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Setback in Brain Science

Accepted Model for Brain Signaling Flawed Web address: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/ 130110142125.htm A new study out January 10 in the journal Science turns two decades of understanding about how brain cells communicate on its head. The study demonstrates that the tripartite synapse … Continue reading

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Israeli prize for brain research

From Start-up Nation to ‘Brain Nation’ – with a million-dollar prize A combination of the technologies at which Israel is already expert will allow researchers to learn the secrets of the last, unexplored frontier in the human body By David … Continue reading

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Mathematicians modify Einstein

Mathematicians Offer Unified Theory of Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Altering Einstein Field Equations   Sichuan University professor Tian Ma, left, and IU Department of Mathematics professor Shouhong Wang have developed a unified theory of dark matter and dark energy they … Continue reading

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No Junk in DNA

‘Junk DNA’ Plays Crucial Role In Human Diseases 06 Sep 2012, Medical News Today    A lot more of our genome is biologically active than previously thought – about 80% – an international team involving over 400 scientists revealed yesterday. … Continue reading

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Music training benefits brain

Permanent Address: http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/science-sushi/2012/08/21/even-a-few-years-of-music-training-benefits-the-brain/ Even A Few Years Of Music Training Benefits The Brain By Christie Wilcox | August 21, 2012 Music has a remarkable ability to affect and manipulate how we feel. Simply listening to songs we like stimulates the … Continue reading

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Israeli scientists compete for world prize

Israeli scientists in the running for worldwide award, even if UNESCO still can’t find Israel UNESCO issued a World Science Report that basically ignored Israel’s contributions to science, during a period when Israeli scientists won numerous international awards, including several … Continue reading

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Gene linked to ALS

Tel Aviv scientists discover possible link to ‘Lou Gehrig’s disease’ Researchers: It will be possible to prevent its transmission to future generations. By Dan Even | Jul.18, 2012 |  A joint study by researchers from Tel Aviv’s Sourasky Medical Center … Continue reading

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Aging brain can be creative brain

The aging brain: Why getting older just might be awesome – CNN.com By Amanda Enayati, Special to CNN Tue June 19, 2012 You can seek out new environments that support your insights and creativity, experts say.   (CNN) — Google … Continue reading

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