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
Human genetics
The dystrophy center
Group identifies new genes and forms of neuromuscular disease in Brazil
Neurodegenerative diseases
Gatekeeper to the cells
Cellular prion protein controls the entry of chemical commands into neurons
Mental diseases
Storms of body and soul
Depression and euphoria may damage cells and accelerate aging
What is it?
What is it?
Mirror neuron
History of FAPESP XI
A busy brain
Advances in neuroscience were encouraged by the Foundation
Diagnosis by computer
The languages of psychosis
The differences between the discourse of maniacs and schizophrenics
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Interrupted communication
Blocking of chemical signal could result in Alzheimer’s disease treatment
Multiple sensors
Multiple sensors that record neuron activity
Micro-device allows recordings of neuron activity in monkeys
Jean-Pierre Changeux
Jean-Pierre Changeux: The biology that underlies consciousness
French neuroscientist seeks to understand life and the human mind
Neurophysiology
Unexpected effect
Corticoids activate inflammation mechanisms in some areas of the brain
By Redacción
Luiz Eugênio Mello
Luiz Eugênio Mello: Thinking about the future
Head of Vale Technology Institute talks about the R&D projects
Neurophysiology
The paths of fear
Fear due to different reasons activates different parts of the brain
Neurology
Trembling under control
Physical exercises emerge as complementary treatments for epilepsy
Anatomy
The hunger toll
Diet lacking in zinc reduces size and number of neurons in the digestive system
Health
The future in a drop
Blood test allows identification and early treatment of genetic disorder