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·May 27, 2022·5 min read

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Shows Brain Inflammation in Vivo for the First Time

Neuroimaging technology allowed researchers to capture the activity of microglia and astrocytes in the brain. The researchers were able to quantify alterations in the morphology of different cell populations implicated in neuroinflammation.

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·May 27, 2022·3 min read

Turn up the Beat! Groovy Rhythm Improves Cognitive Ability in Music Lovers

Groove music can enhance executive function and associated brain activity in those who are familiar with the music.

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·May 26, 2022·3 min read

Synaptic Connectivity of a Novel Cell Population in the Striatum

Researchers characterize a novel neural population within the striatum that appears to be responsible for the interplay between acetylcholine and GABA.

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·May 26, 2022·5 min read

A Biomarker That Can Diagnose Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have developed a new biomarker that will enable a rapid and inexpensive test for Parkinson's disease.

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·May 26, 2022·6 min read

Harnessing the Immune System to Treat Traumatic Brain Injury

A new mouse study identifies a targeted delivery method system that boosts the number of specialized anti-inflammatory immune cells within the brain to areas restricted by brain inflammation and damage. The system helped to protect against apoptosis associated with brain injury, stroke, and multiple sclerosis.

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·May 25, 2022·5 min read

Mechanism Responsible for Information Transfer Between Different Regions of the Brain Discovered

Increasing synchronization of neurons in the upstream brain region that transmits information leads to a significant improvement in the transmission of information and information processing in the downstream region.

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·May 25, 2022·4 min read

Scientists Build Subcellular Map of Entire Brain Networks

A new imaging technique captures information about the function and structure of brain tissue at the subcellular level.

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·May 25, 2022·4 min read

Bat Brains Organized for Echolocation and Flight

Motor areas of the cerebral cortex are dedicated to sonar production and wing control in Egyptian fruit bats.

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·May 25, 2022·4 min read

Breastfeeding Duration Associated With Cognition

Longer breastfeeding duration was associated with increased scores in cognitive tests in children from 5 to 14 years of age.

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·May 25, 2022·3 min read

Using Ketamine to Find an Undiscovered Pathway in Depression

Ketamine treatment leads to an increase in IGF-1, which, in turn, produces an antidepressant effect.

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·May 25, 2022·4 min read

Wake Up and Smell the Burning Rubbish? Secrets of Disordered Smell Found

Study reveals the mechanism behind why certain food and drink aromas smell disgusting to people with parosmia.

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·May 25, 2022·5 min read

Mice Choose Best Escape Route Without Ever Experiencing Threat

After only ten minutes in a novel environment, mice are able to learn the shortest escape route even if they have no experience of a threat in the location.