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  Happiness: There’s an App for That; Boston Bombings Unhappiest Day in Five Years, New Sensor Shows

  April 30, 2013 — The day of the Boston Marathon was the saddest day in nearly 5 years of observations by a team of scientists from the University of Vermont and The MITRE Corporation. For the first time, results from ... > full story
• Bone and Spine
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  Bone Marrow Stromal Cell Treatment Improves Functional Outcome, Helps Repair Biostructural Damage from Traumatic Brain Injury

  April 30, 2013 — Results show positive impact that bone marrow stromal cell therapy can have for those suffering from certain types of traumatic brain ... > full story
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  Neurodevelopmental Outcomes for Children Born Extremely Preterm

  April 30, 2013 — Scientists conducted a study to assess neurological and developmental outcome in extremely preterm (less than 27 gestational weeks) children at 2.5 ... > full story
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  Connection Between Inflammatory Stimulus and Parkinson's Disease Examined

  April 29, 2013 — The precise cause(s) of Parkinson’s Disease is unknown, but there is consensus that an inflammatory event or episode is involved in the initiation of neurodegeneration. A new study has brought ... > full story
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  New Methods to Explore Astrocyte Effects on Brain Function

  April 29, 2013 — A new study presents new methods to evaluate how astrocytes contribute to brain function, paving the way for future exploration of these important brain cells at unprecedented levels of ... > full story
• Today's Healthcare
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  New Subtype of Ataxia Identified

  April 29, 2013 — Researchers have identified a new subtype of ataxia, a rare disease without treatment that causes atrophy in the cerebellum and affects around 1.5 million people in the ... > full story
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  Do You Obsess Over Your Appearance? Your Brain Might Be Wired Abnormally

  April 29, 2013 — New research has discovered that people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) have abnormal connections throughout their brain. BDD is a disabling but often-misunderstood psychiatric condition in which ... > full story
• Obesity
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  Key Shift in Brain That Creates Drive to Overeat Identified

  April 29, 2013 — Neuroscientists have identified a cellular change in the brain that accompanies obesity. The findings could explain the body's tendency to maintain undesirable weight levels, rather than an ideal ... > full story
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  Cat and Mouse: One Gene Is Necessary for Mice to Avoid Predators

  April 29, 2013 — A new study involving olfactory receptors provides evidence that a single gene is necessary for a mouse to avoid a cat. A research team has shown that removing one olfactory receptor from mice can ... > full story
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  Sniffing out Schizophrenia

  April 29, 2013 — Scientists have developed an innovative method for diagnosing schizophrenia by collecting neural tissues from the nose. The finding could lead to early detection of the disease, giving rise to vastly ... > full story

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