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·April 10, 2014·4 min read

Too Much Protein May Kill Brain Cells as Parkinson’s Progresses

Researchers discover how the most common genetic cause of PD kills neurons. The findings could assist in monitoring the disease progression and provide new treatment options.

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·April 10, 2014·3 min read

Kids’ Earliest Memories Might Be Earlier than They Think

The earliest childhood memories may develop earlier than previously thought, a new study suggests.

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Featured Psychology

·April 10, 2014·2 min read

Researchers Search for Earliest Roots of Psychiatric Disorders

A new study reports newborns, whose mothers were exposed to a variety of environmental stressors while pregnant, could be susceptible to psychiatric disorders later in life.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·April 10, 2014·4 min read

Early Neural Wiring for Smell Persists

Researchers discover the fundamental wiring of the olfactory system in mice sets up shortly after birth and remains stable but adaptable.

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Featured Neuroscience Neuroscience Videos

·April 10, 2014·4 min read

How the Brain Pays Attention

A new study Reveals how the brain focuses attention on faces and other objects.

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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·April 9, 2014·6 min read

Blocking DNA Repair Mechanisms Could Improve Radiation Therapy for Brain Cancer

Researchers suggest blocking DNA repair mechanisms could improve radiation therapy for glioblastoma brain cancer.

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·April 9, 2014·7 min read

Google Glass Puts the Focus on Parkinson’s

Researchers are investigating Google Glass as an aid to help people with PD retain their independence for longer.

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Featured Neurology

·April 9, 2014·2 min read

Bone Marrow Stem Cells Show Promise in Stroke Treatment

Researchers find stem cells processed from bone marrow could be beneficial for stroke recovery.

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Autism Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 8, 2014·4 min read

Lipid Levels During Prenatal Brain Development Impact Autism

Abnormal lipid levels in the brain can affect the interaction between neural networks in early prenatal brain development. Researchers believe this could be a trigger for autism.