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Brain Stimulation: was first developed as a treatment for Parkinson's disease to reduce tremor, stiffness, walking problems and uncontrollable movements. In brain stimulation, a pair of electrodes is implanted in the brain and controlled by a generator that is implanted in the chest.
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APR 10, 2019Health & Medicine
In a study published in February in the journal, Nature researchers report more evidence that microbial diversity ...Written By: Amanda MikyskaFEB 26, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Neurons usually communicate through synapses. But now scientists have found a new way for signals to move in the brain.Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 25, 2019Neuroscience
In the largest planned study to examine the effects of a new Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is underway. It will involve 4 ...Written By: Amy LoriauxFEB 14, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Cigarette smokers become addicted to nicotine, a highly addictive substance that is absorbed through the skin, mouth, an ...Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 12, 2019Cardiology
Research has shown that stress is not good for the heart. To combat stress, some people participate in meditation practi ...Written By: Abbie ArceJAN 29, 2019Neuroscience
In an expansive review of the literature, Dr. Nancy Kanwisher, Ph.D. and colleagues from Harvard University describ ...Written By: Amy LoriauxJAN 25, 2019Cardiology
Reports of concussions, a type of traumatic brain injury, in youth sports are on the rise. These injuries are most preva ...Written By: Abbie ArceJAN 24, 2019Cannabis Sciences
We have discussed in this newsletter about how marijuana, in some people, can cause psychosis. This usually occurs with ...Written By: Amy LoriauxJAN 23, 2019Health & Medicine
Reports of concussions, a type of traumatic brain injury, in youth sports are on the rise. These injuries are most commo ...Written By: Abbie ArceJAN 21, 2019Cardiology
Social isolation, defined as a lack of meaningful contact with others, is a risk factor for poor health and a higher dea ...Written By: Abbie ArceJAN 19, 2019Cardiology
The Department of Health and Human Services has released new guidelines on physical activity. Try to hold back that burs ...Written By: Abbie ArceJAN 14, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Scientists will be able to get a better look at cells in the brain after three-photon microscopy was improved.Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 12, 2019Drug Discovery & Development
In a study published by Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, one of the main class of prescription sleeping pills was f ...Written By: Nouran AminJAN 08, 2019Health & Medicine
Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, developed a device named "WAND," that simultaneously monitors the l ...Written By: Aswini KannegantiJAN 05, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Using a roundworm model, researchers have found a collection of genes that change how male and female brains develop.Written By: Carmen LeitchDEC 18, 2018Technology
Obesity is considered a rising epidemic affecting more than 700 million adults and children. Measures to control obesity ...Written By: Nouran AminDEC 17, 2018Health & Medicine
In laboratory testing, the devices helped rats shed almost 40 percent of their body weight. Results of the study were pu ...Written By: Aswini KannegantiDEC 10, 2018Neuroscience
Dopamine in the brain is an important neurotransmitter that is often attributed to pleasure chemical. But that's not all ...Written By: Aswini KannegantiDEC 03, 2018Neuroscience
Brain stentrode, a brain interfacing electrode that is implanted within a blood vesselWritten By: Aswini KannegantiNOV 30, 2018Immunology
The medical benefits of aspirin have been known since ancient times. Hippocrates, c. 400 BC, prescribed the salicylate-r ...Written By: Aleishia Harris-ArnoldNOV 27, 2018Cell & Molecular Biology
Most of us spend a lot of time looking at some type of screen, whether it's a laptop, a phone, or another device.Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 26, 2018Health & Medicine
Anyone who has experienced severe, chronic pain knows the long process it takes to get a correct diagnosis. Many people ...Written By: Dena ArutaNOV 26, 2018Neuroscience
Extinction; presenting fear in a neutral setting where the negative consequences are negated is one of the successful fe ...Written By: Aswini KannegantiNOV 18, 2018Neuroscience
Feeling full or satiation is conveyed to the brain by the gut hormones via the enteric neuronal afferents and the endocr ...Written By: Aswini Kanneganti
APR 10, 2019
Health & Medicine
In a study published in February in the journal, Nature researchers report more evidence that microbial diversity
...
Written By:
Amanda Mikyska
FEB 26, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Neurons usually communicate through synapses. But now scientists have found a new way for signals to move in the brain.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 25, 2019
Neuroscience
In the largest planned study to examine the effects of a new Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is underway. It will involve 4
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux
FEB 14, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Cigarette smokers become addicted to nicotine, a highly addictive substance that is absorbed through the skin, mouth, an
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 12, 2019
Cardiology
Research has shown that stress is not good for the heart. To combat stress, some people participate in meditation practi
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
JAN 29, 2019
Neuroscience
In an expansive review of the literature, Dr. Nancy Kanwisher, Ph.D. and colleagues from Harvard University describ
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux
JAN 25, 2019
Cardiology
Reports of concussions, a type of traumatic brain injury, in youth sports are on the rise. These injuries are most preva
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
JAN 24, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
We have discussed in this newsletter about how marijuana, in some people, can cause psychosis. This usually occurs with
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux
JAN 23, 2019
Health & Medicine
Reports of concussions, a type of traumatic brain injury, in youth sports are on the rise. These injuries are most commo
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
JAN 21, 2019
Cardiology
Social isolation, defined as a lack of meaningful contact with others, is a risk factor for poor health and a higher dea
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
JAN 19, 2019
Cardiology
The Department of Health and Human Services has released new guidelines on physical activity. Try to hold back that burs
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
JAN 14, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Scientists will be able to get a better look at cells in the brain after three-photon microscopy was improved.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 12, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
In a study published by Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, one of the main class of prescription sleeping pills was f
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
JAN 08, 2019
Health & Medicine
Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, developed a device named "WAND," that simultaneously monitors the l
...
Written By:
Aswini Kanneganti
JAN 05, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Using a roundworm model, researchers have found a collection of genes that change how male and female brains develop.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 18, 2018
Technology
Obesity is considered a rising epidemic affecting more than 700 million adults and children. Measures to control obesity
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
DEC 17, 2018
Health & Medicine
In laboratory testing, the devices helped rats shed almost 40 percent of their body weight. Results of the study were pu
...
Written By:
Aswini Kanneganti
DEC 10, 2018
Neuroscience
Dopamine in the brain is an important neurotransmitter that is often attributed to pleasure chemical. But that's not all
...
Written By:
Aswini Kanneganti
DEC 03, 2018
Neuroscience
Brain stentrode, a brain interfacing electrode that is implanted within a blood vessel
Written By:
Aswini Kanneganti
NOV 30, 2018
Immunology
The medical benefits of aspirin have been known since ancient times. Hippocrates, c. 400 BC, prescribed the salicylate-r
...
Written By:
Aleishia Harris-Arnold
NOV 27, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
Most of us spend a lot of time looking at some type of screen, whether it's a laptop, a phone, or another device.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 26, 2018
Health & Medicine
Anyone who has experienced severe, chronic pain knows the long process it takes to get a correct diagnosis. Many people
...
Written By:
Dena Aruta
NOV 26, 2018
Neuroscience
Extinction; presenting fear in a neutral setting where the negative consequences are negated is one of the successful fe
...
Written By:
Aswini Kanneganti
NOV 18, 2018
Neuroscience
Feeling full or satiation is conveyed to the brain by the gut hormones via the enteric neuronal afferents and the endocr
...
Written By:
Aswini Kanneganti