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Gene That May Play Key Role In Depression Identified

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2017

Researchers have identified a gene that appears to be implicated in depression in both animal and human models of the disorder. The gene, Slc6a15 can either amplify or reduce stress, depending on its level of activity.... 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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Researchers Find Link Between Food Allergies and Childhood Anxiety

Neuroscience NewsJune 30, 2017

A new study reveals a link between a food allergy diagnosis and social anxiety in children of low socioeconomic status. The study found 57% of children with food allergies report anxiety symptoms. Researchers suggest food allergies are linked to elevated social anxiety, fear of social rejection and also humiliation in children.... Read More...

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Sleep Disturbances Predict Increased Risk for Suicidal Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsJune 29, 2017

A worsening of suicidal thoughts in young people has been linked to sleep disturbances. Participants of the new study who reported lots of variation of when they fall asleep also reported more incidences of insomnia and nightmares, which also lower the threshold for suicidal ideations.... Read More...

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Exposure to Light Causes Emotional and Physical Responses in Migraine Sufferers

Neuroscience NewsJune 26, 2017

A new study reveals a connection between light sensitive nerve cells in the eyes and areas of the brain that regulate mood. The findings may help explain how light can induce some of the negative emotions that often accompany migraines.... Read More...

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How To Keep It Together Mentally When Your Child Can’t Sleep

Neuroscience NewsJune 26, 2017

Researchers find a correlation between concern over their infant's sleep patterns and parental depression. When problems with infant sleep are resolved, parental depression was significantly lifted.... Read More...

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Why Ketamine Helps Depression

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2017

A new study identifies a key protein that helps trigger ketamine's rapid antidepressant effect in the brain.... Read More...

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Surprising New Link Between Inflammation and Mental Illness

Neuroscience NewsJune 15, 2017

A new study considers whether immune system changes in people with lupus contribute to neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with the disease.... Read More...

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Visual Retraining Program to Help People With Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2017

A new study is aiming to help those with body dysmorphia disorder with the help of a unique visual retraining program.... Read More...

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Using Magnetic Stimulation to ‘Rewire’ the Brains of Depressed People

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2017

Researchers report TMS therapy appears to be effective in treating some whose depression can not be improved by conventional medications.... Read More...

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Heavy Video Game Playing Can Be Part of a Healthy Social Life

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2017

A new study reveals heavy video gaming may not result in social anxiety or feelings of loneliness if players are socially engaged in social media or instant messaging.... Read More...

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Sweet or Savory? How the Brain Makes Preference Based Decisions

Neuroscience NewsJune 9, 2017

Researchers have identified a neural system involved in making decisions based on preference.... Read More...

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Negativity Be Gone: New Online Tool Can Retrain Brain

Lab-Created Mini-Brains Reveal How Growing Organ Maintains Neuronal Balance

Scientists Become Research Subjects in After-Hours Brain-Scanning Project

Neuroscience

Lab-Created Mini-Brains Reveal How Growing Organ Maintains Neuronal Balance

Scientists Become Research Subjects in After-Hours Brain-Scanning Project

In Witnessing the Brain’s ‘Aha!’ Moment, Scientists Shed Light on Biology of Consciousness

Neurology

Immune System May Mount Attack in Parkinson’s

High Prevalence of Evidence of CTE in Brains of Deceased Football Players

Robotics

A Computer That Reads Body Language

Dragonfly Brains Predict the Path of Their Prey

Low-Cost Smart Glove Translates American Sign Language Alphabet

Psychology