Neuroscience

Biology

The cockatoo that just wants to have fun

The bird's rhythmic behavior can provide insights into how this parrot species' brain functions

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Neurology

A new form of dementia

Confused with Alzheimer’s, LATE appears with greater frequency in octogenarians

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Neuroscience

Partially revived brains

Researchers partially revived the brains of pigs four hours after the animals were slaughtered for human consumption

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Medicine

Scaffolds aid neuron regeneration

Neuroscientists and nanoengineering experts have developed 3D-printable scaffolds compatible with living tissue that in the future could be used to treat spinal cord injuries

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Interview

David Cox : The power to transform the world

American neuroscientist says health and cybersecurity are just some of the areas that stand to benefit from advances in artificial intelligence

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EDUCATION

Science and video games

Researchers discover new uses for computer games

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Neuroscience

Pain neurons grown in a laboratory

Brazilian researchers have developed human sensory neurons in a laboratory for the first time

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NEUROLOGY

Signs of Epilepsy

International study of brain scans suggests a link between the disease and cerebral atrophy

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Neuroscience

Hunting circuits

Two neural pathways that originate in the brain’s amygdala control the aggressive behavior of predators

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Cover

The mechanisms of aging

Studies of living cells and organisms identify genetic and molecular phenomena associated with physical and mental decline

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Health

Another possible cause of autism

Inflammation reduces connections in neurons generated in the lab using cells from the teeth of children with the neurological disorder

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ECNP Preclinical Network Data

An award for studies with negative results

An award for studies with negative results

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Medicine

Autism – another possible cause

Inflammation reduces neuron conections of children with the disorder

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Pharmacology

A key to unlock the brain

Carbon-based nanomaterial may help medication reach the central nervous system

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Neuroscience

Poor sleep can eat away at your brain

Poor sleep can eat away at your brain

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Neuroscience

A changing sense of smell

The sense of smell changes in response to a lifetime of environmental stimuli

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Roberto Lent

Roberto Lent: An expert in connections

UFRJ neuroscientist suggests new ways to use science to improve education

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Cytology

The hanging gardens of cells

Cultures in 3D environments reveal unknown structures

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Cover

The mechanisms of aging

Studies identify phenomena associated with physical and mental decline

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Evolution

A silent call

Brachycephalus froglets, from the Atlantic Forest, don't hear their own calls

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Neuroscience

The hunting circuits

Pathways in the amygdala control the aggressive behavior of predators

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Virology

Microcephaly in vitro

Zika virus replicates inside neural stem cells, disrupting brain development

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Music

The prevalence of perfect pitch

Perfect pitch can be developed

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Neuroscience

Human companionship and fear of thunder in dogs

Research investigates whether human companionship reduces stress in dogs

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NEUROSCIENCE

Constant song

Neural mechanisms explain the vocal stability of songbirds

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BiasWatchNeuro

Invisible women

Initiative to combat a gender bias observed at scientific conferences

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Cytology

Suspended cell gardens

3D cell cultures help further understanding on organs and tissues

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Neuroscience

Diversity in neuronal DNA

"Jumping genes" can cause deletions of stretches of the genome

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Neurology

Deaths shrouded in mystery

Groups work to identify causes behind sudden death in people with epilepsy

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obesity

Excess weight and the brain

Excess weight can alter some brain structures

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