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True number of people living with Huntington's disease gene in Northern Scotland determined
The number of people who have the gene that causes Huntington's disease in Northern Scotland has been accurately counted for the first time in 35 years in new research from the University of Aberdeen in partnership with NHS ...
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When people repeatedly read sentences, they get faster and more accurate, showing the brain improves with practice
Have you ever noticed yourself speeding up and getting better at repetitive tasks over time? Researchers from the Faculty of Arts at Charles University have unveiled insights into why this happens during reading tasks, revealing ...
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Mapping study pinpoints key brain regions for reasoning skills
A team of researchers at UCL and UCLH have identified the key brain regions that are essential for logical thinking and problem solving.
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Common genetic variants linked to drug-resistant epilepsy
Certain common genetic changes might make some people with focal epilepsy less responsive to seizure medications, finds a new global study led by researchers at UCL and UTHealth Houston.
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Inflammation may be the link between chronic pain and depression
Chronic pain—or pain that lasts at least three months—is closely intertwined with depression. Individuals living with pain's persistent symptoms may be up to four times more likely to experience depression, research shows.
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A visual pathway in the brain may do more than recognize objects
When visual information enters the brain, it travels through two pathways that process different aspects of the input. For decades, scientists have hypothesized that one of these pathways, the ventral visual stream, is responsible ...
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Scientists map retinal inhibitory signaling system, the hidden control system of vision
For the first time, the smallest control system of vision in mammals has been mapped—a discovery that opens entirely new insights into how our vision works and how it can be affected by disease.
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Brain's visual system adapts to ignore frequent distractions, study finds
The human brain can learn through experience to filter out disturbing and distracting stimuli—such as a glaring roadside billboard or a flashing banner on the internet. Scientists at Leipzig University and Vrije Universiteit ...
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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation shows promise in Alzheimer's treatment
Santa Lucia Foundation IRCCS-led research is reporting that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) targeting the precuneus may slow the progression of cognitive decline, impairments in daily functioning, and ...
New definition of epilepsy improves diagnosis, treatment
The new International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) definition of epilepsy results in a higher frequency of epilepsy diagnosis and treatment, according to a study published online March 23 in Frontiers in Neurology.
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Nerve blocks reduce complications and opioid use in hip surgery
I still remember when a patient woke up from hip surgery in tears—tears of relief. She had been terrified of waking up groggy and overwhelmed by narcotics, a stark contrast to her previous experience. This time, thanks ...
STING protein aids lysosome repair, offering hope for neurodegenerative diseases
The STING protein, known for helping cells fight viral infections by generating inflammation, also appears to function as a quality control sensor for organelles that serve as cellular waste disposal systems, UT Southwestern ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Innovative model captures how we make decisions without numbers
To better understand decision-making, researchers can create computational models—groups of equations that aim to predict what decisions people would make when faced with a set of choices. For example, a model might estimate ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Study reveals discrepancies in care for Albertans living with multiple sclerosis
A University of Alberta study shows that rural Albertans living with multiple sclerosis are not as likely as urban patients to receive the best treatments to prevent relapses and slow down progression of the disease.
Apr 15, 2025
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Psychology researchers unravel phobic disorders using one not-so-itsy-bitsy spider
From needles, snakes and airplanes to test-taking, speech-making and germs, sources of all-encompassing panic can make pushing through daily life feel like more trouble than it's worth.
Apr 15, 2025
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How the brain controls movement under different types of visual uncertainty
Imagine waking up thirsty at night and having to reach for a glass of water in the dark. Without a clear view, your brain has to estimate where the glass is and where your hand is—a challenge that often leads to imprecise ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Rare disease study uncovers amygdala's impact on generosity and social ties
Are there areas of the brain that regulate prosocial, altruistic behavior? Together with colleagues from the universities in Lausanne, Utrecht and Cape Town, researchers from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) have ...
Apr 14, 2025
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LSD analog shows potential for treating schizophrenia
University of California, Davis researchers have developed a new, neuroplasticity-promoting drug closely related to LSD that harnesses the psychedelic's therapeutic power with reduced hallucinogenic potential.
Apr 14, 2025
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Gene identified that blocks healing after spinal cord injury
An estimated 18,000 people in the United States annually suffer from new injuries to their spinal cords. Unfortunately for those afflicted, no FDA-approved therapy is currently available. Scientists at UC San Diego are looking ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Autism: The neural origin of the social bond
From birth, human survival depends on the ability to engage with others. This ability, which is essential for development, seems to be impaired very early on in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), who show limited ...
Apr 14, 2025
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On the same wavelength: Neural 'fingerprints' indicate deep focus flow states in teams
Have you ever been so laser-focused on a task—playing a video game, reading an engrossing book, and so on—that when you look up, hours have suddenly gone by? This is commonly referred to as flow state: a state of absorbed ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Drug trio sparks hope for families affected by inherited motor neuron disease
A team of researchers from the University of Wollongong (UOW) have discovered that a unique trio of medications could hold the key to improved treatment outcomes for hereditary cases of motor neuron disease (MND) caused by ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Study shows a type of brain stimulation may influence decision-making speed
A simple method of brain stimulation has been shown to change how people make decisions. These were the findings of a new study by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), which is published in the Journal of ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Autism, stimming and touch: Exploring differences in brain processing of active vs. passive touch
Tapping a pen, shaking a leg, twirling hair—we have all been in a classroom, meeting, or a public place where we find ourselves or someone else engaging in repetitive behavior—a type of self-stimulatory movement also ...
Apr 14, 2025
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