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Scientists establish first map of the sea lion brain
Rio is a California sea lion who can solve IQ tests that many people have trouble passing. In fact, she is so smart that scientists at the Long Marine Lab at the University of California, Santa Cruz designed a series of tests that prove she is the first animal besides humans that can use basic logic (If A=B and B=C then A=C).
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Researchers more accurately define role of dopamine neurons in movement
Princeton University researchers have found that dopamine has a direct role—beyond learning and motivation among many other functions—in representing or encoding movement. The finding could help researchers better understand dopamine's role in movement-related disorders such as Parkinson's disease.
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Nurturing during preschool years boosts child’s brain growth
Mothers' support linked to robust growth of brain area involved in learning, memory, stress response.
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Brain signals between seizures may explain memory problems in patients with epilepsy
Study suggests how future devices might prevent cognitive deficits.
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Scientists find genetic overlap between happiness and depression
For the first time in history, researchers have isolated the parts of the human genome that could explain the differences in how humans experience happiness. These are the findings of a large-scale international study in over 298,000 people, conducted by Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam professors Meike Bartels and Philipp Koellinger.
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Gut feeling: Research examines link between stomach bacteria, PTSD
Could bacteria in your gut be used to cure or prevent neurological conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety or even depression? Two researchers sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) think that's a strong possibility.
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Sophisticated 'mini-brains' add to evidence of Zika's toll on fetal cortex
Novel tool expected to speed research on brain and drug development.
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Gateway to the brain: Harnessing nature's transport system
Scientists harness nature's transport system to the brain.
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Fructose alters hundreds of brain genes, which can lead to a wide range of diseases
Scientists report that diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can reverse the damage.
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