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Explanation for Rapid Maturation of Neurons at Birth
So a baby can detect outside
signals, the brain cells use
a a "pump" that drains
chloride out of newborn
neurons, making these highly
chaotic, developing cells
... > full story
Star-Shaped Cells In Brain Help With Learning
Every movement and every
thought requires the passing
of specific information
between networks of nerve
cells. To improve a skill or
to learn something new
... > full story
Marine Biomedicine Researchers Decode Structure Of Promising Sea Compound
A novel natural product
yields potential new ways to
fight diseases. Researchers
have deciphered the highly
unusual molecular structure
... > full story
Nanotech Particles Affect Brain Development In Mice
Maternal exposure to
nanoparticles of titanium
dioxide (TiO2) affects the
expression of genes related
to the central nervous
system in developing mice.
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Current Cigarette Smokers at Increased Risk of Seizures
November 20, 2009 — A recent study determined there is a significant risk of seizure for individuals who currently smoke cigarettes. This is the first prospective study to examine the potential risks associated with ... > full story -
Theory About Long and Short-Term Memory Challenged by New Research
November 12, 2009 — The long-held theory that our brains use different mechanisms for forming long-term and short-term memories has been challenged by new ... > full story -
Developmental Delay Could Stem From Nicotinic Receptor Deletion
November 9, 2009 — The loss of a gene through deletion of genetic material on chromosome 15 is associated with significant abnormalities in learning and behavior, say researchers in a new ... > full story -
Protein Critical For Insulin Secretion May Be Contributor To Diabetes
October 30, 2009 — A cellular protein from a family involved in several human diseases is crucial for the proper production and release of insulin, new research has found, suggesting that the protein might play a role ... > full story -
Epilepsy Drugs Could Treat Alzheimer's And Parkinson's
October 29, 2009 — Researchers have discovered a potential new function for anti-epileptic drugs in treating neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The study found that neurons in the ... > full story -
Could Drugs For Mood Disorders, Pain And Epilepsy Cause Psychiatric Disorders Later In Life?
October 25, 2009 — Young animals treated with commonly-prescribed drugs develop behavioral abnormalities in adulthood say researchers. The drugs tested include those used to treat epilepsy, mood disorders and ... > full story -
New Understanding Of Why Seizures Occur With Alcohol Withdrawal
October 19, 2009 — Epileptic seizures are the most dramatic and prominent aspect of the "alcohol withdrawal syndrome" that occurs when a person abruptly stops a long-term or chronic drinking habit. Researchers have ... > full story -
'Molecular Trigger' For Sudden Death In Epilepsy Found
October 15, 2009 — The most common gene for long QT syndrome triggers epileptic seizures and could explain sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, say researchers in a new ... > full story -
Key Mechanism In Brain Development Pinpointed, Raising Question About Use Of Antiseizure Drug
October 12, 2009 — Researchers have identified a key molecular player in guiding the formation of synapses -- the all-important connections between nerve cells -- in the brain. This discovery, based on experiments in ... > full story -
Key Mechanism In Development Of Nerve Cells Found
September 30, 2009 — Chaos brews in the brains of newborns: the nerve cells are still bound only loosely to each other. Researchers have been studying how a neural network capable of processing information effectively is ... > full story
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