacts to Food May Be Linked to Overeating

Complete Fly Brain Image at Nanoscale Resolution

Neurology

Paralyzed Mice with Spinal Cord Injury Made to Walk Again

Pregnancy History May Be Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk

Researchers Trace Parkinson’s Damage in the Heart

AI

Big Data Analysis Identifies New Cancer Risk Genes

Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain

Machine Learning Helps Predict Treatment Outcomes in Schizophrenia

Robotics

Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain

New ‘E-Dermis’ Brings Sense of Touch, Pain to Prosthetic Hands

Robotic Bloodhound Tracks Odors on the Ground

Psychology

ADHD Drugs Do Not Improve Cognition in Healthy College Students

The Psychology of Roller Coasters

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