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·March 13, 2014·3 min read

Stumbling Fruit Flies Lead to Discovery of Gene Essential for Sensing Joint Position

Researchers uncover a vital mechanism which underlies the sensory feedback which helps guide balance and limb movement.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 13, 2014·2 min read

Forgetting Is Actively Regulated

Researchers discover a molecular mechanism which actively regulates the process of forgetting.

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·March 13, 2014·1 min read

Scientists Catch Brain Damage in the Act

Researchers uncover how hypoxia and inflammation cause brain damage in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and strokes.

Featured Neurology

·March 12, 2014·3 min read

Study Suggests New Rehabilitation Methods for Amputees and Stroke Patients

Researchers shed light on new ways in which patients compensate when losing a dominant hand and suggest new rehabilitation techniques for those recovering from upper limb amputations and strokes.

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Featured Psychology

·March 12, 2014·4 min read

Nicotine Withdrawal Weakens Brain Connections Tied to Self Control Over Cigarette Cravings

New research suggests the high relapse rate in smokers could be explained by diminished connectivity in key brain networks.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 12, 2014·2 min read

How the Brain Recognizes Familiar Music

People recognize and remember music better if they have performed it in the past rather than only heard it, new research claims.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 12, 2014·2 min read

Surface Characteristics Influence Cellular Growth on Semiconductor Material

Researchers find changing the surface characteristics and texture of semiconductor materials at the nanoscale level influences the way neurons grow on the material.