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·September 27, 2017·2 min read

That Cup of Coffee May Not Relieve Parkinson’s Symptoms

According to a new Neurology study, caffeine may not have the beneficial effects for Parkinson's symptoms as previously reported.

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·September 27, 2017·4 min read

Battling Belly Fat: Specialized Immune Cells Impair Metabolism in Aging

Researchers reveal how the macrophages become inflamed as we age and prevent neurotransmitters from functioning correctly.

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·September 27, 2017·4 min read

Back From the Brink: How Cells Recover From the Verge of Programmed Death

A new study in JCB reveals the mechanisms behind anastasis, a process that allows cells to recover from the brink of programmed cell death.

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·September 27, 2017·6 min read

Modeling Brain Connections to Understand Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have created computer models of the neural connections in both health brains and brains of people suffering from Parkinson's disease.

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·September 27, 2017·4 min read

What Happens When Nerve Cells Stop Working?

A new study investigates what happens during micro-failures in neural communication and looks at potential methods of preventing long term damage.

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·September 27, 2017·2 min read

Researchers Uncover Brain’s Filing System for Storing Experiences

A new study from NYU reveals how our brains organize experiences based on their similarities.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·September 27, 2017·4 min read

Epigenetics of Addiction: Untangling Relapse and Addiction in the Brain

A new study looks at the epigenetic factors that contribute to drug addiction and influence relapse.

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·September 27, 2017·3 min read

Pass the Salt: Mapping the Neurons That Drive Salt Cravings

Researchers have identified a group of neurons that respond to sodium deficiency and drive the need to consume salt.

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·September 27, 2017·5 min read

Anxious Moms May Give Clues About How Anxiety Develops

According to researchers, babies whose mothers were more anxious spent longer focusing on environmental threats than those whose moms were more relaxed.

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·September 27, 2017·3 min read

Unlocking the Mysteries of Memory, and Potentially Enhancing It

Researchers have identified a compound that appears to enhance long term memory.

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·September 27, 2017·4 min read

Brain Disconnections May Contribute to Parkinson’s Hallucinations

Researchers have identified functional connectivity problems in brain regions associated with visual processing and attention in Parkinson's patients who experience visual hallucinations.

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·September 27, 2017·4 min read

Migraine With Aura May Increase Stroke Risk

A new study published in Brain reports an increased risk of stroke in those who suffer from migraines with aura, but found no evidence of heightened stroke risk for people who suffered from migraines alone.