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brain science

Neuroscience

Drug combo preserves cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer's

Published May 16, 2019

Drugs combination reduces brain damage and inflammation, slows the pace of cognitive decline

Brain science

Why MDMA may help treat PTSD

Published April 4, 2019

In mouse study, MDMA is shown to reactivate a learning period for social rewards, allowing test subjects to form positive associations where none existed before

Mind/Brain Institute

How the brain determines location

Published Feb 11, 2019

The brain continually updates its orientation in the world by interpreting internal physical cues and learning external landmarks

Epigenetics

Decoding brain changes that coincide with psychiatric disorders

Published Jan 22, 2019

Scientists discover epigenetic variances in neurons in parts of the brain linked with addictive behavior, schizophrenia, and other neuroses

Alzheimer's disease

Deep brain stimulation not effective for treating early Alzheimer's

Published Oct 19, 2018

As the search for an effective Alzheimer's treatment continues, one strategy shown not to work for those under 65

Brain science

Octopuses on ecstasy just want hugs

Published Sept 21, 2018

Study of brain chemicals suggests evolutionary link between social behaviors of octopuses, humans

Brain science

Gambling monkeys like big bets

Published Sept 20, 2018

Study helps scientists locate area of brain linked to high-risk behavior, a possible step toward improved treatments for destructively risky behaviors in humans