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·August 11, 2018·5 min read

An Ion Channel Differentiates Newborn and Mature Neurons in the Adult Brain

Researchers report newborn granule cells in the dentate gyrus become less excitable after three weeks. The loss of excitability is crucial for the functioning of mature neurons.

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·August 10, 2018·4 min read

CBD Oil Study Shows Significant Improvements in Patients with Treatment Resistant Epilepsy

A new study reveals CBD oil significantly improves seizure frequency and other symptoms in people with treatment resistant epilepsy.

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·August 10, 2018·4 min read

How the Sense of Smell Developed

A new study may help answer the age old questions as to whether animals' sense of smell became so viable. The findings shed light on why some animals developed extraordinary olfactory systems.

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·August 10, 2018·3 min read

Brain Proteins and Patterns Reveal Clues to Understanding Epilepsy

Researchers shed light on key proteins that play roles in controlling epilepsy and anxiety.

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·August 10, 2018·4 min read

PSD as a Molecular Platform For Understanding Synapse Formation and Plasticity

A new study reports that both in solution and on supported membrane bilayers, multivalent interaction networks formed by major excitatory postsynaptic density scaffold proteins led to formation of PSD-like assemblies via phase separation.

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·August 10, 2018·5 min read

Skills and Learning Improved by Closed Loop Electrical Brain Stimulation During Sleep

Researchers report transcranial alternating current stimulation applied during sleep can help accelerate learning, memory and skill acquisition.

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·August 10, 2018·4 min read

Targeting a Brain Mechanism Could Help Treat Aggression

Researchers have identified some of the key neurobiological mechanisms that help keep aggression under control. The findings could help develop targeted treatments to help those with aggressive problems associated with psychological disorders.

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·August 10, 2018·6 min read

Elderly Dialysis Patients Have a Higher Risk of Dementia

A new study reports older adults who receive dialysis treatment for kidney disease have an increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia.

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·August 10, 2018·3 min read

Surprise Finding in Neurons

Researchers discover higher infection rates in Purkinje cells with the herpesvirus HHV-6 in patients with bipolar disorder.

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·August 10, 2018·3 min read

You’re Only as Old as You Think and Do

Researchers report feeling more in control of your life and increasing physical activity is key to better health, cognition and longevity as we age.

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·August 9, 2018·5 min read

Getting to the Roots of Pessimism

Researchers shed light on the role the caudate nucleus plays in pessimism. The study reports stimulating this area of the brain generates a negative outlook that clouds decision making.