Neuroscience

Neurodegenerative diseases 

The brain’s timepiece

Compounds found in blood may indicate degree of brain aging

Photolab

Direction sensors

Direction sensors

Neurological development

On satiation and other pleasures

Cells control hunger and activate the neural reward mechanisms

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Human genetics

The dystrophy center

Group identifies new genes and forms of neuromuscular disease in Brazil

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Neurodegenerative diseases

Gatekeeper to the cells

Cellular prion protein controls the entry of chemical commands into neurons

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Mental diseases

Storms of body and soul

Depression and euphoria may damage cells and accelerate aging

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What is it?

What is it?

Mirror neuron

History of FAPESP XI

A busy brain

Advances in neuroscience were encouraged by the Foundation

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Diagnosis by computer

The languages of psychosis

The differences between the discourse of maniacs and schizophrenics

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Neurodegenerative Diseases

Interrupted communication

Blocking of chemical signal could result in Alzheimer’s disease treatment

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Multiple sensors

Multiple sensors that record neuron activity

Micro-device allows recordings of neuron activity in monkeys

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Numbers under review

Recounting neurons puts ideas about neuroscience in check

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Neuron maker

Compound guides brain cell development

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Jean-Pierre Changeux

Jean-Pierre Changeux: The biology that underlies consciousness

French neuroscientist seeks to understand life and the human mind

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The brain in autism

Changes in temporal cortex may damage social interactions

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The weakness of stem cells

A possible cause of poor results in treating Parkinson’s disease

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Neurophysiology

Unexpected effect

Corticoids activate inflammation mechanisms in some areas of the brain

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Neurology

Expanded short circuit

Electric over stimulation of the brain can affect the heart

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Luiz Eugênio Mello

Luiz Eugênio Mello: Thinking about the future

Head of Vale Technology Institute talks about the R&D projects

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Anatomy

Remarkable little creatures

Monkeys from the Americas use sound to communicate

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Biology

Autism connection

Neurons present chemical dysfunction linked to brain development

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Neurophysiology

The paths of fear

Fear due to different reasons activates different parts of the brain

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Neurology

Trembling under control

Physical exercises emerge as complementary treatments for epilepsy

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Anatomy

The hunger toll

Diet lacking in zinc reduces size and number of neurons in the digestive system

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Health

The colors of the night

Red lights may be healthier than blue ones

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Bedroom findings

Stress and lack of sleep are the chief enemies of a fulfilling sex life

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Neurophysiology

Effects of Aversion

Repulsive situation increases attention and visual perception

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Health

The future in a drop

Blood test allows identification and early treatment of genetic disorder

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Neuropharmacology

The chemistry of memory

Neurotransmitter controls the duration of memories

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Neurology

Less meat, more fish

Diets rich in omega 3 fatty acids may offer protection against epilepsy

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