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Electrophysiology – News and Features

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Lucid Dreams Show Unique Brain Patterns

A study reveals unique brain activity during lucid dreaming. Using EEG data, the research identifies reduced beta-band power and increased gamma-band activity in specific brain regions.
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"Cellular Bridges" Help Repair Spinal Cord After Injury

Tiny cells inside small blood vessels called pericytes can be forced to change shape and create "cellular bridges" that support axon regeneration after spinal cord injury.
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Key Enzyme Links Inflammation to Memory Loss in Alzheimer's

Researchers have identified that SIRT2, an enzyme involved in neurotransmitter production, plays a key role in memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.
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Epigenetic Mechanism Drives Cocaine Relapse Risk

A study reveals that the HDAC5 enzyme regulates the gene Scn4b, which affects neuronal activity in the brain's reward regions. This regulation helps form long-lasting drug memories and contributes to relapse in cocaine use disorder.
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Is Heart Risk a Concern for ADHD Medication Users?

A large study of ADHD medications reveals small increases in blood pressure and heart rate. Despite concerns, these changes are generally not clinically significant. The findings suggest that cardiovascular monitoring is still important.
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Newly Generated Neurons May Repair Damage in Huntington's Disease

The adult brain can generate new neurons that integrate into key motor circuits, helping to repair damaged neural networks in Huntington's disease.
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Researchers Uncover Novel Immune Mechanism in Wheat Crops To Combat Pathogens

The researchers say their finding expands the understanding of tandem kinase proteins functionality.
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AI Helps To Calculate the Heart's Biological Age

Researchers have used AI to calculate the biological age of the heart from ECG data.
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Brain Energy Sensors Control Sleep-Wake Cycles

Researchers discovered that ATP-sensitive potassium (KATP) channels in the brain play a pivotal role in sleep regulation. These energy sensors help maintain sleep-wake cycles and smooth transitions between them.
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The Promise and Challenges of Brain–Computer Interfaces

Explore the evolution of brain–computer interface (BCI) technology, including its fundamental limitations and future prospects.
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