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Brain activity intensity drives need for sleep
The intensity of brain activity during the day, notwithstanding how
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‘Clamp’ regulates message transfer between mammal neurons
A fundamental question in nerve biology brings to mind a
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New drug may protect against memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease: The drug is now in Phase 2 clinical trials in patients with Alzheimer’s and Fragile X syndrome
A new drug discovered through a research collaboration between the
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Human perception of colors does not rely entirely on language
After patient RDS (identified only by his initials for privacy)
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Study furthers radically new view of gene control: Along the genome, proteins form liquid-like droplets that appear to boost the expression of particular genes
In recent years, MIT scientists have developed a new model
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How side hit to the head could damage brain, lead to concussion: While probing the origins of concussion, researchers identify which regions of the brain are more vulnerable to damage
Play contact sports for any length of time and at
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Vagus nerve stimulation study shows significant reduction in rheumatoid arthritis symptoms: Initial pilot data support the use of new neurostimulation treatment in a larger study in patients who have failed current standard of care
The results of a pilot study presented today at the
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Fight or Flight: The Sympathetic Nervous System
When facing down a ferocious lion, an oncoming car or
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New study advances treatment options for PTSD
Dr. Stephen Maren, University Distinguished Professor in the Department of
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