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Consolidating consciousness
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Memory permanence may be mediated by neural rehearsal following learningThe permanence of memories has long thought to be mediated solely by the production of new proteins.
Scientists identify that memories can be lost and found
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A team of scientists believe they have shown that memories are more robust than we thought and have identified the process in the brain, which could help rescue lost memories or bury bad memories…
Teen marijuana use not linked to later depression, lung cancer, other health problems, study finds
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Study contradicts some prior marijuana researchChronic marijuana use by teenage boys does not appear to be linked to later physical or mental health issues such as depression, psychotic symptoms…
Could body posture during sleep affect how your brain clears waste?
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Sleeping in the side position, as compared to on one’s back or stomach, may more effectively remove brain waste and prove to be an important practice to help reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases, new research…
Consolidating consciousness: Memory permanence may be mediated by neural rehearsal following learning
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The permanence of memories has long thought to be mediated solely by the production of new proteins. However, new research has shown that the electrical activity of the brain may be a more primary factor in memory solidification.
Team advances therapy preventing addiction relapse by erasing drug-associated memories
August 4, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
Scientists have made a discovery that brings them closer to a new therapy based on selectively erasing dangerous and tenacious drug-associated memories. A new study demonstrates the effectiveness of a single injection of an early drug candidate called …
Cures for PTSD often remain elusive for war veterans
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Our nation’s veterans continue to suffer emotional and psychological effects of war — some for decades. And while there has been greater attention directed recently toward post-traumatic stress disorder, and more veterans are seeking help, current psy…
How does being ‘on-call’ impact employee fatigue?
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With the growing demands of consumerism and the need to assist customers on the clock, today’s employees are working anything but nine to five.
Warning about the dangers of measles may sway vaccine skeptics
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Many people worry about the safety of vaccines – particularly the MMR vaccine. But a new study suggests a nonconfrontational approach that could alleviate these concerns.
