Central amygdala micro-circuits play active role in regulation of fear responses
The brain mechanisms underlying the suppression of fear responses have attracted a lot of attention as they are relevant for
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World Brain Day 2021: An interview with Professor Alan Thompson
Thought LeadersProfessor Alan ThompsonProfessor of Clinical Neurology & NeurorehabilitationUniversity College London (UCL) In commemoration of World Brain Day 2021, News-Medical
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Bleak cyborg future from brain-computer interfaces if were not careful
Surpassing the biological limitations of the brain and using one’s mind to interact with and control external electronic devices may
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Researchers elucidate the mechanisms that facilitate accurate identification of moving images
An international collaboration elucidates the mechanisms that facilitate accurate identification of moving images. The findings have been published in Nature
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Bacteroides-dominant gut microbiome linked with advanced cognition and language skills in infant boys
The University of Alberta-led research followed more than 400 infants from the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) at its Edmonton site.
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Modular network organization critical for persistent neural activity and brain communication
Recall a phone number or directions just recited and your brain will be actively communicating across many regions. It is
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A brain mechanism that automatically links objects in our minds
When people see a toothbrush, a car, a tree—any individual object—their brain automatically associates it with other things it naturally
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Research reveals the role of dopamine in how songbirds learn complex new sounds
Neuroscientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have demonstrated in new research that dopamine plays a key role in how
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Genetic variants in a neuro-associated gene cause neurodevelopmental disorder, finds study
Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered that genetic variants in a neuro-associated gene called SPTBN1 are responsible for causing a neurodevelopmental
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Study uncovers common neural mechanism for cognitive impairment in autism and schizophrenia
Many neurodevelopmental disorders share similar symptoms, such as learning disabilities or attention deficits. A new study from MIT has uncovered
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