Extinguishing Fear Memories Relies On An Unusual Change to DNA
Researchers report fear extinction memories form as a result of an adenosine modification, which help to increase the activity of specific genes. ... Read More...
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Altered Brain Activity Patterns of Parkinson’s Captured in Mice
Researchers have pinpointed how brain activity changes in mouse models of Parkinson's disease, providing clues as to what may drive symptoms of the disease in humans. ... Read More...
Immersive Virtual Reality Therapy Shows Lasting Effect in Phobia Treatments For Children with ASD
Researchers report children on the autism spectrum who experience specific phobias may benefit from immersive virtual reality therapy. The study reports immersive VR helped almost 45% of children with ASD remain free from their phobias six months after treatment.... Read More...
Women’s Hormones Play Role in Drug Addiction and Higher Relapse Rates
A new study reports the female hormone cycle may explain why women are more prone to addiction and affected by triggers that lead to relapse.... Read More...
Gut Bacteria May Contribute to Toxic Side Effects of Drugs
Researchers report the gut microbiome could help explain why some people experience toxic side effects from medications. A new study reveals how gut bacteria can transform certain drugs into harmful compounds.... Read More...
How the Brain Responds to Texture
A new study reports neurons in the somatosensory cortex respond differently to various features of a surface, creating a high dimensional representation of texture in the brain. The findings could help develop neuroprosthetics capable of identifying textures in greater detail.... Read More...
This Is a Neuron on Nicotine
Researchers have developed a protein sensor which allows for the observation of nicotine's movement in cells. ... Read More...
New Scan Technique Reveals Neuroinflammation Associated with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome
A new neuroimaging study reveals 12 people with documented post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome have an elevation of a chemical marker associated with neuroinflammation. The findings could help develop new treatments for the pain, fatigue and brain fog associated with PTLDS.... Read More...
The Lamprey Regenerates Its Spinal Cord, Not Just Once, But Twice
A new study reports lampreys are able to recover and regenerate its spinal cord for a second time after injury in the same location.... Read More...
Neurons in the Visual Cortex that Respond to Faces Identified
Researchers have identified neurons in the visual cortex that respond to different faces. ... Read More...
3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano
Researchers have developed a 3D printed robotic hand which is able to play simple pieces of music on a piano by moving its wrist.... Read More...
Robots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint Accuracy
Researchers have created a new system which allows two robotic arms to semi-autonomously drill holes into individual vertebrae. The robosurgery technique will improve accuracy and safety for spinal surgeries.... Read More...