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A Shocking Idea: Nerves Might Run on Sound, Not Electricity
"...you might be surprised to learn that no one knows exactly how anesthetics stop nerves from carrying pain signals. That's why two scientists believe that we really don’t know how nerves work aEncyclopedia of Neuroscience (Hardcover)
Encyclopedia of NeuroscienceResearch deciphers 'déjà-vu' brain mechanics
"...they have identified for the first time a neuronal mechanism that helps us rapidly distinguish similar, yet distinct, places. The discovery helps explain the sensation of déjà vu." IntriGet ready for 24-hour living
"Modafinil is just the first of a wave of new lifestyle drugs that promise to do for sleep what the contraceptive pill did for sex - unshackle it from nature." Hell yes - I'll buy all you caAnorexia risk 'could be predicted'
Study suggests that subtle differences in brain development in womb can increase vulnerabilityChicago Neurologists look at Mutiple Sclerosis
There are different theories that surround the causes of MS. There are four factors that may contribute to Immunologic, environmental, infectious and genetic.Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Explained
Chicago neurologists take a look at OCD, explain some of the symptoms and how to treat them. There are still many unknowns about the disorder and further research will hopefully explain more.Chicago Neurology Outlines Important Facts about Swine Flu
This article outlines some of the most important issues and questions surrounding the recent outbreak of swine flu. How to protect yourself, and your family from catching the flu virus this spring.Chicago Neurologists Discuss Anxiety Disorder, Trichotillomania
Tricholtillomania, one of the most negatively perceived and embarrassing anxiety disorder; that involves impulse control with the pulling out of body hair, mostly on the face and head is discussed.Laser Retinal
Retinal laser surgery is performed as a way of treatment to retinal diseases or eye disorders. It is commonly performed in our office where you must feel comfortable.Neurology tips on Recovering from a stroke
Chicago Neurologists advise that it is important to pursue occupational therapy when recovering from a stroke because it provides the brain with the largest possibility of developmentNeuroscientists discover Da Vinci's secret: Is the Mona Lisa smiling or not?
in October’s New Scientist, neuroscientists have solved the mystery as to why some people see Mona Lisa’s smile and some don’t.Neuroscience Discusses Sleepwalking
Regardless the actions of the sleepwalkers take part in during sleepwalking episodes it is unlikely that they’ll remember ever having done it. Chicago neurologists discuss these issues.Brain-Computer Interface and the Wireless Neurosociety
Future developments in brain computer interfacesWhat is Free Will?
Does anyone know exactly what free will is? Is there even such a thing as free will?Genetic Link between Insomnia and Anxiety
Anxiety disorder and depression combined affect a third of the United States population as they are some the most common diagnosed neurological disorders.Reprogram Your Mind With The Neuroscience Of Success
While the internet is filled with a plethora of tremendous opportunities, it is a bit ridiculous how many people end up failing at the end of the day. There are numerous reasons the failure rateTreat the Whole Family to Cure an Anxiety Disorder
Data shows that the children of parents diagnosed with an anxiety disorder are up to 7 times more likely to develop an anxiety disorder themselves.Can culture dictate the way we see?
"Researchers found that the brains of older East Asian people respond less strongly to changes in the foreground of images than those of their Western counterparts."How doth human language evolve? / Big Questions Wiki
thoughts on how we as humans may have evolved with languageScientists Find Memory Molecule
"[R]esearchers describe erasing memory from the brain by targeting a molecular mechanism that controls memory. Finding may be applied to chronic pain, memory loss, and other conditions."Scientists say nerves use sound, not electricity
"The common view that nerves transmit impulses through electricity is wrong and they really transmit sound, according to a team of Danish scientists..." Via Slashdot.human language evolution
39 page pdf article on how humans have evolved with language