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Neuroscientists examine why the brain stores some odors as long-term memories

The neuroscientists Dr Christina Strauch and Prof Dr Denise Manahan-Vaughan from the Ruhr-Universität Bochum have investigated which brain area is responsible for storing odors as long-term memories.

22 Dec 2017

Salk scientists find simpler way to derive functioning cardiac cells from stem cells

The process by which embryonic stem cells develop into heart cells is a complex process involving the precisely timed activation of several molecular pathways and at least 200 genes.

22 Dec 2017

New multi-center study to explore how the brain's circuitry forms and recalls memories

Cedars-Sinai investigators will lead a multi-center study into how the brain's circuitry forms and recalls memories - research made possible by a $3.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.

21 Dec 2017

Multifunctional protein also plays role in development of blood cells

Like an actor who excels at both comedy and drama, proteins also can play multiple roles. Uncovering these varied talents can teach researchers more about the inner workings of cells.

21 Dec 2017

Daily serving of green, leafy vegetables may be linked to slower brain aging

Eating about one serving per day of green, leafy vegetables may be linked to a slower rate of brain aging, according to a study published in the December 20, 2017, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

21 Dec 2017

One-time, brief burst of exercise can measurably boost brain power

A 10-minute, one-time burst of exercise can measurably boost your brain power, at least temporarily, researchers at Western University in London, Canada, have found.

21 Dec 2017

Portable technique produces rapid blink measurements for assessing neurological function

The blink reflex has been shown to be sensitive to a number of neurological insults, including traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease, suggesting that it could be a useful tool for neurological assessment.

20 Dec 2017

Walking more than 4,000 steps a day can improve attention, mental skills in older adults

Walking more than 4,000 steps a day can improve attention and mental skills in adults ages 60 and older, according to UCLA research published December 12 in a preprint edition of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

19 Dec 2017

UGR study paves way for development of better analgesics to treat joint pain

Researchers from the University of Granada have led a novel study in mice which shows that neurons mediating joint pain are different from those mediating cutaneous pain.

19 Dec 2017

New device uses fast-moving fluids to insert conductive carbon nanotube fibers into the brain

Rice University researchers have invented a device that uses fast-moving fluids to insert flexible, conductive carbon nanotube fibers into the brain, where they can help record the actions of neurons.

18 Dec 2017

Educational materials released by Eisai for understanding dementia

Eisai Co., Ltd. announced that it has created educational materials for understanding dementia and thinking about what one can do for elementary and secondary school students, and has commenced marketing these materials primarily to local governments, educational institutions as well as medical and nursing care professionals from today.

18 Dec 2017

Studies highlight potential of fMRI applications to detect, treat epilepsy in children

Functional magnetic resonance imaging has allowed researchers to map the memory functions that are often impaired within the brains of children with epilepsy.

15 Dec 2017

Aging brain's failure to coordinate deep-sleep brainwaves makes older adults forget

Like swinging a tennis racket during a ball toss to serve an ace, slow and speedy brainwaves during deep sleep must sync up at exactly the right moment to hit the save button on new memories, according to new UC Berkeley research.

15 Dec 2017

Terror survivors have increased risk of frequent migraine, tension headaches

Survivors of a terror attack have an increased risk of frequent migraine and tension headaches after the attack, according to a study published in the December 13, 2017, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

14 Dec 2017

Autism treatment: Social impairments can be corrected by brain stimulation

Scientists are examining the feasibility of treating autistic children with neuromodulation after a new study showed social impairments can be corrected by brain stimulation.

13 Dec 2017

Researchers use cryptographic techniques to decode activity of motor neurons

Cracking the German Enigma code is considered to be one of the decisive factors that hastened Allied victory in World War II. Starting with clues derived from espionage, computer scientists were able to work out the rules that turned a string of gibberish characters into plain German, providing life-saving and war-shortening intelligence.

13 Dec 2017

Study provides new insights into development of Sonic Hedgehog medulloblastoma

Medulloblastoma is the most common type of solid brain tumor in children. Current treatments offer limited success and may leave patients with severe neurological side effects, including psychiatric disorders, growth retardation and cognitive impairment.

13 Dec 2017

Researchers use new approach to identify casual mechanisms in depression

People with major depressive disorder have alterations in the activity and connectivity of brain systems underlying reward and memory, according to a new study by the University of Warwick.

12 Dec 2017

Rice scientists develop method to identify patients at high risk of continued seizures before surgery

Surgery to remove a part of the brain to give relief to patients with epilepsy doesn't always result in complete seizure relief, but statisticians at Rice University have developed a method for integrating neuroimaging scans to identify patients at high risk of continued seizures before the surgery takes place.

11 Dec 2017

Scientists discover specific mechanism of Zika virus-associated microcephaly

Epidemiological studies show that in utero fetal infection with the Zika virus (ZIKV) may lead to microcephaly, an irreversible congenital malformation of the brain characterized by an incomplete development of the cerebral cortex.

11 Dec 2017

Neuroscience News and Research

Neuroscientists examine why the brain stores some odors as long-term memories

Salk scientists find simpler way to derive functioning cardiac cells from stem cells

New multi-center study to explore how the brain's circuitry forms and recalls memories

Multifunctional protein also plays role in development of blood cells

Daily serving of green, leafy vegetables may be linked to slower brain aging

One-time, brief burst of exercise can measurably boost brain power

Portable technique produces rapid blink measurements for assessing neurological function

Walking more than 4,000 steps a day can improve attention, mental skills in older adults

UGR study paves way for development of better analgesics to treat joint pain

New device uses fast-moving fluids to insert conductive carbon nanotube fibers into the brain

Educational materials released by Eisai for understanding dementia

Studies highlight potential of fMRI applications to detect, treat epilepsy in children

Aging brain's failure to coordinate deep-sleep brainwaves makes older adults forget

Terror survivors have increased risk of frequent migraine, tension headaches

Autism treatment: Social impairments can be corrected by brain stimulation

Researchers use cryptographic techniques to decode activity of motor neurons

Study provides new insights into development of Sonic Hedgehog medulloblastoma

Researchers use new approach to identify casual mechanisms in depression

Rice scientists develop method to identify patients at high risk of continued seizures before surgery

Scientists discover specific mechanism of Zika virus-associated microcephaly

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