Month: November 2013
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Monocytes to the rescue
Researchers show that these immune cells attack one of the main manifestations of Alzheimer’s disease An article published in the journal Cell Reports by researchers from Université Laval reveals the […]
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Disturbing the fetal brain during pregnancy impacts neural stem cell growth of offspring into adulthood
It is well known that there are events that happen in utero that can impact the child’s health as an adult. Changes in the maternal environment can have lasting effects […]
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Scientists reduce behaviours associated with problem gambling in rats
With the help of a rat casino, University of British Columbia brain researchers have successfully reduced behaviours in rats that are commonly associated with compulsive gambling in humans. The study, […]