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People who speak two languages have more efficient brains, study says
November 14, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
The science behind total recall: New player in brain function and memory
November 13, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Is it possible to change the amount of information the brain can store? Maybe, according to a new international study. The research has identified a molecule that puts a brake on brain processing and when removed, brain function and memory recall is im…
Solving the puzzle of cooperation in group environments
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Research has shown that when two individuals meet repeatedly they are more likely to cooperate with one another.
Alzheimer’s drug may reduce urge to binge eat
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The Alzheimer’s drug memantine may perform double-duty helping binge eaters control their compulsion. Researchers have demonstrated that memantine, a neuroprotective drug, may reduce the addictive and impulsive behavior associated with binge eating.
Molecular time signalling controls stem cells during brain’s development
November 13, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Researchers have succeeded in explaining how stem cells in the brain change to allow one type of stem cell to produce different cell types at different stages. A study shows that the signal molecule TGF-beta acts as a time signal that regulates the ner…
African Americans at greater risk from stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases
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Compared to Caucasian Americans, African Americans have impaired blood flow regulation in the brain that could contribute to a greater risk of cerebrovascular diseases such as stroke, transient ischaemic attack (‘mini stroke’), subarachnoid haemorrhage…
Oxytocin helps to better overcome fear
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Frightening experiences do not quickly fade from memory. A team of researchers has now been able to demonstrate in a study that the bonding hormone oxytocin inhibits the fear center in the brain and allows fear stimuli to subside more easily. This basi…
Oxytocin helps to better overcome fear
November 13, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Frightening experiences do not quickly fade from memory. A team of researchers has now been able to demonstrate in a study that the bonding hormone oxytocin inhibits the fear center in the brain and allows fear stimuli to subside more easily. This basi…
Oxytocin helps to better overcome fear
November 13, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Frightening experiences do not quickly fade from memory. A team of researchers has now been able to demonstrate in a study that the bonding hormone oxytocin inhibits the fear center in the brain and allows fear stimuli to subside more easily. This basi…
Oxytocin helps to better overcome fear
November 13, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Frightening experiences do not quickly fade from memory. A team of researchers has now been able to demonstrate in a study that the bonding hormone oxytocin inhibits the fear center in the brain and allows fear stimuli to subside more easily. This basi…
