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·April 6, 2020

Brain tumors impact normally helpful cells

Glioma brain tumors alter the function of astrocytes, possibly contributing to seizures many brain cancer patients experience. Astrocytes encasing gliomas exhibit different molecular signatures based on their proximity to the cancer cells. Those directly touching the cancer cells become elongated and swollen, mimicking the astrocyte's response to other epilepsy-related brain injuries. Read More

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·April 2, 2020

How T. gondii infection causes seizures, and psychiatric illness for some

Study shows how Toxoplasma parasitic infections promote the loss of inhibitory signaling in the brain by altering the behavior of microglia. Read More

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·January 25, 2020

Fonts in campaign communications have liberal or conservative leanings

Individuals perceive certain fonts used on political campaign signs as having partisan leanings. The more people view a font as aligned with their ideology, the more they favor it. Read More

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·December 18, 2019

The neural basis of confirmation bias

The posterior medial prefrontal cortex plays a critical role in confirmation bias. Existing judgments alter the neural representation of information strength, leaving us less likely to alter opinions we disagree with. Read More

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·October 2, 2019

The mechanisms behind learning and long-term memory in the brain

Erg1 and TET1 team up to become a mechanism for learning and memory that extends beyond the brain and into the immune system. Read More

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·December 4, 2018

Virtual Reality Brings Jedi Powers to Life with Force Push

Researchers say Force Push will give users the ability to move distant objects using an approach for remote object manipulation in virtual reality. Read More

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 19, 2018

Drug Discovery Could Halt Brain Cancer Spread

Researchers detail the use of a drug that may help block the way glioblastoma brain cancer cells respond to fluid flow. The finding could lead to stopping glioblastoma from spreading. Read More

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 9, 2018

Researchers Solve Century Old Neuroscience Mystery

Researchers have solves a longstanding mystery relating to perineuronal nets, giving rise to potential new treatments for epilepsy. The study reports the nets modulate electrical impulses in the brain and seizures can occur if perineuronal networks are dissolved. Read More

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·June 26, 2018

Insights Into Amyloids Associated with Alzheimer’s and Type 2 Diabetes

A new study sheds light on the stabilizing forces of amyloid fibrils associated with Alzheimer's, type 2 diabetes and other neurodegenerative disorders. Read More

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·May 16, 2018

Yanny or Laurel: The Blue Dress of 2018

Researchers explain why some of us hear Yanny and some hear Laurel when we listen to the popular internet meme. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·April 30, 2018

Researchers Make First Serotonin Measurements in Humans

Using electrochemical probes transplanted into living human brains, researchers shed light on how serotonin acts. Read More

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 2, 2017

Healthy Bacteria in Yogurt May Reduce Lupus Symptoms: Mouse Study

A new study from Virginia Tech reveals a healthy bacteria found in yogurt could reduce some lupus symptoms. The study expands on earlier work from the researchers, noting a lack of Lactobacillus in both mice and humans with lupus. Read More

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