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Study Suggests Attention Network Plays Key Role in Restoring Vision After Brain Damage

September 5, 2018
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Magdeburg, Germany, — About one third of patients who have suffered a stroke end up with low vision, losing up to half of their visual field.

When Confronted, a Single Neuron Helps a Fruit Fly Change Course

August 23, 2018
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Eugene, OR — In the fruit fly, a single pair of brain neurons command backward locomotion in both larvae and adults, researchers report.

Watching Neurons in Action

August 23, 2018
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Okinawa Prefecture, Japan — Our brain cells control every aspect of our lives – from the movements we make to the memories we form. But capturing the activity of neurons in the form of electric...

Brain Proteins, Patterns Reveal Clues to Understanding Epilepsy

August 11, 2018
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Las Vegas, NV — New therapies could be on the horizon for people living with epilepsy or anxiety, thanks to a breakthrough discovery by UNLV, Tufts University School of Medicine, and an international...

Evolution of How Humans Acquired Language Challenged in New Study

August 4, 2018
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Davis, California — A gene implicated in affecting speech and language, FOXP2, is held up as a “textbook” example of positive selection on a human-specific trait.

Switching Brain Circuits On and Off without Surgery

July 25, 2018
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Pasadena, CA — In the maze of our brains, there are various pathways by which neural signals travel. These pathways can go awry in patients with neurological and psychiatric diseases and disorders,...

Study Shows Non-Invasive Technique Enhances Memory Storage without Disturbing Sleep

July 25, 2018
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Washington, DC — New research in humans demonstrates the potential to improve memory with a non-invasive brain stimulation technique delivered during sleep.

A Peek into the Interplay Between Sleep and Wakefulness

July 20, 2018
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Tsukuba, Japan — Sleep is an autonomic process and is not always under our direct, voluntary control. Awake or asleep, we are basically under the regulation of two biological processes: sleep homeostasis,...

Study Suggests Neurons Can Carry More Than One Signal At a Time

July 18, 2018
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Durham, NC — Back in the early days of telecommunications, engineers devised a clever way to send multiple telephone calls through a single wire at the same time. Called time-division multiplexing,...

New Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Technology Reveals Complex Brain Circuitry

July 6, 2018
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Phoenix, AZ – The complexity of the human brain presents scientists with immense challenges as they try to find new treatments for a host of diseases and conditions. But the advent of a new technology...

Smarter Brains Run on Sparsely Connected Neurons

May 17, 2018
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Bochum, Germany — The more intelligent a person, the fewer connections there are between the neurons in his cerebral cortex.

Scientists Create “Neuronal Cookbook”

May 11, 2018
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La Jolla, CA — Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have devised what they call a “neuronal cookbook” for turning skin cells into different types of neurons.

Brain Circuits Behind Putting Up a Fight or Freezing in Place Uncovered

May 11, 2018
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Bethesda, MD — In a study of mice, National Institutes of Health-funded researchers describe a new circuit involved in fine-tuning the brain’s decision either to hide or confront threats.

A Vital Pause: Neurons in the Brain’s Striatum May Help Regulate Response to Unexpected Stimuli

May 10, 2018
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Okinawa Prefecture, Japan — Changing our behaviour based on unexpected cues from our environment is an essential part of survival. The ability to drop what you’re doing when circumstances demand...

‘Striosome’ Neurons in the Basal Ganglia Play a Key Role in Learning, Says Study

April 18, 2018
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Okinawa Prefecture, Japan — A pleasant surprise or a nasty shock is likely to be a memorable experience. For instance, if you touch a hot oven, you very quickly learn not to do it again.

Connection Between Post-Natal Sensory Experiences and Brain Development Uncovered

April 17, 2018
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Toronto, ON, Canada — New research by University of Toronto (U of T) neuroscientists sheds light on links between early brain growth and sensations experienced by animals soon after birth.

Deciphering the ‘Mosaic’ of the Brain

April 10, 2018
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Leicester, UK — Researchers have shed new light on how neurons in the brain communicate with one another. This could potentially help in our understanding of how and why a range of neurodegenerative...

Neuroscientists Identify Brain Circuit That Integrates Head Motion With Visual Signals

March 16, 2018
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London, UK — Neuroscientists have identified a circuit in the primary visual cortex (V1) of the brain that integrates head- and visual-motion signals. The study elucidates the mechanisms by which visual...

Research Reveals Brain Mechanism Involved in Language Learning

March 15, 2018
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Brighton, UK — Learning a new language may be more of a science than an art, a University of Sussex study finds.

Making New Memories is a Balancing Act, Study Suggests

March 14, 2018
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La Jolla, CA — Those of us who can’t resist tourist tchotchkes are big fans of suitcases with an expandable compartment. Now, it turns out the brain’s capacity for storing new memories is...

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