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·September 2, 2010·3 min read

Academic Performance Linked To Dopamine Gene Variation

New research proposes that academic performance of adolescents is linked to specific dopamine gene variations. Researchers also suggest a correlation exists between the variants of dopaminergic genes a student possesses and performance in specific subject areas.

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·September 2, 2010·5 min read

Piezo1 And Piezo2 Proteins Involved In Cellular Response To Mechanical Stimulation

Scientists have identified two proteins which may have a critical function in biological systems. The proteins, named Piezo1 and Piezo2, have been identified as being involved in cellular response to mechanical stimulation.

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·August 31, 2010·2 min read

Neurobiological Markers For Depression

Neuroscience researchers suggest that utilizing fMRI studies could help to provide biomarkers for the diagnosis of depression. A recent fMRI study of patients with depression showed marked abnormal activations in the medial prefronal cortex. Researchers believe that by identifying the neurobiological markers for depression, psychiatrists can tailor medications and therapies to suit the needs of individual patients.

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·August 30, 2010·4 min read

Brain Enters And Leaves States Of Induced Unconsciousness Via Different Processes

Researchers have discovered the brain enters and leaves states of anesthetic-induced unconsciousness through different processes. The study suggests both forward and reverse paths through which induced unconsciousness dissipates and arrives are not identical. Noted was a delay in returning to a state of consciousness even after levels of anesthetic diminish.

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·August 29, 2010·4 min read

Neuronal Diversity Is Vital To Overall Brain Function

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon have examined the function of neuron diversity and discovered that diversity is vital to comprehensive brain function. The study explored how specific neurons process complex stimuli and code information.

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·August 28, 2010·3 min read

Nerve Cell Regeneration In Hippocampus Can Prevent Memory Loss

New research released from the University of Florida suggests the production of new nerve cells within the Hippocampus could prevent memory loss and assist in improving memory.

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·August 27, 2010·4 min read

Parkinson’s Disease Gene Linked To Immune System

New research published in Nature Genetics suggests that there is a genetic component for late-onset Parkinson's disease.

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·August 27, 2010·3 min read

Moderate Exercise Enhances Connectivity in Brain Circuits

A new study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience has proven that moderate exercise can help to enhance connectivity in brain circuits. Additionally, exercise can help to improve cognition and combat decline in brain functions associated with aging.

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·August 26, 2010·4 min read

Call For Traumatic Brain Injury To Be Reclassified As Chronic Disease

Researchers at the UTMB, Galveston are calling for traumatic brain injury to be defined and managed as a chronic disease.

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·August 20, 2010·3 min read

DUX4 Gene Product May Cause FSHD, A Form of Muscular Dystrophy

New research points to a DNA sequence that causes the DUX4 gene to become more active in producing proteins that are toxic to muscle cells, leading to a form of muscular dystrophy.

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·August 19, 2010·4 min read

Pesticides Linked to ADHD and Attention Problems

Scientists have found evidence linking pesticides to attention problems in children.

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·August 18, 2010·3 min read

Older Corpus Collosum Crosstalk Slows Response Times

This research shows that the loss of connections in the corpus collosum could be partly responsible for slower response times seen in older animals and humans due to too much crosstalk and confusion between the brain hemispheres.