Sentences with phrase «on circuit function»

The gene - by - hormone interaction's effect on circuit function was found only with one of two versions of the gene that codes for BDNF (brain - derived neurotrophic factor), a chemical messenger operating in the circuit.

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There was a lot of obfuscation in Facebook's announcement on Tuesday, but the bottom line is that the social - networking behemoth has short - circuited the way that ad blockers function, by removing all the indicators that tell ad - blocking software what is an ad and what isn't.

It is between these two elements that the short circuit exists on which she carries on her principal business, while the ideas and symbols and other institutions form loop - lines which may be perfections and improvements, and may even some day all be united into one harmonious system, but which are not to be regarded as organs with an indispensable function, necessary at all times for religious life to go on.

Three people familiar with the commission's deliberations told Capital that rather than an income - tax cut, which was hinted at by committee co-chair and former governor George Pataki, committee members are instead focusing on some sort of property tax «circuit - breaker,» where individuals would get a break on local levies if their property taxes were adjudged to be too high as a function of their income.

Bio-engineers are working on the development of biological computers with the aim of designing small circuits made from biological material that can be integrated into cells to change their functions.

This observation raises the exciting possibility of identifying different autism sub-groups based on how well this particular neural circuit is functioning.

Using off - the - shelf components on a printed circuit board, the team demonstrated that the prototype can perform basic phone functions — transmitting speech and data and receiving user input via buttons.

Pass it on: Depressed patients may have problems with the function of a brain circuit thought to be involved in feelings of hate.

They then attached strips of gold to both ends of each nanotube, creating a transistor, and linked up to three such devices in various ways to make circuits that would execute simple logical functions: flipping a signal from off to on or vice versa, turning two off signals into an on, storing a unit of information or creating an oscillating signal.

The UCLA Engineering team used multiferroic magnetic materials to reduce the amount of power consumed by «logic devices,» a type of circuit on a computer chip dedicated to performing functions such as calculations.

Together, the work of Grillner and Jessell on spinal circuits has bridged the gap between the developmental organisation of defined neural networks and the behavioural functions they encode.

On the other side of it, understanding how the brain functions as a computing device will help inform our engineering of computers that are inspired by the biology of brain - circuit architecture.

Caroni's group focuses on the specific mechanisms that regulate plasticity in identified circuits as a function of experience, and the roles of this plasticity in learning and memory.

Finally, by using these methods to identify the important circuits, new drugs can be developed to home in on these specific circuits now that their function is known.

We believe that the time is right to focus inquiry on the «middle scale» of brain function where interesting features such as cognition or complex behavior emerge from the interactions that occur in large circuits of neurons.

Major themes of Dr. Drevets studies have involved: 1) characterizing the pathophysiology of mood disorders using multimodal neuroimaging technologies; 2) delineating neural circuits in which dysfunction is associated with major depressive episodes; 3) elucidating effects of genetic variants associated with the risk for mood disorders on neural function, structure and receptor pharmacology; 4) investigating the neural mechanisms of antidepressant and mood stabilizing treatments, and 5) developing novel therapeutics for mood disorders.

Working in different model systems, each researcher has focused on how experience can alter both the architecture and functioning of nerve circuits throughout life, given the right stimulus and context.

«We chose this target that focuses on these cells that are still functioning pretty well, not actively degenerating like the memory circuits,» said Scharre.

On the other hand, it is also possible that a cognitive function such as numerical discrimination, which is apparently complex, may actually be based on relatively simple neural circuits, as suggested by a recent neural network study [71On the other hand, it is also possible that a cognitive function such as numerical discrimination, which is apparently complex, may actually be based on relatively simple neural circuits, as suggested by a recent neural network study [71on relatively simple neural circuits, as suggested by a recent neural network study [71].

We focus on the functions of ion channels, in particular K + channels, in central neurons and circuits, mainly in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex.

To reign in your sweet tooth, Chaudhary recommends the herbs ashwagandha as well as brahmi, a popular herb in India that is sold in capsule form in the U.S. Chaudhary refers to brahmi as a «brain tonic» because of its beneficial effects on cognitive function and specifically how it regulates overloaded and exhausted pleasure circuits.

Year 6 Science Assessments and Tracking Objectives covered: Describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including micro-organisms, plants and animals Give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics Identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood Recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function Describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans Recognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago Recognise that living things produce offspring of the same kind, but normally offspring vary and are not identical to their parents Identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution Recognise that light appears to travel in straight lines Use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain that objects are seen because they give out or reflect light into the eye Explain that we see things because light travels from light sources to our eyes or from light sources to objects and then to our eyes Use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain why shadows have the same shape as the objects that cast them Associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number and voltage of cells used in the circuit Compare and give reasons for variations in how components function, including the brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on / off position of switches Use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in a diagram

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Year 4 Science Assessments Objectives covered: Recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways Explore and use classification keys to help group, identify and name a variety of living things in their local and wider environment Recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things Describe the simple functions of the basic parts of the digestive system in humans Identify the different types of teeth in humans and their simple functions Construct and interpret a variety of food chains, identifying producers, predators and prey Compare and group materials together, according to whether they are solids, liquids or gases Observe that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled, and measure or research the temperature at which this happens in degrees Celsius (°C) Identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle and associate the rate of evaporation with temperature Identify how sounds are made, associating some of them with something vibrating Recognise that vibrations from sounds travel through a medium to the ear Find patterns between the pitch of a sound and features of the object that produced it Find patterns between the volume of a sound and the strength of the vibrations that produced it Recognise that sounds get fainter as the distance from the sound source increases Identify common appliances that run on electricity Construct a simple series electrical circuit, identifying and naming its basic parts, including cells, wires, bulbs, switches and buzzers Identify whether or not a lamp will light in a simple series circuit, based on whether or not the lamp is part of a complete loop with a battery Recognise that a switch opens and closes a circuit and associate this with whether or not a lamp lights in a simple series circuit Recognise some common conductors and insulators, and associate metals with being good conductors

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Inspect accessible receptacles, ground circuit interrupters and report on function, polarity and condition or excessive heat

Her multi-platform residency delivered on the latent promise of art's social function — so often invoked on the biennial circuit — and was a microcosm of an ambitious, rambunctious and timely Performa.

But on review by the full bench, the 10th Circuit held that the judge properly performed his gatekeeping function and it affirmed Nacchio's conviction.

The best treatment is focused on restoring normal function to these circuits through a combination of medications, therapy, and a focus on total body health.