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Genetic malfunction of brain astrocytes triggers migraine: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Migraine is one of the most disabling disorders, affecting one in seven people and causing a tremendous social and economic burden. Several findings suggest that migraine is a disease affecting a large part of the central nervous system and characterized by a global dysfunction in sensory in
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Delhi NCR's first Hamleys Play opens at Worldmark Gurgaon
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 17 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Hamleys - the finest toy shop in the world, and India's leading toy retailer for children is delighted to announce the launch of its highly-anticipated Hamleys Play in Delhi NCR. Bringing the magical experience to Worldmark Gurgaon, it
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Research reveals that too much motivation affects our decision-making
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): In a good or a bad mood, focused or distracted, in dire or no need: our internal states directly influence our perceptions and decision-making.
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Study reveals how the inner ear discerns low-frequency sound
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 25 (ANI): The way in which we experience music and speech differ from what has until now been believed. The results may make it possible to design better cochlear implants.
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Researchers find epigenetic treatment can aid regrowth of sensory, motor n
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 21 (ANI): Currently, there are no effective treatments for spinal cord injury; physical rehabilitation can help patients regain some mobility, but the outcomes are severely limited in severe cases due to the failure of spinal neurons to regenerate naturally after i
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Researchers reveal how visual information travels from retina to midbrain
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 13 (ANI): Neuroscientists have revealed the precise connections between sensory neurons inside the retina and the superior colliculus, a structure in the midbrain. Neuropixels probes are a relatively recent development, representing the next generation of electrode
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Researchers discover new method to create tailored odors and fragrances wi
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], September 6 (ANI): One of the most basic senses of animal species is the sense of smell. It is essential for finding food, recognising attractiveness, and detecting danger. Humans detect odorants using olfactory receptors found in olfactory nerve cells. These odorant sensory
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Scientists eavesdrop on communication between fat and brain
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 1 (ANI): Newly discovered sensory neurons send messages from fat tissue to the brain and could eventually be co-opted to treat obesity or metabolic disease.
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Excessive screen time on devices linked to obesity, psychological problems
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 31 (ANI): Obesity and psychological issues have been linked to excessive screen time. A new study in fruit flies has discovered a new problem: the blue light emitted by these devices may have an effect on our basic biological functions.
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Study reveals Alzheimer's may lead to loss of visual memory
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): According to a new MIT study, Alzheimer's disease impacts at least one form of visual memory by deteriorating a recently discovered circuit that connects the image processing areas of each brain hemisphere.
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Do you know brain gathers threat cues and turns them into fear? Study reve
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): Salk Institute researchers have found that a biochemical pathway that combines potentially dangerous sights, sounds, and odours into a single message: Be afraid. CGRP is a protein that permits neurons in two distinct sections of the brain to combine dangerou
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Study reveals how mosquitoes possess bizarre sense of smell
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): According to a recent study, the unconventional way mosquitoes analyse odours may help explain why they are so good at finding humans to bite.
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