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  Brain Discovery Could Help Schizophrenics

  July 15, 2013 — The discovery of brain impairment in mice may eventually lead to better therapies for people with schizophrenia and major ... > full story
• Dementia
  Alzheimer's
  Intelligence
  Alzheimer's Research
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  Path of Plaque Buildup in Brain Shows Promise as Early Biomarker for Alzheimer's Disease

  July 15, 2013 — The trajectory of amyloid plaque buildup —- clumps of abnormal proteins in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease —- may serve as a more powerful biomarker for early detection of ... > full story
• Stress
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  Gender Difference
  Psychology Research
  Depression
   

  Females Respond Better to Stress Because of Estrogen in the Brain, Animal Study Finds

  July 10, 2013 — The idea that females are more resilient than males in responding to stress is a popular view, and now researchers have found a scientific ... > full story
• Child Development
  Child Psychology
  Children's Health
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  Nervous System
  Attention Deficit Disorder
   
  

  Breakthrough Study Reveals Biological Basis for Sensory Processing Disorders in Kids

  July 9, 2013 — In a groundbreaking new study, researchers have found that children affected with sensory processing disorders have quantifiable differences in brain structure, showing a biological basis for the ... > full story
• Obesity
  Pharmacology
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  Nutrition Research
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  Neuroscience
   

  Double-Barreled Attack on Obesity in No Way a No-Brainer

  July 9, 2013 — In the constant cross talk between our brain and our gut, two gut hormones are already known to tell the brain when we have had enough to eat. New research suggests that boosting levels of these ... > full story
• Huntington's Disease
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  Research Points to Biomarker That Could Track Huntington's Disease Progression

  July 8, 2013 — Scientists have demonstrated that measurements of electrical activity in the brains of mouse models of Huntington's disease could indicate the presence of disease before the onset of major ... > full story
• Psychology Research
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  Brain Tumor
  Depression
  Disorders and Syndromes
   

  Brain Structural Deficits May Contribute to Increased Functional Connections Between Brain Regions Implicated in Depression

  July 8, 2013 — Major depressive disorder is associated with a dysregulation of brain regions including the prefrontal cortex and limbic system. The relationship between structural and functional abnormalities in ... > full story
• Neuropathy
  Nervous System
  Stem Cells
  Dementia
  Brain Injury
  Neuroscience
   

  New Tissue Engineering Breakthrough Encourages Nerve Repair

  July 8, 2013 — A new combination of tissue engineering techniques could reduce the need for nerve grafts, according to new research. Regeneration of nerves is challenging when the damaged area is extensive, and ... > full story
• Brain Tumor
  Nervous System
  Brain Injury
  Neuroscience
  Genes
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  Unique Epigenomic Code Identified During Human Brain Development

  July 5, 2013 — Experience of parents with their children and teachers with their students demonstrate how kids change their behaviors and knowledge from infancy to adolescence. Until now, little was known of the ... > full story
• Nervous System
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  Psychology Research
  Brain Injury
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  Exercise Reorganizes the Brain to Be More Resilient to Stress

  July 3, 2013 — Physical activity reorganizes the brain so that its response to stress is reduced and anxiety is less likely to interfere with normal brain ... > full story

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