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·May 9, 2014·4 min read

Discovery Links Rare, Childhood Neurodegenerative Diseases to Common Problem in DNA Repair

Researchers identify a possible, common source of DNA damage which could play a role in neurodegenerative diseases, cancer and aging.

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·May 9, 2014·4 min read

Your Brain on Speed: Walking Doesn’t Impair Thinking and Multitasking

Researchers examine how well study participants perform spatial cognitive tasks while walking and standing still.

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·May 8, 2014·4 min read

Better Cognition Seen with Gene Variant Carried by 1 in 5 People

Researchers discover a gene already associated with longevity also improves memory and learning. The findings could help develop new treatments for cognitive decline.

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·May 8, 2014·4 min read

Small Mutation Changes Brain Freeze to Hot Foot

Researchers have discovered a small change in a single protein which turns a cold sensitive receptor into one that senses heat.

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·May 8, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Capture Handoff of Tracked Object Between Brain Hemispheres

New research looks at how the two hemispheres of the brain coordinate to track moving objects.

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·May 8, 2014·5 min read

Mouse Study Offers New Clues to Cognitive Decline

A new study has implications for providing better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·May 8, 2014·2 min read

Musical Training Increases Blood Flow in the Brain

Musical training can increase blood flow to the left hemisphere of the brain, a new study reports.

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·May 8, 2014·4 min read

Study Helps Explain Why MS Is More Common in Women

New research may help explain why multiple sclerosis is more prevalent in women than men.

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·May 7, 2014·1 min read

Researchers Link Honeybees’ Changing Roles Throughout Their Lives to Brain Chemistry

New data links the amounts of certain neuropeptides in the brains of killer bees with their behavior both inside and outside the hive.

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·May 7, 2014·4 min read

Brain Noise Found to Nurture Synapses

Researchers report miniature neurotransmission appears to play a key role in synaptic development.

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·May 7, 2014·3 min read

Psilocybin Inhibits the Processing of Negative Emotions in the Brain

A new study reports psilocybin influences the amygdala, weakening the processing of negative stimuli. Researchers hope the finding could pave the way for new treatment approaches for some psychiatric disorders.

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·May 6, 2014·3 min read

Can You Tell a Person’s Gender by Their Video Game Avatar?

Male gamers who choose a female avatar are more likely to use emotional phrases and emoticons. They are also more likely to choose an attractive avatar, a new study reports.