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Introvert? You may just be bad at recognizing faces

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 20, 2019

Extroverts perform significantly better at facial recognition tasks than introverts.... Read More...

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Migraine sufferers needlessly enduring agonizing pain

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 20, 2019

Many people who suffer migraines are often diagnosed with other conditions. For those with a clinical diagnosis, many are unaware of treatment options available for pain and to slow the frequency of attacks.... Read More...

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When natural disasters strike, men and women respond differently

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 20, 2019

In the face of natural disasters, women tend to take the risks far more seriously but have trouble convincing men their concerns are a priority.... Read More...

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Wearable brain-machine interface could control a wheelchair, vehicle or computer

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 20, 2019

Researchers have developed a new brain-machine interface headset that harnesses the power of machine learning to allow those with disabilities to maneuver their wheelchair with thought alone.... Read More...

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Personality feature that could predict how often you exercise identified

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 20, 2019

Those who are conscientious and are better at making plans to meet their goals are more likely to engage in physical exercise.... Read More...

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Why is the brain disturbed by harsh sounds?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 20, 2019

Harsh noises, such as alarm bells and sirens, hold the brain's attention by stimulating its aversion networks. ... Read More...

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Common antidepressant may not reduce depression symptoms, but does reduce anxiety

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 20, 2019

Supportive relationships in childhood leads to longer lives

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2019

Study finds hub linking movement and motivation in the brain

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2019

Decoding how kids get into hacking

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2019

Neurological signals from the spinal cord surprise scientists

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2019

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Supportive relationships in childhood leads to longer lives

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2019

Closer social relationships in childhood and being raised by a family with higher socioeconomic status was linked to people being more optimistic during midlife and increased chances of living to an older age. Those who were more disadvantaged growing up and experienced psychosocial stressors tended to experience more stressful events during midlife and had an increased risk of early death.... Read More...

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Study finds hub linking movement and motivation in the brain

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2019

The lateral septum encodes speed and acceleration information as an animal navigates and learns how to obtain a reward from its environment.... Read More...

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Decoding how kids get into hacking

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2019

Study reveals differences in personality types and gender roles between teens who get into hacking.... Read More...

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Neurological signals from the spinal cord surprise scientists

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2019

A new study challenges existing theories about spinal cord neurons. New findings suggest neurological signals originate from a major, scattered network of cells that send signals to only a few other neurons. ... Read More...

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Poor diet may affect long-term spatial memory

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2019

What you eat may impact your long-term spatial memory. Rats fed a cafeteria-style diet, high in saturated fats and refined carbs, experienced deterioration in spatial memory that was incremental, according to the pattern of access to junk foods.... Read More...

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Did a common childhood illness take down the Neanderthals?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2019

First anatomical reconstruction of the Neanderthal cartilaginous Eustachian tube (CET) indicates the tubal morphology may have predisposed them to high rates of otitis media, a common childhood ear infection. The susceptibility to ear infections may have compromised their fitness and ability to compete within their niche. This may have contributed to their rapid extinction.... Read More...

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CBD may alleviate seizures and benefit behaviors in people with neurodevelopmental conditions

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 18, 2019

CBD, which is a major phytocannabinoid constituent of cannabis, has already shown to have anti-epileptic, anti-anxiety, and anti-psychotic effects. The image is in the public domain.... Read More...

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