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This diagram shows how a diseased and healthy NMDA receptor work.

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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

Proteins Produced by Activated Neurons Could Protect Against Neurodegeneration

Researchers have discovered a key molecule that helps protect the brain against some neurodegenerative diseases.

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·August 23, 2015·4 min read

Wriggling Worms May Give Insight into Human Movement

A pioneering tool is set to investigate how a worm's brain controls its movements, researchers say.

This shows a diagram of the forces on the brain in a coup-contrecoup injury.

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·August 23, 2015·4 min read

Surprising Link Between TBI and ADHD

Researchers discover a significant association between adults who have suffered a TBI and ADHD.

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·August 22, 2015·4 min read

Single Molecular Event Holds Key to How We Evolved to Become the Smartest Animals

Researchers have uncovered how a change in the PTBP1 protein can spur the creation of neurons. They propose this change could have fuelled the evolution of the human brain.

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·August 21, 2015·5 min read

Break in Working Relationship Between Two Trash Clearing Proteins May Result in Parkinson’s Disease

According to a new study, when two debris clearing proteins don't work together as they should, Parkinson's disease can occur.

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·August 21, 2015·6 min read

Female or Male? Researching the Complexity of Gender Identity

Researchers at UCLA embark in new studies into the biological origin of gender identity and sexual orientation.

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·August 21, 2015·5 min read

Dementia Epidemic May Not be Getting Worse, Despite What the Headlines Say

According to researchers, the number of people with dementia, both in new cases and total number of existing cases, appears to be stabilizing in Western European countries.

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·August 21, 2015·3 min read

Lingering Physical and Mental Health Issues for Spouses of Stroke Survivors

A new study reports spouses and caregivers of stroke survivors have an increased risk of physical and mental health problems that may continue for years after their partner's stroke.

This shows a healthy brain slice and a slice from a brain with Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 21, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Identify Nine Modifiable Risk Factors for Most Cases of Alzheimer’s Worldwide

A new study reports there are nine potentially modifiable risk factors that may contribute to a significant number of Alzheimer's disease cases worldwide.