Childhood Bullying Shown to Increase Likelihood of Psychotic Experiences in Later Life Neuroscience News December 20, 2013 Featured, Psychology Exposure to bullying during childhood, either as a victim or perpetrator, can lead to psychotic episodes later in life, a new study reports.
Discovery of “Teen Gene” Could Hold Promise for Combating Severe Mental Illnesses Neuroscience News December 17, 2013 Featured, Open Neuroscience Articles, Psychology Researchers isolate a gene responsible for dopamine connectivity in the medial prefrontal cortex during adolescence.
Brain Trauma Raises Risk of Later PTSD in Active-Duty Military Neuroscience News December 12, 2013 Featured, Psychology TBIs suffered during active duty in war zones are the greatest predictor of subsequent PTSD, a new study reports.
A Personal Antidepressant for Every Genome Neuroscience News December 9, 2013 Featured, Open Neuroscience Articles, Psychology Researchers discover a gene which may reveal how well a person is likely to respond to SSRI antidepressants.
Gene Found to be Crucial for Formation of Certain Brain Circuitry Neuroscience News December 5, 2013 Featured, Genetics Researchers report they have discovered a gene involved in forming synapses.
Dads: How Important Are They? Neuroscience News December 4, 2013 Featured, Psychology A new study highlights the value of paternal influence in both neurobiology and behavior.
Fear in the Balance Neuroscience News December 4, 2013 Featured, Neuroscience Researchers report increased activity in the medial prefrontal cortex is linked to decreased activity in the amygdala.
Air Pollution and Genetics Combine to Increase Risk for Autism Neuroscience News December 2, 2013 Autism, Featured Researchers find exposure to air pollution appears to increase the risk of developing autism in those which a specific genetic disposition to the disorder.
The Pauses that Refresh the Memory Neuroscience News November 30, 2013 Featured, Psychology Researchers discover certain symptoms of schizophrenia could arise from uncontrolled activation of neurons which help build memories during rest periods.
Scientists Find Brain Region That Helps You Make Up Your Mind Neuroscience News November 25, 2013 Featured, Neuroscience A new study reports the lateral habenula, an area of the brain linked to depression, plays a crucial role in decision making.
Experiencing Awe Increases Belief in the Supernatural Neuroscience News November 25, 2013 Featured, Psychology Researcher claim awe-inspiring sights could underlie a trigger for believing in the supernatural.
Brain Still Injured from Concussion After Symptoms Fade Neuroscience News November 20, 2013 Featured, Neurology Neuroimaging brain scans show evidence of brain abnormalities four months after a mild concussion occurs, researchers report.
Size, Connectivity of Brain Region Linked to Anxiety Level in Young Children Neuroscience News November 20, 2013 Featured, Psychology Using neuroimaging technology to measure the size and connectivity of the amygdala allows researchers to predict the degree of anxiety a young child experiences in daily life, a new study reports.
Glowing Worms Illuminate Roots of Behavior Neuroscience News November 14, 2013 Featured, Neuroscience, Open Neuroscience Articles Researchers develop a novel system to image worm brain activity. The new technology makes it possible for researchers to study the neural circuitry and genetics associated with animal behavior.
Signal Found to Enhance Survival of New Brain Cells Neuroscience News November 11, 2013 Featured, Neuroscience Researchers discover how parvalbumin-expressing interneurons, which usually limits stem cell activity, can also encourage the survival of the stem cells' progeny.
