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FeaturedNeurology·January 26, 2017·6 min readDrug Compound Halts Alzheimer’s Related Damage in MiceResearchers report a synthetic molecule can reduce tau and even reverse some neurological damage in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·December 28, 2016·5 min readLow Levels of Manganese in Welding Fumes Cause Parkinson’s-Like Neurological ProblemsA new study reports exposure to airborne manganese in welding fumes contribute to Parkinson's like neurological problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 21, 2016·5 min readWhy Big Brains Are RareEvolving larger brains requires an overall increase in energy consumption, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·December 15, 2016·6 min readDepressed Children Respond Differently to Rewards Than Other KidsAccording to a new study, clinically depressed children show a blunted response to reward compared to those who were not depressed.Read More
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