Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified the cause of a genetic subtype of autism and schizophrenia that results in social deficits and seizures in mice and humans.
Feb 28, 2023
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A UCL-led research team has, for the first time, identified a specific region of chromosome 21, which causes issues with memory function and anxiety in a mouse that models Down syndrome, a finding that provides valuable new ...
Feb 23, 2023
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When a person experiences a happy or sad mood, which brain cells are active?
Feb 22, 2023
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When we daydream or revisit memories, a large group of regions within our brain "lights up," or becomes more active. It's referred to as the Default Mode Network (DMN) because it is more active when the brain is not focused ...
Feb 15, 2023
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"Use it or lose it" goes the adage, applied liberally to everything from our muscles to our minds, especially as we age.
Feb 15, 2023
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Even the legendary filmmaker Orson Welles couldn't have imagined such a plot twist.
Feb 14, 2023
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A new study led by Cedars-Sinai investigators identified a marker in the brain that controls the ability to reach and grasp, a fundamental fine motor skill that is often impaired in motor or neural injuries such as a stroke.
Feb 13, 2023
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A study reveals a previously unknown way in which cannabidiol (CBD), a substance found in cannabis, reduces seizures in many treatment-resistant forms of pediatric epilepsy.
Feb 13, 2023
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Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory.
Feb 10, 2023
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During periods of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, brain activity often resembles that of awake behavior. At times, the brain can actually be more active during REM sleep than when you're awake. It's why REM sleep is sometimes ...
Feb 8, 2023
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