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Same neural networks in brain process familiar and newly learnt words

Washington, August 29 (ANI): A series of experiments conducted as part of the Academy of Finland’s Neuroscience Research Programme (NEURO) have shown that the brain uses the same neural networks to process both familiar and newly learnt words.

In one experiment, participants learnt the name and/or purpose of 150 ancient tools. They had never heard those [...]

Growth factor that keeps brain development on track identified

Washington, July 16 (ANI): Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have found that a growth factor called Fgf10 helps keep the brain’s development on track.

The researchers say that just like a conductor cues musicians in an orchestra, this growth factor lets brain stem cells know that the [...]

Oz scientists looking for `alcohol virgins’ for binge drinking study

Sydney, March 29 (ANI): Researchers in Sydney are struggling to find volunteers for a study to determine the effect of binge drinking on the teenage brain, and also to find whether alcohol affects its development.

Professor Lindy Rae, who is leading a team at the Prince of Wales Medical Research Unit at Randwick, says that [...]

Meet the Chinese girl who’s been laughing non-stop for 12 years!

London, Jan 16 (ANI): A Chinese couple are desperately seeking a cure for their daughter who has been laughing non-stop for 12 years.
The Chinese teenager cannot even talk – but has to communicate with different types of giggle.
The mother, Yang Longying, says it started when Xu Pinghui had a fever when she was just eight [...]

Hormone replacement therapy ’shrinks’ brain

Washington, Jan 13 (ANI): Hormone replacement therapy may lead to brain shrinkage in postmenopausal women, say researchers.
The study showed that volumes of brain lesions were not significantly increased among women prescribed hormone therapy, but that the total olumes of brain tissue in regions critical to memory were slightly smaller.
The research team found that women who [...]