A little competition is never a bad thing, especially when it comes to fledging neurons growing in the brain, finds
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Study finds that mPOA neurons mediate stress-induced anxiety and parental behavior in mice
Anxiety is a common emotional state that can be particularly pronounced or difficult to process for individuals diagnosed with anxiety
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Researchers discover a mechanism linked to stem cell aging
As people get older, their neural stem cells lose the ability to proliferate and produce new neurons, leading to a
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Using iPSC Techniques to Study Genetics, Mechanisms & Treatments of Neurodegenerative Disorders
Skip to: Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Huntington’s Disease (HD) Summary Advances in stem cell technology have enabled us
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Researchers discover protein that plays a key role in the formation of neurons
An international team of researchers,has discovered the key role of a DNA-editing protein in the development of the brain. The
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Artificial pieces of brain use light to communicate with real neurons
A prosthesis is an artificial device that replaces an injured or missing part of the body. You can easily imagine
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How strong is your mental imagery? It might depend on how ‘excitable’ your neurons are
The strength of a person’s mental imagery—their ability to picture something in their mind’s eye—is linked to the excitability of
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For 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria, Your Agonizing Pain Is Their Pleasure
Bacteria that "eat" your flesh are also hijacking your pain receptors for their own benefit. The microbe Streptococcus pyogenes causes
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