LearningRx1 brain | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 26

New technology regenerates functional neurons

Jan 6, 2014 by

Scientists have developed a technology to regenerate functional neurons after brain injury and Alzheimer’s. Using glial cells, scientists have regenerated healthy, functional neurons. This technology could eventually help people with TBIs, stroke, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131219130740.htm...

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Those with high motor excitability have better working memory...

Jan 3, 2014 by

People with a high motor excitability have better working memory than their peers with low excitability. Using transcranial magnetic stimulation, researchers found that people with high motor excitability have increased working memory. Interesting to note: working memory deficits are...

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Brain still injured after concussion symptoms fade

Dec 28, 2013 by

Research published in the Nov. 20, 2013 issue of “Neurology” found that even when symptoms from a concussion have dissipated, brain scans show abnormalities....

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Alzheimer’s risk for older adults is declining

Dec 19, 2013 by

With Alzheimer’s in the news so often, it’s hard to believe that we’re less likely to experience Alzheimer’s and dementia than we were 20 years ago. In addition, it appears that those who do, may be developing it later...

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Neuroscientists discover geotagging of memories with spatial info...

Dec 18, 2013 by

Neuroscientists from the University of Pennsylvania have figured out how brain cells “geotag” spatial info for certain memories. This may be why remembering an experience brings up other events that happened in the same location....

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Brains think alike while playing video games

Dec 16, 2013 by

A study of people playing video games – sometimes against each other, other times paired up to play against the computer – showed that the players’ emotions and brainwaves were similar at similar times. In addition, the more competitive...

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