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A unique brain cell may hold the key to Alzheimerโ€™s disorientation

A unique brain cell may hold the key to Alzheimerโ€™s disorientation A unique brain cell type has been discovered that may hold the key to understanding Alzheimer’s disorientation. The retrosplenial cortex, a brain region linked to spatial orientation, contains specialized neurons that can encode an individual’s sense of direction at all times. These neurons are […]

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Binge drinking brake found in mouse brains, offering future path to treating alcohol abuse โ€“ new research

Binge drinking brake found in mouse brains, offering future path to treating alcohol abuse โ€“ new research Researchers have identified a small cluster of neurons in the medial orbitofrontal cortex that play a key role in suppressing binge drinking behavior. The discovery was made using a genetically modified mouse model that allowed researchers to map […]

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