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  Novel 'Top-Down' Mechanism Repatterns Developing Brain Regions

  July 22, 2013 — Dennis O'Leary was the first scientist to show that the basic functional architecture of the cortex, the largest part of the human brain, was genetically determined during development. But as it so ... > full story
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  Failure to Destroy Toxic Protein -- Not Buildup of Protein Itself -- Contributes to Huntington's Disease

  July 21, 2013 — Recycling is not only good for the environment, it's good for the brain. A study using rat cells indicates that quickly clearing out defective proteins in the brain may prevent loss of brain ... > full story
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  Multiple Sclerosis Research Could Help Repair Damage Affecting Nerves

  July 21, 2013 — Multiple sclerosis treatments that repair damage to the brain could be developed thanks to new research. A study has shed light on how cells are able to regenerate protective sheaths around nerve ... > full story
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  Haste and Waste on Neuronal Pathways

  July 19, 2013 — Researchers were able to measure the speed of neuronal signal conduction along segments of single axons in neuronal cultures by using a high-resolution electrical method. The bioengineers are now ... > full story
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  COPD Increases Risk of Developing Cerebral Microbleeds

  July 19, 2013 — Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with an increased risk of developing cerebral microbleeds, according to a new ... > full story
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  Cellular Channels Vital for Hearing Identified

  July 18, 2013 — Researchers identified two proteins in the inner ear, critical for hearing that cause hearing loss when damaged by genetic mutations. The findings from 30 years' research shows that the proteins ... > full story
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  Uncovering a Healthier Remedy for Chronic Pain

  July 17, 2013 — Physicians and patients who are wary of addiction to pain medication and opioids may soon have a healthier and more natural alternative. A study revealed that a derivative of DHA (docosahexaenoic ... > full story
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  Bird Brain? Birds and Humans Have Similar Brain Wiring

  July 17, 2013 — You may have more in common with a pigeon than you realize, according to ... > full story
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  New Mode of Cellular Communication Discovered in the Brain

  July 16, 2013 — Researchers have discovered a new form of communication between different cell types in the brain. Nerve cells interact with neighboring glial cells, which results in a transfer of protein and ... > full story
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  Scientists Construct Visual of Intracellular 'Zip Code' Signaling Linked to Learning, Memory

  July 15, 2013 — New research provides a rare "picture" of the activity taking place at the single molecular level: visual evidence of the mechanisms involved when a cell transports mRNA (or messenger RNA) to where a ... > full story

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