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·October 23, 2016·4 min read

Cheesy Stuff: The Science Behind Why Some People Hate Cheese

A new study provides insight into the areas of the brain which become activated when people are presented with aversive foods and suggests the reward circuit may encode disgust.

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·October 22, 2016·6 min read

A Potential New Strategy to Prevent Alzheimer’s

Researchers have successfully prevented early events that occur in the brain before Alzheimer's symptoms are evident.

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·October 22, 2016·7 min read

Gene Links Risk of Psychiatric Disease to Reduced Synapse Numbers

According to researchers, a mutation in a gene associated with brain development may dispose people to various psychiatric illnesses as it reduces synapse numbers. Lithium may help to restore some of the synapses.

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·October 22, 2016·4 min read

Overlooked Molecules May Revolutionize Understanding of the Immune System

In a historic breakthrough, researchers have discovered thousands of new immune system signals. The findings hold potential implications for immunotherapies, autoimmune disease treatments and vaccine developments.

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·October 21, 2016·4 min read

Tweaking Immune Response May Be a Key to Combating Alzheimer’s

Learning how to manipulate inflammatory conditions could help to develop new therapies to stimulate neurogenesis and protect against Alzheimer's, a new study suggests.

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·October 21, 2016·4 min read

Study Finds Novel Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Among Icelanders

Researchers estimate carriers of a gene that is significantly enriched in Icelanders have a six fold increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 21, 2016·4 min read

Smart Glove Could Help Monitor Parkinson’s Patients

Researchers are exploring how they can transform common items of clothing to help monitor Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions.

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·October 21, 2016·4 min read

Neurons Adjust Their Proteins During Homeostatic Scaling

A new study reports neurons adjust their synapses by altering the synthesis of hundreds of proteins.

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·October 21, 2016·4 min read

Blast of Thin Air Can Reset Circadian Clock

Researchers report variations in surrounding oxygen levels can reset the circadian clock in mice.

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·October 21, 2016·2 min read

Exercise May Help Ward Off Memory Decline

According to a new study, exercise may provide a small benefit for elderly people who already are experiencing memory problems.

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·October 21, 2016·5 min read

Patients With Insomnia Have Altered Activity In Specific Brain Regions

Researchers report people with insomnia showed altered brain activity in areas associated with self awareness and the tendency to ruminate, compared to those who sleep well.