Blood Viruses Lead to Digestive Problems
WUSTL researchers report viruses such as West Nile and Zika can kill neurons in the gut, disrupting bowel movements and causing intestinal blockages.... Read More...
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Implantable, Biodegradable Device Speeds Up Neural Regeneration: Rat Study
WUSTL researchers have developed a new, implantable and biodegradable device that delivers pulses of electrical activity to damaged peripheral nerves in rats, helping the animals to regrow nerves and improve nerve function.... Read More...
Confronting ‘Yucky’ Attitudes About Genetically Engineered Foods
Researchers hope to expose the gap between advocates of GMOs and opponents.... Read More...
Diving In to How Our Brains Process Information
Researchers are embarking on a new project to better understand the mechanisms of cognitive control.They hope to generate a specific mathematical model for each individual's brain activity in order to understand how cognitive control differs between people. ... Read More...
Quick Learners Remember More Over Time
According to a new study, adults who are able to learn information quickly are better at long term retention for the material learned, despite spending less time studying it.... Read More...
How Cells Make Connections Could Impact Circadian Rhythm
Researchers have developed a new, data driven approach to reveal the topology of networks connected to the circadian clock.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s May Soon Be Predicted During Eye Exams
According to researchers, it may soon be possible to diagnose Alzheimer's disease during a simple eye exam. The study reports those with elevated amyloid and tau levels have significant thinning at the center of the retina.... Read More...
CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in Brain
Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.... Read More...
Unless We Spot Changes, Most Life Experiences are Fabricated From Memories
A new psychological model suggests change detection plays a key role in how we construct reality.... Read More...
Perfectionism in Young Children May Indicate OCD Risk
A new study reports children who exhibit excessive self control and have tendencies toward perfectionism are twice as likely to develop OCD by their teenage years. Researchers report perfectionist children often have smaller dorsal anterior cingulate cortex volume, an area of the brain linked to OCD.... Read More...
The VIPs of the Nervous System
Researchers have unlocked a cure for jet lag by activating VIP neurons in the suprachiasmatic nucleus.... Read More...
Can Fasting Improve Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms?
A new study reveals intermittent fasting successfully reduces multiple sclerosis like symptoms. Mice who fasted every other day were less likely to develop motor problems associated with the disease.... Read More...