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Psychedelics may rewire the brain to treat PTSD. Scientists are finally beginning to understand how.New research shows MDMA and psilocybin may restore neural flexibility in people with PTSD, thereby helping the brain unlearn fear and relearn safety.
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'Pain sponge' derived from stem cells could soak up pain signals before they reach the brainScientists are developing a "sponge" that can soak up pain signals in the body before they reach the brain, potentially offering an alternative to painkillers.
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'Zombie' cells may drive common form of epilepsyScientists are unraveling the role of senescent cells in a common form of epilepsy, and it could point to new treatments.
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A man's sudden seizures were set off by sudokuIn the weeks following a ski accident, a German man experienced seizures when he completed sudoku puzzles.
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'Mitochondrial transfer' into nerves could relieve chronic pain, early study hintsA new study reveals that nerve cells receive periodic infusions of mitochondria from neighboring cells — and this may point to a new way of treating nerve pain.
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Neuroscience word search — Find all the parts of the brainHow well do you know that organ between your ears? Test your recognition of neuroscience terms with this word search.
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Tiny implant 'speaks' to the brain with LED lightBy directly communicating with the brain, a new wireless device could someday help restore lost senses or manage pain without medications, its developers say.
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Brain scans reveal 'dial' that helps keep us from getting lostA brain-scan study reveals key components of the brain's navigation system, which may help us better understand early symptoms of dementia.
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Injecting anesthetic into a 'lazy eye' may correct it, early study suggestsTemporarily shutting down a "lazy eye" triggers a burst of neuronal activity that reverses the condition in animal experiments, a study shows.
