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Complex Wiring of the Nervous System May Rely on a Just a Handful of Genes and Proteins
Researchers have discovered
a startling feature of early
brain development that helps
to explain how complex
neuron wiring patterns are
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Drug Quickly Reverses Alzheimer's Symptoms in Mice
Neuroscientists have made a
dramatic breakthrough in
their efforts to find a cure
for Alzheimer's disease. The
use of a drug appears to
quickly reverse the
... > full story
Gene Therapy Boosts Brain Repair for Demyelinating Diseases
Our bodies are full of tiny
superheroes -- antibodies
that fight foreign invaders,
cells that regenerate, and
structures that ensure our
systems run smoothly. One
... > full story
Memory Strengthened by Stimulating Key Site in Brain
Ever gone to the movies and
forgotten where you parked
the car? New research may
one day help you improve
your memory. Neuroscientists
have demonstrated that they
... > full story
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Both Maternal and Paternal Age Linked to Autism
February 10, 2012 — Older maternal and paternal age are jointly associated with having a child with autism, according to a recent ... > full story -
EEG Pattern Reflects Brain's Shift Into Low-Energy, Protective Mode
February 10, 2012 — A distinctive pattern of brain activity associated with conditions including deep anesthesia, coma and congenital brain disorders appears to represent the brain's shift into a protective, ... > full story -
A Gentler Way of Doing Brain Surgery
February 9, 2012 — Brain surgery is getting much easier for many patients. Neurosurgeons are using catheters rather than open surgery to repair aneurysms and other defects. Patients recover in a few days, with less ... > full story -
Children's Health
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Attention Deficit Disorder
Child Development
Educational Psychology
Infant's Health
Physically Abused Children Report Higher Levels of Psychosomatic Symptoms
February 9, 2012 — Children who display multiple psychosomatic symptoms, such as regular aches and pains and sleep and appetite problems, are more than twice as likely to be experiencing physical abuse at home than ... > full story -
Research Finds Ways That Young Couples Experience Less Relationship Stress, Higher Satisfaction
February 9, 2012 — Young adults who easily engage in rewarding conversations with their partners are less likely to hold onto anger and stress and more likely to be satisfied with the relationship, according to new ... > full story -
New Target for Alzheimer's Drugs
February 9, 2012 — UC Riverside biomedical scientists have identified a new link between a protein (beta-arrestin) and short-term memory that could open new doors for the therapeutic treatment of neurological ... > full story -
Study to Determine Whether Fish Oil Can Help Prevent Psychiatric Disorders
February 8, 2012 — A new study was designed to test whether Omega-3 fatty acids improve clinical symptoms, and help adolescents and young adults (ages 12 to 25) who are at elevated risk for severe psychiatric disorders ... > full story -
Flipping a Light Switch in the Cell: Quantum Dots Used for Targeted Neural Activation
February 8, 2012 — By harnessing quantum dots, researchers have developed a new and vastly more targeted way to stimulate neurons in the brain. Being able to switch neurons on and off and monitor how they communicate ... > full story -
Physical Activity Yields Feelings of Excitement, Enthusiasm
February 8, 2012 — People who are more physically active report greater levels of excitement and enthusiasm than people who are less physically active, according to researchers. People also are more likely to report ... > full story -
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Gaining Insight Into a Gene's Protective Role in Parkinson's
February 7, 2012 — Researchers have identified how a specific gene protects dopamine-producing neurons from dying in both animal models and in cultures of human ... > full story
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