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Reducing Caloric Intake Delays Nerve Cell Loss
Activating an enzyme known
to play a role in the
anti-aging benefits of
calorie restriction delays
the loss of brain cells and
preserves cognitive function
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Clouds in the Head: New Model of Brain's Thought Processes
A new model of the brain's
thought processes explains
the apparently chaotic
activity patterns of
individual neurons. They do
not correspond to a simple
... > full story
Premature Birth Interrupts Vital Brain Development Processes Leading to Reduced Cognitive Abilities in Infants
Researchers have for the
first time used a novel form
of MRI to identify crucial
developmental processes in
the brain that are
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Fishing for Memories: How Long-Term Memories Are Processed to Guide Behavior
In our interaction with our
environment we constantly
refer to past experiences
stored as memories to guide
behavioral decisions. But
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Molecular Roots of Cocaine Addiction in Brain Uncovered: Promising New Anti-Addiction Drug Revealed
May 22, 2013 — Researchers have unraveled the molecular foundations of cocaine’s effects on the brain, and identified a compound that blocks cravings for the drug in cocaine-addicted mice. The compound, ... > full story -
Common Food Supplement Fights Degenerative Brain Disorders, Study Suggests
May 21, 2013 — Widely available in pharmacies and health stores, phosphatidylserine is a natural food supplement produced from beef, oysters, and soy. Now scientists have discovered that the supplement improves the ... > full story -
New Approach to Improving Treatment for MS and Other Conditions
May 17, 2013 — Working with lab mice models of multiple sclerosis (MS), scientists have detected a novel molecular target for the design of drugs that could be safer and more effective than current FDA-approved ... > full story -
Faulty Energy Production in Brain Cells Leads to Disorders Ranging from Parkinson's to Intellectual Disability
May 16, 2013 — Neuroscientists have shown for the first time that dysfunctional mitochondria in brain cells can lead to learning disabilities. The link between dysfunctional mitochondria and Parkinson's disease is ... > full story -
Brain Rewires Itself After Damage or Injury, Life Scientists Discover
May 15, 2013 — The brain forms complex new circuits after damage to compensate for lost function, often far from the damaged region, life scientists report. The new study identified the exact regions of the brain ... > full story -
'Good Vibrations:' Brain Ultrasound Improves Mood
May 15, 2013 — Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques aimed at mental and neurological conditions include transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression, and transcranial direct current (electrical) ... > full story -
Fish Oil May Stall Effects of Junk Food on Brain
May 14, 2013 — Data from more than 180 research papers suggests fish oils could minimize the effects that junk food can have on the brain, a review has ... > full story -
Serotonin Mediates Exercise-Induced Generation of New Neurons
May 13, 2013 — Mice that exercise in running wheels exhibit increased neurogenesis in the brain. Crucial to this process is serotonin signaling. Surprisingly, mice lacking brain serotonin due to a genetic mutation ... > full story -
Dynamic Behavior of Progenitor Cells in Brain Discovered
May 9, 2013 — By monitoring the behavior of a class of cells in the brains of living mice, neuroscientists have discovered that these cells remain highly dynamic in the adult brain, where they transform into cells ... > full story -
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Advance in Tuberous Sclerosis Brain Science
May 9, 2013 — By manipulating the timing of disease-causing mutations in the brains of developing mice, researchers have found that early genetic deletions in the thalamus may play an important role in course and ... > full story
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