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Lina Portman3 weeks ago
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Identification of a new target for the treatment of spinal cord injuries

Summary: Researchers have discovered a drug target that could prevent autonomic dysfunction after spinal cord injury. Research has found that…
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Lina Portman3 weeks ago
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Waist pain: identification of a protein associated with pain sensitivity

Summary: The Kif2a protein acts as a “gardener” for sensory neurons, regulating the growth of their axons. This pruning process…
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Lina Portman4 weeks ago
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Photo filters related to muscle dysmorphia in young people

Summary: Researchers have discovered a strong link between the use of photo filters on social media and increased symptoms of…
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Lina Portman4 weeks ago
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Key protein essential for smell and survival identified

Summary: The Orco protein is crucial for the survival of olfactory neurons in ants. Mutation of the orco gene in…
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Lina Portman4 weeks ago
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Identifying key brain circuits for learning from negative experiences

Summary: Researchers have identified brain regions and neuron types crucial for learning from negative experiences. They discovered that inhibitory neurons…
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Lina PortmanJune 4, 2024
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Identification of key brain regions of social gaze

Summary: Researchers have discovered two brain regions crucial for social gaze in primates. Stimulation of the orbitofrontal cortex increased eye…
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Lina PortmanMay 31, 2024
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How sleep and social media shape adolescent brain function

Summary: A new study links shorter sleep duration in adolescents to increased social media use, implicating brain regions crucial for…
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Lina PortmanMay 28, 2024
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Brain region governing helping behavior identified

Summary: A new study has found that the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) is crucial for prosocial behaviors. Researchers studied patients…
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