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Deconstructing mental illness through ultradian rhythms Posted: 21 Feb 2015 04:22 PM PST Might living a structured life with regularly established meal times and early bedtimes lead to a better life and perhaps even prevent the onset of mental illness? That's what's suggested by a new study.

Newborn neurons in adult brain may help us adapt to environment Posted: 21 Feb 2015 04:22 PM PST The discovery that the human brain continues to produce new neurons in adulthood challenged a major dogma in the field of neuroscience, but the role of these neurons in behavior and cognition is still not clear. In a review article, researchers synthesize the vast literature on this topic, reviewing environmental factors that influence the birth of new neurons in the adult hippocampus.