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Neuronal insights: Flash and freeze-fracture

Fear and addiction exert significant influence within society. Managing them is often challenging, as they are driven by intricate neuronal circuits in our brains. Understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms is crucial to intervene when these pro…

Oxytocin: the love hormone that holds the key to better memory

Oxytocin, a naturally occurring chemical in the brain, plays a crucial role in various cognitive functions, including memory. A recent study revealed that the activation of neurons in the supramammillary nucleus of the mouse brain enhances performance …

Neural prosthetic device can help humans restore memory

A team of scientists have demonstrated the first successful use of a neural prosthetic device to recall specific memories.

Are you depressed? Scents might help

Smelling a familiar scent can help depressed individuals recall specific autobiographical memories and potentially assist in their recovery.

Newly discovered brain cells play a key role in right and left turns

Researchers have discovered a network of neurons in the brain of mice that help them make right and left turns. In the future, the discovery may be used in treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

Immune genes are altered in Alzheimer’s patients’ blood

A new study has found the immune system in the blood of Alzheimer’s patients is epigenetically altered. That means the patients’ behavior or environment has caused changes that affect the way their genes work. Many of these altered immune genes are the…

How emotions affect word retrieval in people with aphasia

People with aphasia have more trouble coming up with words they want to use when they’re prompted by images and words that carry negative emotional meaning, new research suggests.

Researchers identify potential way to treat genetic epilepsy by replacing ‘lost’ enzyme

Scientists have found a new treatment target for CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD), one of the most common types of genetic epilepsy.

Patterns of brain connectivity differ between pre-term and term babies

A new scanning study of 390 babies has shown distinct patterns between term and pre-term babies in the moment-to-moment activity and connectivity of brain networks.

Pharmacological inhibitor protects nerve cells in ALS disease

A new pharmacological inhibitor can intervene in a central cell death mechanism that is responsible for the death of motor neurons and hence important for the progression of the motor neuron disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Neurobiologists …