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01 Sep 2020

Brain protein linked to seizures, abnormal social behaviours, say researchers

The study was published in the Journal of Neuroscience. The researchers focused on the area of the brain called hippocampus, which plays an important role in learning and social interactions; and synapses, which are specialized contacts between neurons. "We found the changes in the E/I balance are regulated by astrocytes in the developing brain through the ephrin protein," said Iryna Ethell, a professor of biomedical sciences in the UCR School of Medicine who led the mouse study.

14 Apr 2020

Scientists find structural protein for diagnosis, treatment of depression

The research was published in the Journal of Neuroscience.

Ohio State University

20 Apr 2016

Brain's part that recognises facial expressions discovered

One pattern is tuned to detect a furrowed brow, another is tuned to detect the upturn of lips into a smile, and so on.

18 Apr 2016

Post-stroke inflammation can help brain to self-heal

When stroke occurs, the nerve cells in the damaged area of the brain die, causing an inflammation that attracts cells from the immune system.

09 Feb 2016

Study reveals past experiences affect recognition, memory

Some researchers say those regions talk to each other, enabling better recognition of an object.

09 Dec 2015

Momentary deafness can occur due to excessive concentration on visual task

Researchers found that when we are engaged in a visual task, the brain response to sound is significantly reduced.

Anti-cancer drug

04 Oct 2015

Anti-cancer drug may sharpen memory

Researchers have found that a drug used in cancer therapy could also sharpen memory and help those with dementia by rewiring the brain and keeping neurons alive.

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