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Newborn Brain Cells Improve Our Ability To Navigate Our Environment
Although the fact that we
generate new brain cells
throughout life is no longer
disputed, their purpose has
been the topic of much
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Map Of Your Brain May Reveal Early Mental Illness
Researchers are producing
topographical maps of
people's healthy and
schizophrenic brains in an
effort to develop the first
scientific tool for early
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Reduced Diet Thwarts Aging, Disease In Monkeys
The bottom-line message from
a decades-long study of
monkeys on a restricted diet
is simple: Consuming fewer
calories leads to a longer,
healthier life. Researchers
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Finding Fear: Neuroscientists Locate Where It Is Stored In The Brain
Neuroscientists using an
imaging technique that
enabled them to trace the
process of neural activation
in the brain have pinpointed
... > full story
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A Biomarker For Anorexia?
July 10, 2009 — Eating disorders are frequently seen as psychological or societal diseases, but do they have an underlying biological cause? A new study shows that the levels of a brain protein differ between ... > full story -
Difference In The Way Children With Autism Learn New Behaviors Described
July 10, 2009 — Researchers have uncovered important new insights into the neurological basis of ... > full story -
Hitting Cell Hot Spot Could Help Thwart Parkinson's Disease
July 9, 2009 — A new way to 'turn off the taps' in the brain and stop a chemical being released in excess amounts -- which can lead to Parkinson's Disease -- has been ... > full story -
Inflammation May Trigger Alzheimer's Disease
July 9, 2009 — New research sheds light on what causes Alzheimer's disease and suggests a possible ... > full story -
3-D Protein Map To Aid Stroke And Cancer Research Drafted
July 9, 2009 — Researchers have generated a computer map of the protein acid-sensing ion channel-1, or ASIC-1, an important neurological pathway. The map greatly simplifies the testing of drugs or compounds ... > full story -
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Psychological Treatments May Not Prevent PTSD
July 8, 2009 — Psychological interventions intended to prevent the development of post-traumatic stress disorder in the early stages after a traumatic experience have not been shown to be effective, researchers ... > full story -
Debate Continues On Administration Of Magnesium Sulfate To Pregnant Women To Prevent Cerebral Palsy In Pre-Term Infants
July 8, 2009 — Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most prevalent chronic childhood motor disability with an estimated lifetime cost of nearly $1 million per individual. There is evidence that magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) ... > full story -
New Findings On Parkinson's Disease And Effect On Patient Behavior
July 7, 2009 — A new neuropsychological memory test is helping to uncover how Parkinson's disease can alter people's ability to learn about the consequences of the choices they ... > full story -
Magnetic Brain Stimulation Improves Skill Learning, Study Finds
July 7, 2009 — The use of magnetic pulses to stimulate the dorsal premotor cortex region of the brain results in an improved ability to learn a skilled motor task, a new study finds. Researchers show that skilled ... > full story -
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When It Comes To Brain Damage, Blankets Take The Place Of Drugs
July 7, 2009 — Have you ever covered yourself with a blanket to stave off the shivers? A new study shows that a blanket can also help alleviate shivering in patients who have been cooled to prevent brain ... > full story
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