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·August 27, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·August 23, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·August 17, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·July 25, 2018·6 min read

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.

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·July 20, 2018·6 min read

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.

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·July 13, 2018·4 min read

The VIPs of the Nervous System

Researchers have unlocked a cure for jet lag by activating VIP neurons in the suprachiasmatic nucleus.

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·July 9, 2018·6 min read

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.

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·June 2, 2018·4 min read

Act Fast to Pay Attention

A new study sheds light on how priming may influence our attention to details.

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·May 31, 2018·4 min read

Immunosuppresant Drugs May Protect Against Parkinson’s

People who take immunosuppressant medications are less likely to develop Parkinson's disease, a new study reveals.

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·May 31, 2018·5 min read

Brain Cancer Vaccine Effective in Some Patients

Researchers report a clinical trial of a personalized vaccine that targets glioblastoma brain cancer has successfully improved survival rates for patients.

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·April 18, 2018·4 min read

Brain Scans May Help Diagnose Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

According to researchers, a new neuroimaging system, called fcMRI, can detect subtle differences in how individual brains are wired. The new system may help to distinguish between those at risk of developing neurological and psychiatric disorders, as well as track the progression of diseases.

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·April 9, 2018·6 min read

ALS and FTD Share Genetic Link

A new study links common genetic variants to both ALS and frontotemporal dementia. The findings could help in the development of treatment strategies for both disorders, researchers report.

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