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Brain Makes Its Own Version of Valium
May 30, 2013 — Researchers have found that a naturally occurring protein secreted only in discrete areas of the mammalian brain may act as a Valium-like brake on certain types of epileptic ... > full story -
Immune System to Fight Brain Tumors
May 30, 2013 — Research gives hope that one of the most serious types of brain tumor, glioblastoma multiforme, could be fought by the patients’ own immune system. The tumors are difficult to remove with ... > full story -
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Brain Activity in Sleep May Impact Emotional Disturbances in Children With ADHD
May 29, 2013 — Sleep consolidates emotional memories in healthy children but not in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research. The study suggests these deficits in ... > full story -
Early Brain Responses to Words Predict Developmental Outcomes in Children With Autism
May 29, 2013 — The pattern of brain responses to words in 2-year-old children with autism spectrum disorder predicted the youngsters' linguistic, cognitive and adaptive skills at ages 4 and 6, according to a new ... > full story -
Task Master: Categorizing Rewards Improves Motivation
May 29, 2013 — When it comes to motivating others and ourselves, it turns out offering rewards in defined categories, even when they are largely meaningless, can heighten motivation. Even if the rewards are the ... > full story -
Neuroscientists Discover New Phase of Synaptic Development
May 29, 2013 — Students preparing for final exams might want to wait before pulling an all-night cram session -- at least as far as their neurons are concerned. Neuroscientists have discovered a new intermediate ... > full story -
People Can 'Beat' Guilt Detection Tests by Suppressing Incriminating Memories
May 29, 2013 — Psychologists have shown that people can suppress incriminating memories and thereby avoid detection in brain activity guilt detection ... > full story -
3-D Microelectrodes? Charred Micro-Bunny Sculpture Shows Promise of New Material for 3-D Shaping
May 29, 2013 — Researchers have used state-of-the-art micro-sculpting techniques on a new type of resin that can be molded into complex, highly conductive 3-D structures (in this case the famous "Stanford bunny") ... > full story -
New Treatment for Stroke Set to Increase Chances of Recovery
May 29, 2013 — Researchers have completed a landmark study which has revealed a new way to treat strokes caused by bleeding inside the ... > full story -
Molecular Chain Reaction in Alzheimer’s Disease
May 29, 2013 — Researchers have identified the molecular mechanism behind the transformation of one of the components in Alzheimer's disease. They identified the crucial step leading to formations that kill brain ... > full story
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