Neurons are cells in your brain. Shaped like little stars, they flicker and fire off signals to each other. The signals travel up and down the long tendrils, called dendrites, extending out from each point of a neuron's star-shaped ...
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Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have discovered a new mechanism by which substances can open a certain type of ion channel and thereby regulate nerve impulses. The study, published in the scientific journal ...
Oct 12, 2020
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Epileptic seizures often originate in small, localized areas of the brain where neurons abnormally fire in unison. These electrical impulses disrupt proper brain functioning and cause seizures. But what makes regions where ...
Oct 8, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Bugs beware: There's a powerful new insect repellent in town.
Aug 10, 2020
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How the brain works remains a puzzle with only a few pieces in place. Of these, one big piece is actually a conjecture: that there's a relationship between the physical structure of the brain and its functionality.
Jul 16, 2020
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There's good news for people with Parkinson's disease. A new study shows that deep brain stimulation may not increase the risk of developing dementia. The study is published in the July 1, 2020, online issue of Neurology, ...
Jul 1, 2020
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Beth MacKay knew at a young age that she saw the world differently than many of her friends and family. She thought her pessimism and cynicism were rooted in realism, a proud reminder of her Scottish roots, and not a sign ...
Jan 28, 2020
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Researchers from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN) used a new technique to show how electrical impulses are traveling at high speed in the brain. It appears that myelin, the sheath around neurons, creates a ...
Jan 24, 2020
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Long before a baby opens its eyes for the first time, the brain is ready to start decoding visual stimuli.
Jan 20, 2020
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When Vivian Mushahwar first applied to grad school, she wrote about her idea to fix paralysis by rewiring the spinal cord.
Dec 3, 2019
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