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Rapamycin prevents age-related brain vascular deterioration in rats

A newly released study found that rats of advanced age, treated with the drug rapamycin, maintained superior blood flow to the brain compared to younger, untreated rats. The treated rats also exhibited improved memory.

Early exposure to sounds can address hypersensitivity to noise associated with Fragile X Syndrome

A research team has found exposure to sound — not sound reduction — during early development of mice engineered to have Fragile X Syndrome, or FXS, restores molecular, cellular, and functional properties in the auditory cortex, the area of the brain …

Neuron circuitry from brain signals

A research team has developed a machine learning model that allows scientists to reconstruct neuronal circuitry by measuring signals from the neurons themselves. The team constructed an analytical method by applying a Generalized Linear Model to a Cros…

Circuit responsible for building memories during sleep

Neuroscientists have identified a mechanism that may help build memories during deep sleep, according to a new study.

Does having sex on our minds make us more likely to lie?

New research argues that when we have sex on our minds, we are more likely to ‘bend the truth’ about ourselves to appear more desirable to potential mates.

Potential drug targets for glioblastoma identified

Researchers have identified 10 tumor-specific potential drug targets for the brain tumor glioblastoma.

AI blood test can spot signs of brain tumor to speed up diagnosis

Chemical analysis of blood samples, combined with an artificial intelligence program, could speed up the diagnosis of brain tumors.

Deep neural networks uncover what the brain likes to see

Researchers built deep artificial neural networks that can accurately predict the neural responses produced by a biological brain to arbitrary visual stimuli. These networks can be thought of as a ‘virtual avatar’ of a population of biological neurons,…

How brain injury can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder in U.S. military members frequently follows a concussion-like brain injury. Until now, it has been unclear why. A team of psychologists and neurologists reports that a traumatic brain injury causes changes in a brain regi…

Zebrafish study reveals developmental mechanisms of eye movement

Zebrafish research is a promising way to understand the neural and genetic causes of eye movement problems in people, according to multi-university research.