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Researchers discover crucial link between brain and gut stem cells

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2019

The insulin-like growth factor II gene plays a critical role in adult stem cell maintenance of both the intestine and the brain. Findings suggest IGF-2 is essential for multiple stem cell types, including those implicated in cognitive function and renewing the lining of the small intestine.... Read More...

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This gene could play a major role in reducing brain swelling after stroke

Neuroscience NewsApril 15, 2019

The TRIM9 gene may help to resolve neuroinflammation and promote recovery following ischemic stroke.... Read More...

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NASA’s Landmark Twins Study Reveals Resilience of Human Body in Space

Neuroscience NewsApril 13, 2019

NASA scientists have published the results of the Kelly Twin Study, which revealed how the body adapts to life in space, compared to life on Earth. The findings revealed that, in space, telomeres are unexpectedly longer, the immune system responds appropriately, and variability in gene expression alters.... Read More...

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ICU patients with non-brain-related injuries may suffer undetected cognitive dysfunction

Neuroscience NewsApril 13, 2019

A number of patients in intensive care units for non-brain-related illnesses may suffer from cognitive dysfunction. Inflammation that occurs as a result of infection and problems with oxygen flow to the brain which occur when breathing is affected, could contribute to cognitive impairments.... Read More...

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38 new genes involved in hearing loss identified

Neuroscience NewsApril 12, 2019

38 new genes have been implicated in hearing loss. One of the genes, SPNS2, has been linked to childhood deafness.... Read More...

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Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Neuroscience NewsApril 12, 2019

Researchers predict the development of a brain/cloud interface that connects neurons to cloud computing networks in real time.... Read More...

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Want to learn a new skill? Take some short breaks

Neuroscience NewsApril 12, 2019

Taking a short rest following a learning activity to help strengthen memory consolidation. ... Read More...

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New role for sensory signals in the brain

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2019

Optogenetic stimulation causes signals in the sensory cortex to halt actions during a behavioral task, while altering signals in the motor cortex to cause mice to act more impulsively. ... Read More...

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Ketamine reverses neural changes underlying depression-related behaviors: Mouse study

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2019

The formation of prefrontal cortex dendritic spine formation sustains the remission of depressive related symptoms and behaviors following ketamine treatment by restoring lost spines. ... Read More...

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Autism rate rises 43 percent in New Jersey

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2019

The prevalence of 4-year-old children being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in New Jersey increased by 43% within a four-year span. Researchers determine the prevalence rate of ASD is one in 35, according to a new report from the CDC and Rutgers University. ... Read More...

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I feel you: Emotional mirror neurons found in the rat

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2019

Study reports the anterior cingulate cortex of rats contain mirror neurons that respond to pain experienced by and observations of others.... Read More...

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Body mass index may play a significant role in the progression of multiple sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2019

Obesity and a higher body mass index negatively impacts the progression of Multiple Sclerosis. Ceramides are more abundant in the blood of those who are overweight. The ceramides enter inside the nucleus of monocytes, causing proliferation. The increased number of monocytes travel back to the brain, causing more damage for those with RRMS.... Read More...

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How cortisol affects exposure therapy for anxiety disorders

Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

Sleep frees the hippocampus for new memory contents

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How cortisol affects exposure therapy for anxiety disorders

Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

Sleep frees the hippocampus for new memory contents

Neurology

Off with her head! Did Anne Boleyn really try to speak after being beheaded?

Stem cells from hair follicles have potential to repair myelin sheath in mice

Exercise activates memory neural networks in older adults

AI

Scientists translate brain signals into speech sounds

Artificial intelligence can diagnose PTSD by analyzing voices

Robotics

Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Robots created with 3D printers could be caring for those in golden years

Robots to autocomplete soldier tasks

Psychology

How cortisol affects exposure therapy for anxiety disorders

Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

How cortisol affects exposure therapy for anxiety disorders

Sleep frees the hippocampus for new memory contents

Stem cells from hair follicles have potential to repair myelin sheath in mice

Haunted by the past: Insomniacs unable to get emotional distress off their mind

Drugs to prevent stroke and dementia show promise in early trial

Open Neuroscience Articles

Researchers discover crucial link between brain and gut stem cells

This gene could play a major role in reducing brain swelling after stroke

NASA’s Landmark Twins Study Reveals Resilience of Human Body in Space

38 new genes involved in hearing loss identified

Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Want to learn a new skill? Take some short breaks

New role for sensory signals in the brain

Ketamine reverses neural changes underlying depression-related behaviors: Mouse study

Autism rate rises 43 percent in New Jersey

I feel you: Emotional mirror neurons found in the rat

Body mass index may play a significant role in the progression of multiple sclerosis