Neuroscience

Neuroscience

Gene that boosts Alzheimer’s risk might protect against it too

Carrying certain genetic versions of apolipoprotein E is a major risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. A new study looks at the effects of different types of APOE on the major markers of Alzheimer’s in mice and shows that all forms are not equal.

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The Inconstant Gardener

Microglia, the same immune cells that help sculpt the developing brain, may do damage later in life .

Health & Medicine

Nicotine withdrawal linked to specific brain cells in mice

A group of cells within one brain region may control the physical symptoms that plague people trying to kick their cigarette addiction.

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Brain reconstruction hints at dinosaur communication

T. rex and other dinos might have understood complex vocal calls.

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Teenagers act impulsively when facing danger

Brain activity may help explain why crime peaks during the teenage years.

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Another look at paralysis

Robotic suits help paralyzed people move, but simple behavior changes may prevent the accidents that cause the injuries.

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Bacteria may transfer mom’s stress to fetus

Expecting mice under psychological pressure passed different mix of microbes to their pups, affecting the babies’ brains.

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Mold chemical linked to movement disorder

Fruit flies’ brains and human cells show Parkinson’s-like changes when exposed to fungi toxin.

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Brain patterns of haunting memories

Some fearful experiences stick with us forever. Others we brush off easily. The difference could be in which neuronal patterns are activated in our brains.

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Monkeys control two arms in virtual reality

A new brain-computer interface has enabled movement of two virtual limbs at the same time.

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Autism may be detectable in baby’s first months of life

Infants later diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder lose tendency to gaze at others’ eyes during first half-year, researchers find.

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Brain enables sight without light

Sensory cross talk may underlie ability to see one’s own hand moving when it’s pitch black.