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Targeting 'Hidden Pocket' For Treatment of Stroke and Seizure
Neuroscience News - 20 Jan 2019 23:31
Study reveals a motif on the 93-series compound fits into a tiny pocket within the NMDA receptor. The findings could lead to new treatment options for stroke and seizures, researchers report.
Evaluating the Effects of Environmental Exposures on Neurological Disorders
Neuroscience News - 20 Jan 2019 23:28
Researchers have identified a number of environmental factors, including the herbicide Linuron, as inflammation activators in neurodegenerative disorders.
Specific Gene Variants May Increase Bipolar Risk
Neuroscience News - 20 Jan 2019 21:53
According to researchers, CPG2 is significantly less abundant in the brains of those with bipolar disorder. The findings could help develop new diagnostics and treatment for bipolar disorder.
The Brain Cells That Make Pain Unpleasant Identified
Neuroscience News - 20 Jan 2019 20:52
Researchers report the sensation and emotional experiences of pain are not the same. A new study reveals neurons in the amygdala responsible for negative emotions associated with chronic pain.
Black Mirror's 'Bandersnatch' Takes Viewers on a Wild Interactive Ride
Singularity Hub - 20 Jan 2019 17:00
When was the last time you watched a movie where you could control the plot? Bandersnatch is the first interactive film in the sci fi anthology series Black Mirror. Written by series creator Charlie Brooker and directed ...