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·February 18, 2015·4 min read

Nicotine Metabolite Amplifies Action of the Primary Chemical Messenger for Memory and Learning

A new study reports nicotine's primary metabolite supports memory and learning by amplifying the action of a primary chemical messenger in both.

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·February 18, 2015·2 min read

New Growth Factor Indicates Possible Regenerative Effects in Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reports growth factor could have regenerative effects for those with Parkinson's disease.

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·February 18, 2015·5 min read

Epigenome of More than 100 Tissue and Cell Types Mapped

Researchers have successfully mapped the epigenome for more than 100 different tissue and cell types.

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·February 18, 2015·3 min read

A Bodyguard for Your Ears

Researchers discover our ears have novel pain systems that protect the from damaging noises.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·February 18, 2015·2 min read

Mulling the Marijuana Munchies: How the Brain Flips the Hunger Switch

According to a new study, the marijuana 'munchies' appear to be driven by neurons which are usually involved in suppressing hunger.

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·February 18, 2015·2 min read

Autism Genes Activate During Fetal Brain Development

Researchers discover that genetic mutations linked to Autism in children are connected to the RhoA pathway.

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·February 17, 2015·5 min read

Molecular Inhibitor Breaks Cycle That Leads to Alzheimer’s

A new study reports a molecular chaperone can inhibit a key stage in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 17, 2015·3 min read

Broca’s Area, the Brain’s Iconic Seat of Speech, Goes Silent When We Talk

A new study redefines the role of the Broca's area.

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Electrophysiology Featured

·February 17, 2015·3 min read

Voltage Tester for Beating Cardiac Cells

Researchers have successfully recorded current in membrane channels of contracting cardiac cells using the patch clamp technique and an atomic force microscope.

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·February 17, 2015·3 min read

Studying Other Animals Can Help Us Answer What It Means to Be a Musical Species

A new study reports cross species research could help unlock which features of human music are rooted in our biology, and which are a cultural phenomena.

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Featured Genetics

·February 17, 2015·5 min read

Tau Associated MAPT Gene Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

The findings reported in a new study could help improve the diagnosis and develop new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.