Anyone who trains for a marathon knows that individual running workouts add up over time to yield a big improvement
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Machine learning tracks moving cells
Both developing babies and elderly adults share a common characteristic: the many cells making up their bodies are always on
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Role of a deep brain structure in concussion
Concussion researchers have long suggested that damage to the corpus callosum, a thick bundle of nerves that connects the brain’s
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Engineers can detect ultra rare proteins in blood using a cellphone camera
One of the frontiers of medical diagnostics is the race for more sensitive blood tests. The ability to detect extremely
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A match made in neural heaven: How a neuron grows an axon: Scientists unlock new molecular secrets to unravel the mystery
While the neural architecture responsible for the transmission of electrical impulses has been known for more than a century, the
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Exercise benefits brains, changes blood flow in older adults, study finds: Exercise can impact biomarkers of brain function in a way that might prevent or postpone the onset of dementia
Exercise training alters brain blood flow and improves cognitive performance in older adults, though not in the way you might
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Fight or flight: Serotonin neurons prompt brain to make the right call
Known for its role in relieving depression, the neurochemical serotonin may also help the brain execute instantaneous, appropriate behaviors in
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A closed cage-like molecule that can be opened
Molecular cages offer the possibility to encapsulate ions or other molecules. If the cage structure has a ‘hatch’ that can
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Differences among brain neurons that coincide with psychiatric conditions
It’s no surprise to scientists that variety is the very essence of biology, not just the seasoning, but most previous
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Risk of developing depression and anxiety is higher in those with cerebral palsy
Adults with cerebral palsy have a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety than their peers without the condition, a
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