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·February 7, 2018·3 min read

Creation of New Brain Cells May Be Limited

UCSF researchers report neural stem cells only have a very limited capacity to replenish brain tissue.

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·February 6, 2018·3 min read

Immune System Dysfunction May Occur Early in Alzheimer’s

Researchers say their findings about immune system changes early in Alzheimer's could lead to new blood tests that may be used to detect the disease before it becomes symptomatic.

Featured Psychology

·February 6, 2018·3 min read

Magnetic Brain Stimulation Alters Negative Emotional Perceptions

Using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, researchers report they are able to strengthen or weaken the processing of negative emotions.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 6, 2018·3 min read

Full Length Serotonin Receptor Structure Seen For First Time

Researchers have been able to view the full length of serotonin receptors for the first time, with the help of Nobel prize winning microscope technology. The snapshot of the receptor includes details of molecular binding sites that could help with the development of a range of new drugs.

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·February 6, 2018·3 min read

Bilingualism Could Offset Brain Changes in Alzheimer’s

A new study reports bilingual people have an advantage when it comes to brain plasticity. Researchers report being multilingual could help stave off cognitive decline associated with dementia.

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·February 6, 2018·5 min read

Memory Loss Identified Years Before Alzheimer’s Symptoms Appear

UCL researchers have developed a new cognitive test able to detect subtle memory problems years before Alzheimer's symptoms develop.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 6, 2018·3 min read

Worm Uploaded to a Computer and Trained to Balance a Pole

Researchers have translated the neural system of a nematode worm into computer code. The study reports the researchers have trained the virtual worm to perform an array of amazing balancing acts.

Featured Psychology

·February 6, 2018·2 min read

Can Over the Counter Pain Medications Influence Thoughts and Emotions?

A new study reveals over the counter pain killers may negatively influence information processing and emotional response.

Featured Neurology

·February 6, 2018·3 min read

Brain Chemical Blamed For Old Age Mental Decline Could Hold Key to Its Reversal

Researchers report keeping levels of KYNA low throughout a worm's life can help prevent the onsite of age-related cognitive decline.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 5, 2018·6 min read

How Brain’s Reward System Lessened Distress Over 2016 Election Results

People who tended to be more depressed as a result of the 2016 election have less family support and decreased activity in two key regions of the brain's reward system, researchers report.

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·February 5, 2018·4 min read

Dim Light May Make Us Dumber

A new study reveals exposure to dim light might impact memory and learning. Researchers report rodents exposed to dim lighting lost 30 percent of hippocampal capacity and performed poorly on spatial tasks they had previously experienced.