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Pre-Pregnancy Obesity Increases Risk for Neurocognitive Problems in Children Born Very Prematurely

Neuroscience NewsJuly 21, 2017

According to a Journal of Pediatrics report, children born prematurely to women who were obese prior to pregnancy showed lower scores on intelligence tests. When tested at age 10, the children were more likely than their peers to score lower in verbal intelligence, cognitive control and spelling tests. ... Read More...

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Study Reveals Contrast in How Groups of Neurons Function During Decision Making

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2017

A new study published in Nature sheds light on how populations of neurons work together during working memory and decision making tasks. Researchers report individual neurons are briefly active, but populations of neurons working together carry information for longer periods of time by being active at different times.... Read More...

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A Common Underlying Genetic Basis for Social Behavior in Dogs and Humans

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2017

Princeton researchers discover a genetic basis for hyper-social behavior in people and dogs.... Read More...

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Heavy Drinking During Adolescence Has Dire Effects on the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 18, 2017

According to a Frontiers in Psychology study, binge drinking in teens is associated with a reduction in brain areas that play key roles in memory, learning, language and attention. ... Read More...

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Blueprint For Adult Visual System Present at Birth

Neuroscience NewsJuly 18, 2017

A new study from Harvard researchers reveals that in primates, the blueprint for adult visual organization is in place a few days after birth and 'fills in' with experience. Researchers believe that, as the organization is present so early on in life, it is likely present before birth as a genetically programmed mechanism, and later modified due to experience.... Read More...

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Daily Crosswords Linked to Sharper Brain in Later Life

Neuroscience NewsJuly 17, 2017

A new study from the University of Exeter adds to growing evidence that embarking on daily challenging puzzles can help protect brain function later in life. Researchers report older people who complete a daily crossword have brain function equivalent to people ten years their junior when it comes to grammatical reasoning and short term memory accuracy.... Read More...

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Exposing Infants to Foreign Languages Ignites Learning

Neuroscience NewsJuly 17, 2017

Researchers from the University of Washington report that with special tuition, babies from monolingual homes can develop bilingual abilities that remain even after their training is complete. ... Read More...

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More Evidence That Natural Plant Compound May Reduce Aging’s Cognitive Effects

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2017

Researchers from Salk Institute have found additional evidence that fisetin, a natural compound found in strawberries, could help to treat cognitive decline and memory loss associated with aging. They discovered the compound reduced memory loss in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Based on the findings, researchers report fisetin could help prevent other age related neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Brain Training Has No Effect on Cognitive Function or Decision Making

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2017

Over the past few years, brain training programs have grown in popularity with claims of helping to improve memory and cognitive function. However, a new study in the Journal of Neuroscience reports a popular commercial brain training system had no effect on cognitive function beyond practice effects on the training tasks. They system also had no effect on decision making.... Read More...

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Chew On This: Reduced Mastication Impairs Memory and Learning Function

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2017

Researchers find changes in masticatory stimuli can modulate neurogenesis and hippocampal function. Published in the Journal of Dental Research, findings reveal reduced mastication impaired learning and memory function in mice.... Read More...

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Brain Stimulation May Help Children With Learning Difficulties

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2017

An exploratory study reveals a brain stimulation method previously suggested to help adults learn math may also help children with mathematical learning difficulties.... Read More...

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Marijuana Can Increase a Teenager’s Risk of Psychosis

Neuroscience NewsJuly 5, 2017

According to researchers, teens who frequently use marijuana have a 159% increased risk of developing recurrent psychotic-like experiences. The new study also reflects on the effects of cannabis use with cognitive development.... Read More...

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Pre-Pregnancy Obesity Increases Risk for Neurocognitive Problems in Children Born Very Prematurely

Study Reveals Contrast in How Groups of Neurons Function During Decision Making

Heavy Drinking During Adolescence Has Dire Effects on the Brain

Blueprint For Adult Visual System Present at Birth

Daily Crosswords Linked to Sharper Brain in Later Life

Exposing Infants to Foreign Languages Ignites Learning

More Evidence That Natural Plant Compound May Reduce Aging’s Cognitive Effects

Brain Training Has No Effect on Cognitive Function or Decision Making

Chew On This: Reduced Mastication Impairs Memory and Learning Function

Brain Stimulation May Help Children With Learning Difficulties

Marijuana Can Increase a Teenager’s Risk of Psychosis