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Overthinking what you said? It's your 'lizard brain' talking to newer, advanced parts of your brain
We've all been there. Moments after leaving a party, your brain is suddenly filled with intrusive thoughts about what others were thinking. "Did they think I talked too much?" "Did my joke offend them?" "Were they having ...
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New insights into sleep uncover mechanisms with broad implications for boosting brainpower
While it's well known that sleep enhances cognitive performance, the underlying neural mechanisms, particularly those related to nonrapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, remain largely unexplored. A new study by a team of researchers ...
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Social context tunes visual perception in fruit flies: Three neural circuit mechanisms linked to vision changes
Howard Hughes Medical Institute-led research has uncovered three neural circuit mechanisms that enable female fruit flies to modify their visual processing during aggressive interactions.
Innovative protocol maps NMDA receptors in Alzheimer's-affected brains
Researchers have developed a cellular fractionation protocol. This method allows for precise analysis of the proteins located in synaptic membranes and in membranes outside the synapses, known as extrasynaptic membranes, ...
Nov 22, 2024
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New model of neuronal circuit provides insight on eye movement
Working with week-old zebrafish larva, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and colleagues decoded how the connections formed by a network of neurons in the brainstem guide the fishes' gaze.
Nov 22, 2024
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Results support benefits of minimally-invasive therapy in treating chronic subdural hematoma
Research by Society of Neurolnterventional Surgery (SNIS) members found that adjunctive middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) for the treatment of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) resulted in a lower risk of treatment ...
Nov 22, 2024
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Younger patients more affected by neurologic manifestations of long COVID
Younger and middle-aged patients seem to be disproportionately affected by neurologic manifestations of postacute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection (Neuro-PASC), according to a study published ...
Nov 22, 2024
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Researchers uncover new ways to identify signatures of mental disorders using fMRI scans
New research by a team at Georgia State University is uncovering surprising insights about brain pathways that could offer alternative ways for practitioners to identify early signs of schizophrenia. The research is published ...
Nov 21, 2024
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New imaging method enables detailed RNA analysis of the whole brain
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital have developed a microscopy method that enables detailed three-dimensional (3D) RNA analysis at cellular resolution in whole intact mouse brains. The ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Study reveals how cell types shape human brain networks
Rutgers researchers at the Brain Health Institute (BHI) and Center for Advanced Human Brain Imaging Research (CAHBIR) have uncovered how different types of brain cells work together to form large-scale functional networks ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Pathway behind stress-triggered migraines discovered
Migraines are more than just bad headaches; they stem from a genetic neurological disease that causes suffering for one in seven people. Those who experience migraines can have a myriad of debilitating symptoms, including ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Study in mice links immune system to ADHD, neurobehavioral conditions
Building on research that has linked immune responses with certain neurobehavioral conditions, researchers at Duke Health have identified how a key infection-fighting function is involved in triggering hyperactive behaviors ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Cerebral small vessel disease marker validated for wider use in dementia trials
A new neuroimaging marker of cerebral small vessel disease is related to general cognition and may serve to identify persons at risk of dementia in future clinical trials, a landmark study has found.
Nov 21, 2024
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Lipid nanoparticle-mRNA delivery system could transform neurological treatment
Messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-based therapeutics and the potential of mRNA as a treatment for various conditions has been researched for decades. A key challenge remains finding a delivery system that enables enough of ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Data mining reveals patterns in brain's reactions to good and bad smells
Seeking to shed light on inconsistent brain activation patterns observed in previous studies of smell, a team of researchers in Lyon, France, used data mining techniques to analyze the pleasant or unpleasant odor sensations ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Immunomodulatory nanoparticles can prevent secondary damage after traumatic brain injury
A new study published in the Journal of Neurotrauma shows that intravenous administration of immunomodulatory nanoparticles after traumatic brain injury (TBI) can limit the development of an inflammatory cascade that typically ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Expert discusses surviving a stroke
In the not-so-distant past, doctors treated strokes in an after-the-fact way. A stroke did its damage, and then—if the patient survived—a rehabilitation team stepped in to address the stroke's effects.
Nov 21, 2024
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Regulator recommends two devices to reduce the severity of tics in people with Tourette syndrome
Two technologies that are based on research by University of Nottingham experts to reduce the severity of tics in people with Tourette syndrome (TS) are closer to patient use after being recommended in draft guidance by NICE.
Nov 21, 2024
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Study reveals brain mechanisms involved in genetically based autism
A study from Tel Aviv University expands the understanding of the biological mechanism underlying genetically-based autism, specifically mutations in the SHANK3 gene, responsible for nearly one million cases of autism worldwide. ...
Nov 20, 2024
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Scientists take a deep look into memory processing inside the hippocampus
Resembling a seahorse, as its name implies from the Greek words "hippos" (horse) and "kampus" (sea monster), the hippocampus is a brain region crucial for memory formation. But until recently, scientists have not been able ...
Nov 20, 2024
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New study links common DNA differences to unexplained rare neurodevelopmental conditions
The combination of common DNA differences can help explain why some people have a rare neurodevelopmental brain condition without a specific, single genetic mutation causing it.
Nov 20, 2024
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New method makes brain imaging research more accessible for psychiatric studies
A new approach to analyzing brain scans could help researchers better understand psychiatric illness using much smaller groups of patients than previously thought necessary, potentially accelerating the development of more ...
Nov 20, 2024
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Breaking barriers safely: New insights into focused ultrasound and blood-brain barrier opening
Neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease are among the most debilitating and life-altering conditions that we face today. Despite years of research and advancements in medical treatments, these diseases ...
Study links rare genetic mutation to severe neurological disorder
A recent study has uncovered the intricate ways in which a rare genetic mutation impacts brain cell communication, providing critical insights into the causes of a severe neurological disorder known as developmental and epileptic ...
Nov 20, 2024
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For chronic subdural hematomas, blocking artery supplying brain covering found to reduce re-operations threefold
A dramatic, threefold reduction in repeat operations in patients surgically treated for chronic subdural hematoma was achieved when the artery supplying the brain covering was blocked, according to results of a national clinical ...
Nov 20, 2024
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