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·March 25, 2014·7 min read

First Stem Cell Study of Bipolar Disorder Yields Promising Results

Stem cell model develops neurons which behave and respond differently to lithium, opening the door for potential new treatments for bipolar disorder, researchers report.

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·March 25, 2014·3 min read

Sensing Gravity with Acid

Researchers uncover evidence that proton concentration plays a key role in communication between neurons.

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·March 25, 2014·4 min read

MRI Reveals Genetic Activity

Researchers adapt MRI techniques to visualize gene activity in the brain.

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·March 24, 2014·6 min read

New Technique Sheds Light on Human Neural Networks

Using SLIM techniques, researchers show how embryonic stem cells derived neurons in a network form.

This image shows the different types of cells found.

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·March 24, 2014·4 min read

Seeking a Parts List for the Retina

Researchers use a computer algorithm to trace the shape of neurons and group them based on structural similarity. They were able to sort more than 350 mouse retinal neurons into 15 types, including six previously unidentified types.

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·March 24, 2014·2 min read

Research Reveals New Depths of Complexity in Nerve Cells

A new study reveals a complexity to neurons which could affect future therapies aimed at altering memory and mood in humans.

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·March 24, 2014·3 min read

Lining Up Our Sights

Researchers study the role of the vestibular system in optimizing how we direct our gaze. The findings could provide more effective treatments for patients with cerebellar or vestibular dysfunction.

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·March 24, 2014·3 min read

Would You Believe Your Hand Could Turn into Marble?

Researchers report a surprising bodily illusion which demonstrates how we can rapidly update assumption about the material qualities of our bodies based on recent multisensory perceptual experience.

This image shows the different 'heat maps' in the brain, as mentioned in the article.

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·March 24, 2014·3 min read

For Neurons in the Brain Identity Can Be Used to Predict Location

Researchers develop a new mathematical model which uses gene expression data to predict where neurons are located throughout the brain.

These are stills from the experiment. One shows mice on a green floor, the other shows them on a spotted patterned floor.

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·March 23, 2014·2 min read

Sensing Subtle Differences in the Environment

The CA2 region of the hippocampus helps mice sense the difference between existing memories and new experiences, a new study reports.

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·March 21, 2014·4 min read

Genetic Factor Contributes to Forgetfulness

Researchers discover a connection between lapses in memory and the DRD2 gene.

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·March 20, 2014·5 min read

Researchers Discover Underlying Genetic Marker for Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease

Researchers discover a new details about a metabolic pathway which plays an important role in a number of common diseases. The findings could provide clues to the genetic influences in the development of stroke and cardiovascular disease.