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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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Over-Expression of a Protein Responsible for Neuronal Damage in Down's Syndrome Sufferers
A new study reproduced the
same morphological and
functional patterns of
neuronal connections in a
transgenic mouse as seen in
... > full story
Cannabis Use Doubles Chances of Vehicle Crash
Drivers who consume cannabis
within three hours of
driving are nearly twice as
likely to cause a vehicle
collision as those who are
not under the influence of
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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
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Human Cognitive Performance Suffers Following Natural Disasters
February 11, 2012 — Not surprisingly, victims of a natural disaster can experience stress and anxiety, but a new study indicates that it might also cause them to make more errors - some serious - in their daily lives. ... > 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 -
Substance P Causes Seizures in Patients Infected by Pork Tapeworm
February 9, 2012 — A neuropeptide called Substance P is the cause of seizures in patients with brains infected by the pork ... > 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 -
To Perform With Less Effort, Practice Beyond Perfection
February 9, 2012 — Whether you are an athlete, a musician or a stroke patient learning to walk again, practice can make perfect, but more practice may make you more efficient, according to a surprising new ... > full story -
Gene Therapy Boosts Brain Repair for Demyelinating Diseases
February 9, 2012 — Our bodies are full of tiny superheroes -- antibodies that fight foreign invaders, cells that regenerate, and structures that ensure our systems run smoothly. One such structure is myelin, a material ... > full story -
Obesity Is Associated With Altered Brain Function
February 9, 2012 — Researchers have found new evidence for the role of the brain in ... > full story -
Right Hand or Left? How the Brain Solves a Perceptual Puzzle
February 9, 2012 — When you see a picture of a hand, how do you know whether it's a right or left hand? This "hand laterality" problem may seem obscure, but it reveals a lot about how the brain sorts out confusing ... > 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 -
Memory Strengthened by Stimulating Key Site in Brain
February 8, 2012 — 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 can strengthen memory in human ... > full story
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