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Analysis of sea squirt embryo reveals key molecules in dopaminergic neuron differentiation

Researchers have used a novel approach for analyzing the central nervous system of a proto-vertebrate to identify a regulatory cocktail that induces the creation of dopaminergic neurons/coronet cells, a primitive version of the hypothalamus. The findin…

Can a heart treatment lower depression and anxiety?

Researchers find that one treatment for atrial fibrillation effectively improves the symptoms of anxiety and depression linked with this condition.

Understanding epilepsy in pediatric tumors

Researchers have identified a neuronal BRAF somatic mutation that causes intrinsic epileptogenicity in pediatric brain tumors.

Zombie cells found in brains of mice prior to cognitive loss

Zombie cells are the ones that can’t die but are equally unable to perform the functions of a normal cell. These zombie, or senescent, cells are implicated in a number of age-related diseases. Researchers have now expanded that list.

New insight into aging

September 19, 2018 by - No Comment

New insight into aging

Researchers examined the effects of aging on neuroplasticity in the primary auditory cortex, the part of the brain that processes auditory information. Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to modify its connections and function in response to …

New insights into the way the brain combines memories to solve problems

Current theories do not easily explain how people can use their episodic memories to arrive at novel insights. New research provides a window into the way the human brain connects individual episodic memories to solve problems.

New method enables accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

A new brain imaging method can show the spread of specific tau protein depositions, which are unique to cases with Alzheimer’s.

Heartbeat paces learning, study finds

A new study shows that the processing of external information varies during the phases of the cardiac cycle.

Premature brains develop differently in boys and girls

Brains of baby boys born prematurely are affected differently and more severely than premature infant girls’ brains.

Making happiness last longer

The happiness derived from a purchase may last longer for those who set broader goals for the experience.