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Neuro Cartilla: Organoides Cerebrales

Caitlin Aamodt , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Artículo original: Neuro Primer: Cerebral Organoids, Caitlin Aamodt Traducido por Sebastián Martínez.  ~~~ Esto podría sonar como algo que el Dr. Frankenstein envidiaría, pero ahora los científicos pueden crear organoides… Read more
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Sex Differences in the Neural Control of Thermogenesis: An Interview with Dr. Stephanie Correa

Arielle Hogan , , , , , ,
Understanding the complexity of the human mind and body is a feat that some would say is impossible. While the scientific community forges on despite the immense expanse of the… Read more
Aging Did You Know? Learning and Memory Movement Neuro News 

Bite-size Science: Epigenetics help protect the aging brain

Kayleen Schreiber , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Epigenetics change which genes are active and which are inactive. Research over the past few years has shown that these changes are important for protecting the brain from neurodegeneration and… Read more
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Smooth Move: How GABAergic Interneurons Regulate Skilled Motor Behavior

Jillian L. Shaw , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
In early 2014, the American free-solo rock climber Alex Honnold climbed 2,500 feet of limestone without ropes.  The demanding route called El Sendero Luminoso in El Potrero Chico, Mexico required… Read more
Neuro News Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders 

Decoding the Brain’s “Low Fuel” Signal

Anita , , , , , , , , , , ,
The human body is an efficient model to explore the popular theory of supply and demand.  When you physically exert yourself, your bioenergetic “supply” is down, so you feel hungrier… Read more
Resolving New Memories: Adult Neurogenesis by Knowing Neurons
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Resolving New Memories: Adult Neurogenesis

Ryan Jones , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
When I was young, my family lived in an old farmhouse.  It was cozy and had a lot of character but, at over 150 years old, it showed its age.  … Read more
Neuro News Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Neuroscience Technologies 

Chromosome Silencing: Turning Off Genes in Down Syndrome

Jillian L. Shaw , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Close your eyes and try to imagine medical treatment in the future.  I envision sophisticated robots wielding lasers that precisely eliminate deadly tumors.  I predict that insight from genome wide… Read more
A World Without Pain Knowing Neurons Jillian Shaw Ouch
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A World Without Pain

Jillian L. Shaw , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
In Northern Pakistan, a ten-year old street performer awed and horrified crowds with his ability to place knives through his arms and walk across burning coals all seemingly without pain.  … Read more
Neuro News Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Sleep 

From Turkey Comas To New Disease Treatments

Kate Fehlhaber , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Neurodegenerative disorders, like Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s disease, are devastating.  As you can imagine, witnessing the slow and progressive loss of a loved one’s mental and emotional states is an extremely… Read more
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Not just skin deep: Neurons detect pleasurable touch

Anita , , , , , , , , , ,
What separates us from our physical environment is our skin. From the minute we wake up, we use our somatosensation to start our tangible interaction with the world. Is the… Read more
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