When it comes to brain proteins, small changes can make a dramatic difference. Researchers studying NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptors, which are essential for learning, memory and moment-by-moment consciousness, know ...
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The retina places a large energy demand on the body, in part due to the activity of photoreceptors.
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The cerebral cortex processes sensory information via a complex network of neural connections. How are these signals modulated to refine perception? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has identified a mechanism ...
Jul 30, 2025
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In a new discovery, chronic pain has been shown to be physiologically different from acute pain and now scientists have the roadmap for how to target it.
Jun 5, 2025
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An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University.
May 15, 2025
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Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects around 1% of the world's population. Researchers at the University of Barcelona have identified a deficit in contrast perception in people with schizophrenia.
Jan 28, 2025
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Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) involve mild to severe impairment of social, behavioral and communication abilities. These disorders can significantly impact performance at school, in employment and in other areas of life. ...
Aug 22, 2024
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Synapses are small gaps between neurons through which signals are transmitted. This transmission of signals is what allows neurons to communicate and ultimately produce complex internal processes, such as thoughts and feelings, ...
In the split second as you accidentally touch the hot handle of a cast iron skillet, pain and a sense of danger rush in. Sensory signals travel from the pain receptors in your finger, up through your spinal cord, and into ...
Jul 22, 2024
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By super cooling a molecule on the surface of brain cells down to about minus 180 degrees Celsius—nearly twice as cold as the coldest places in Antarctica—scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have determined ...
Jun 10, 2024
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