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Featured Genetics

·August 20, 2015·4 min read

Joining Molecular Components Expands Ability to Manipulate Genes in Specific Cell Types

Researchers combine molecular components to manipulate genes in specific cell types.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 20, 2015·3 min read

More Than Just Memories: Hippocampus Involved in Conflict Resolution

A new study reports on the role the hippocampus plays in decision making and conflict resolution.

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Featured Neurology

·August 20, 2015·6 min read

Higher Risk of Stroke in People Who Work Long Hours

A new study reports people who work 55 hours or more per week have a 33 percent greater risk of stroke.

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Featured Psychology

·August 20, 2015·3 min read

Link Between High Childhood IQ and Bipolar Disorder Discovered

Higher performance on intelligence tests as a child could is linked to a higher risk for developing bipolar disorder as an adult, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience Videos Psychology

·August 19, 2015·6 min read

Music Therapy Reduces Anxiety During Breast Biopsy Surgeries

A new study reports listening to music prior to a breast biopsy surgery reduces anxiety in women.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 19, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Discover Part of the Brain that Deciphers Memory from Novel Experience

According to a new study, two parts of the hippocampus work together to identify is a stimulus is novel or familiar.

This is a drawing of a brain slice from an Alzheimer's patient.

Featured Neurology

·August 19, 2015·3 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease Could be Detected by Testing Saliva for Cortisol Levels

A new study reports that testing the saliva of healthy older people for cortisol levels could help identify those at risk for Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 19, 2015·3 min read

Could the Immune System Hold the Key for New Alzheimer’s Treatments?

Researchers explore the interplay between the brain and immune system to find new potential targets for treating Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 19, 2015·3 min read

Understanding the Mechanism Driving Synapse Dysfunction

A new study reveals insights into the pathological mechanisms that cause dysfunctional synapses.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 19, 2015·3 min read

Cancer Patients Help Researchers Study Pressure Inside the Brain During Zero Gravity

Four patients with cancer volunteer for a zero gravity ride into the upper atmosphere to help researchers study the effects of zero gravity on the brain.