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Bird Neurons Use Three Times Less Glucose Than Mammalian Neurons
Birds have impressive cognitive abilities and show a high level of intelligence. Compared to mammals of about the same size, the brains of birds also contain many more neurons. Now a new study helps to explain how birds can afford to maintain more brain cells: their neurons get by on less fuel in the form of glucose.
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How "Super-Recognizers" Identify Faces Faster Than Everyone Else
In a new paper, psychologists show that super-recognizers – who make up about 2 per cent of society – look at faces just like all of us, but do it faster and more accurately.
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Neuron Discovery Could Explain Why Remembering Faces Gets Harder as We Age
Researchers have identified the mechanism in neurons that causes older individuals to forget the faces of people they've spoken to, providing a target for therapies against memory loss.
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Food Insecurity Leads to Lasting Brain Changes in Mice
A new study simulated the effects of food insecurity in juvenile mice and found lasting changes later in life.
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First Aroma Analysis Reveals Appeal of Appalachian Black Truffle
For the first time, researchers have performed a full aroma characterization of the Appalachian truffle to discover the origins of its unique flavor and scent.
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Autism Screening Tools Excluding Women, Study Finds
According to a study, a screening test commonly used to determine eligibility for studies of autism consistently winnows out a much higher percentage of women than men.
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Stimulating the Vagus Nerve Strengthens the Gut-Brain Axis
For the first time, researchers have shown that non-invasive stimulation of the vagus nerve at the ear can strengthen the communication between the stomach and the brain within minutes.
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How Diamonds Will Let Us Peer Deeper Into the Brain
A diamond sensor could be used in conjunction with voltage imaging to enable researchers to see electrical activity in the brain in real-time, as shown by scientists at the University of Melbourne.
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Gene Therapy for Rare Ciliopathy Developed
Researchers have developed a gene therapy that rescues cilia defects to treat a rare disease that causes blindness in early childhood.
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Could Flu Vaccines Protect Against Stroke?
A new study has identified an association between influenza vaccine and a reduced risk of stroke. The research is published in the journal Neurology.
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