Neuroprotection - Protecting the Brain

Developing a safe and effective therapy to protect the brain after a stroke, a process known as neuroprotection, represents a major unsolved challenge for researchers.

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827. Diet and the Brain

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834. Glutamate Damage and Stroke

Glutamate, one of the most abundant chemical messengers can inflict massive damage if it is accidentally spilled into brain tissue in large amounts.

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830. Blood-Brain Interactions

Unlike any other organ, the brain depends on continuous blood flow. If the circulation to a portion of the brain is interrupted, that area will quickly lose its ability to function.

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2085. Lithium: how it might protect the brain

Professor Wayne Drevets discusses ways in which lithium may affect bipolar disorder. It affects multiple neurotransmitter systems and may protect brain structures that are atrophied in bipolar disorder.

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886. Background to Chronic Pain

It is estimated that more than 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. What is it and how is it treated?

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1226. Toxic Stress

Professor Pat Levitt defines toxic stress, a term used by neurobiologists to describe negative experiences that can affect brain development.

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16646. Concept 30: Higher cells incorporate an ancient chromosome.

Mitochondria contain a circular genome molecule, tightly packed with genes.

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810. Stress and Brain Development

Professor Pat Levitt discusses how stress affects the biochemistry of the brain and plays a major role in most cognitive disorders.

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821. Stress and Brain Development

Professor Pat Levitt discusses how stress affects the biochemistry of the brain and plays a major role in most cognitive disorders.

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2217. The amygdala - fear and stress response

Professor Bruce McEwen discusses how the amygdala is involved in processing fear and stress.

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