Brain
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Obesity sends immune cells to the brain
Obesity causes peripheral immune cells to move to the brain, where they may contribute to inflammation and the pathophysiology of obesity. Read MoreFeb 12, 2014
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Even in the dark, brain “sees” its own body’s movement
With the help of computerized eye trackers, new research finds that at least 50 percent of people can see the movement of their own hand even in the absence of all light. Read MoreOct 30, 2013
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VUCast: A wireless capsule and hallucinating without drugs
See how a wireless capsule could help during minimally invasive surgeries Why magnesium and vitamin D are a match made in heaven And do you really see the S in the USA network logo? Watch this QuickVU roundup of research stories. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreOct 30, 2013
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Finding the place where the brain creates illusory shapes and surfaces
Neuroscientists have identified the location in the brain's visual cortex responsible for generating a common perceptual illusion: seeing shapes and surfaces that don't really exist when viewing a fragmented background. Read MoreSep 30, 2013
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Validating maps of the brain’s resting state
A team of Vanderbilt researchers has provided important validation of maps of the brain at rest that may offer insights into changes in the brain that occur in neurological and psychiatric diseases. Read MoreJun 19, 2013
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Discovery Lecture explores brain’s sensitivity to insulin
Diabetes has a big impact on the brain. Read MoreFeb 28, 2013
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Vanderbilt neuroscientist honored by National Academy of Sciences
Kenneth Catania, Stevenson Professor of Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University, is one of 18 scientists who have been honored by the National Academy of Sciences for their outstanding scientific achievements in a wide range of fields spanning the physical, biological and social sciences. Read MoreJan 17, 2013
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Low prenatal alcohol’s brain impact
Even relatively low levels of in utero alcohol exposure impact fetal brain development, and the effects last into adulthood, study finds. Read MoreDec 21, 2012
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Auto experts recognize cars like most people recognize faces
The most detailed brain mapping study to date has found that the area of the brain that recognizes faces is also used to identify objects of expertise. Read MoreOct 1, 2012
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Sex matters: Guys recognize cars and women recognize birds best
Women are better than men at recognizing living things and men are better than women at recognizing vehicles: That is the unanticipated result of an analysis of data from a series of visual recognition tasks collected by Vanderbilt psychologists. Read MoreSep 17, 2012
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Concussion testing for young athletes
The Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center is now offering pre-concussion baseline testing to all community recreational athletes, in advance of many high-impact seasonal sports resuming this fall. Read MoreJul 30, 2012
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VUCast: Concussion Check
This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: Playing hard can lead to concussions. See a new way to keep your brain safety in check! Meet Vanderbilt’s new sports authority Commodores on the cat walk [vucastblurb]… Read MoreJul 27, 2012
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Insights for neuroscience drug discovery
When discovering drugs for brain disorders, it’s important to test the candidates in multiple ways to avoid advancing those with restricted physiological effects. Read MoreJul 17, 2012
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Receptor’s role in nutrition brain circuitry
New findings point to brain circuitry that communicates about the body’s nutritional status and regulates how nutrients are mobilized. Read MoreJul 3, 2012
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Probing the roots of depression by tracking serotonin regulation at a new level
An interdisciplinary team of scientists have successfully tagged a protein that regulates the neurotransmitter serotonin with tiny fluorescent beads, allowing them to track the movements of individual molecules for the first time. This capability makes it possible to study the manner in which serotonin regulates mood, appetite and sleep at a new level of detail. Read MoreJun 27, 2012
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Psychologist wins Vision Sciences Society award
Assistant Professor of Psychology Geoffrey Woodman has received the 2012 young investigator award from the Vision Sciences Society. Read MoreJun 21, 2012
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New clue to ADHD
A rare genetic change adds support to the idea that altered dopamine signaling is a key risk factor for ADHD. Read MoreMay 15, 2012
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Perfect timing for sensory processing
Identification of brain regions involved in processing sights and sounds may offer insights into disorders like autism and dyslexia. Read MoreMay 11, 2012
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Vision study changes how we see the brain
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that the pulvinar, a mysterious structure buried in the center of our brains, determines how we see the world — and whether we see at all. Read MoreMay 10, 2012
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Probing epilepsy’s molecular sparks
Understanding how mutations in neuronal receptors contribute to epilepsy could lead to improved therapies. Read MoreMay 10, 2012