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This shows normal hypothalamus POMC cells from a developing mouse.

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·April 2, 2015·7 min read

Genetic Triggers in Weight Regulating Brain Cells Discovered

Researchers have identified genetic triggers that help to regulate appetite in fish and mice.

This shows the movement detecting nerve endings.

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·April 2, 2015·3 min read

Absence of Protein Affects Ability to Feel Limbs and Movement

The absence of the protein Whirlin damages the ability to feel limbs and muscle movement, a new study reports.

This shows a cartoon mouse set against a background of musical notes.

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·April 2, 2015·5 min read

Male Mice Sing Complex Songs to Woo Females

In order to seduce females, male mice sing surprisingly complex songs, a new study reports.

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·April 1, 2015·6 min read

Faster Consolidation of Learning Visual Tasks Seen in Video Game Players

A new study reports video gamers could learn visual tasks quicker than their non gaming peers.

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·March 31, 2015·2 min read

Smartphone Face Recognition Improved by Copying the Brain

Researchers look at brain function to improve face recognition technology.

This shows the progenitor cells in green.

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·March 28, 2015·4 min read

Stem Cells Make ‘Individual Choices’ to Divide or Specialize

Researchers hope new findings could lead to better control of the production of insulin producing endocrine cells.

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·March 27, 2015·3 min read

Only 1 of 85 College Students Could Draw Apple’s Logo from Memory in Psychology Study

Could you draw or pick out the Apple logo from memory? It turns out only 1 in 85 test participants can.

Images shows brain scans taken from the research.

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·March 26, 2015·2 min read

Discovering Age Specific Brain Changes in Autism

Large scale connectivity within the brain changes with age in children with autism, a new study reports.

This photo shows HIV, the AIDS virus (yellow), infecting a human immune cell.

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·March 26, 2015·4 min read

HIV Can Evolve and Replicate in Patient’s Brain Early in the Illness

A new study reports a subset of patients, the HIV virus started to replicate in the brain within the first four months of infection.

This shows mri scan of a healthy brain and one with TBI.

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·March 25, 2015·3 min read

TBI Patients Show Signs of Faster Brain Aging

According to a new study, patients with TBI show brain structure changes most often seen in older people.

Images shows a cell phone emitting blue light.

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·March 18, 2015·3 min read

Is Overexposure to Artificial Light Affecting Our Health?

Overexposure to artificial light, especially from devices which emit blue light, can suppress melatonin and disrupt the circadian cycle, a new study reports.