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Allen Brain Observatory launched

Posted in Science on 14th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

The Allen Institute is known for its comprehensive brain atlases, high-quality data sets revealing where genes are expressed and how cells and connections are arranged.

How to detect early signs of Alzheimers with a simple eye exam before symptoms

Posted in Medicine on 14th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

A new technology that can detect signs of Alzheimers before the symptoms, early enough to give drugs a chance to work.

New immunotherapy combo effectively treats advanced brain cancer in pre-clinical models

Posted in Medicine on 12th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

A combination treatment, which involves a vaccine activating an immune response against brain cancer.

Do-It-Yourself Brain Stimulation Could Result In Altered Brain Functions

Posted in Medicine on 10th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

tDCS brain stimulation is used for cognitive enhancement and to help anxiety or depression. These devices may do more harm than good.

Brain disease leads to new understanding of bacterial behavior

Posted in Science on 9th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

The finding could explain how infectious bacteria make their way to the brain and spinal cord.