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Scientists find functioning amyloid in healthy brain: Study
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 2 (ANI): Scientists conducted experiments on laboratory rats and showed that the FRX1 protein in the brains of young and healthy animals functions in an amyloid form.
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Study finds abnormally low levels of key protein in brains of young men wi
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 22 (ANI): Researchers using cutting-edge imaging technology have shown that the brains of young men with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have low levels of a protein that appears to play a role in inflammation and metabolism.
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People with alcoholic parents have impaired brain transition ability
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 16 (ANI): A recent study has demonstrated that the brains of individuals whose parents suffered from alcohol use issues are unable to switch between active and resting states. This abnormality manifests itself in the affected people regardless of their own drinking
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Adolescent brain networks come 'online' to gear up teenagers for adult lif
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
London [UK], Feb 1 (ANI): Teenagers develop more complex adult social skills once new networks are activated in their brains during adolescence, but this might make them more vulnerable to mental illnesses.
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Squid brains nearly as complex as that of dogs: Study
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Queensland [Australia], Jan 28 (ANI): A new study has brought us a step closer to understanding the unique abilities of a squid's relatively complex and sophisticated brain that allows it to pull-off amazing camouflage tricks.
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Rat model experiment finds opioid dependence brings brain differences
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): In an effort to understand the possible therapeutic methods for humans, who are dealing with opioid addiction, a rat model study found that opioid dependence produced permanent changes in the brains of rats.
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Schizophrenia patients have low levels of SV2A proteins in their brains: S
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 19 (ANI): People with schizophrenia appear to have decreased levels of a specific protein that is an indicator of the density of synaptic nerve endings. The scientists have been able to unveil this phenomenon due to the latest advancements in scanning techniques.
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Researchers find evidence for reduced brain connections in schizophrenia
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 15 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have been able to show, for the first time, lower levels of protein found in the brains of people with schizophrenia due to advances in scanning.
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Study reveals baby and adult brains 'sync up' during play
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 12 (ANI): Researchers have conducted the first study of how baby and adult brains interact during natural play, and they found measurable similarities in their neural activity. The study suggests that you might be 'on the same wavelength,' experiencing similar b
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Adult and baby brains share same wavelength during play, study finds
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C [India], Jan 10 (ANI): A new research study suggests that adult brains are likely to be on the same wavelength, experiencing similar brain activity in the same brain regions as of the babies while playing with them.
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Steps being taken for simplification of GST: Sitharaman assures traders
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 8 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that steps are being taken for simplification of GST and revenue secretary was brainstorming with officers from different parts of the country over ways to simplify the Goods and Services Tax.
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Officials discuss ways to streamline GST system, curb evasion
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 7 (ANI): Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey held a day-long brainstorming session on Tuesday with commissioners of state and central taxes to discuss how the Goods and Service Tax (GST) system can be streamlined for faster refunds, enhanced compliance and discourage
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