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New research confirms that neurons form in the adult brain: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers from Sweden have discovered that the human brain continues to grow new cells in the memory region--called the hippocampus--even into old age.
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Thalamus regulates adult brain plasticity: Study
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Scientists discovered that the thalamus, which acts as a relay station for incoming sensory and motor information, plays an unexpected role in this process. The cortex is commonly regarded to have a significant part in the adult brain's ability to adapt.
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Adult brain's plasticity is controlled by thalamus: Study
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A recent study revealed that the thalamus, which serves as a relay station for incoming sensory and motor information, really plays a surprising function in this process.
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Study reveals how neural stem cells potentially be reactivated to form new
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Neural stem cells that are quiescent or latent in some parts of the adult brain may one day become active and create new neurons. Yet, nothing is currently known about the change from quiescence to proliferation.
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Study reveals adult brain contains millions of silent synapses
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The adult brain contains millions of "silent synapses," which are immature connections between neurons that remain inactive until they are recruited to help form new memories, according to MIT neuroscientists.
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Researchers discover a dependency of glioblastoma on biotin distribution
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Glioblastoma is the most lethal and malignant adult brain cancer that may arise from the neuroglial stem or progenitor cells. Certain gene mutations or those with a known history of other cancers and radiation therapy may predispose patients to develop brain cancer. Tumour relapse is invaria
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Silent synapses are abundant in the adult brain: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Neuroscientists discovered that the adult brain contains millions of 'silent synapses' immature connections between neurons that remain inactive until they're recruited to help form new memories.
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Adult brain may partially recover from genetic blindness: Study
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
California [US], October 15 (ANI): A new understanding of how some visually impaired people may come to see provides a new perspective on the brain's potential. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine School of Biological Sciences and the School of Medicine collaborated to unco
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Study discovers how adult brain has the capacity to partially recover from
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
California [US], October 10 (ANI): A new understanding of how some visually handicapped individuals might begin to see gives a fresh perspective on the brain's capabilities. A partnership between researchers at the University of California, Irvine School of Biological Sciences and the School
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Adult brain has power to regain vision: Research
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): A new insight into how some visually impaired adults can begin to see offers a fresh perspective on the brain's capabilities. According to new research, the adult brain has the potential to recover partially from inherited blindness.
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Adult brain has ability to recover vision: New research
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 7 (ANI): A discovery about how some visually impaired adults could start to see offers a new vision of the brain's possibilities. The adult brain has the potential to partially recover from inherited blindness, according to new research.
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Study: Brain of cosmonauts adapts to long-term space missions by getting '
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Paris [France], February 26 (ANI): Previous studies have shown that spaceflight has the potential to alter both the shape and function of an adult brain. A recent study has made new discoveries regarding the same.
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