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Widespread Skepticism of Flu Shot Despite Doctor Recommendations

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2018

Researchers report skepticism that the flu vaccine can cause autism, is ineffective and can result in contracting the virus prevents some parents from vaccinating their children.... Read More...

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Many Cases of Dementia May Arise From Non-Inherited DNA ‘Spelling Mistakes’

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2018

Researchers report spontaneous errors in DNA that arise as our cells divide and reproduce may be at the root of Alzheimer's disease. The findings suggest the cause of certain neurodegenerative diseases could be traced back to embryonic development.... Read More...

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How the Brain Detects, Identifies and Acts on Taste

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2018

A new EEG study sheds light on how we identify and discriminate between tastes to assess if a substance is nutritious or toxic.... Read More...

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Youngest in Class More Likely to be Diagnosed with ADHD

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2018

A new study reveals the youngest children in a class are more likely than their older peers to be diagnosed with ADHD. Researchers say the problem may lie with some teachers mistakenly believing a child's immaturity compared to older classmates is actually ADHD.... Read More...

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Early Alzheimer’s Brain Pathology Linked to Psychiatric Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2018

Researchers report the earliest signs of neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease are linked to some psychiatric symptoms, including anxiety, depression and sleep disturbances. The findings could lead to earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's.... Read More...

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Endurance Exercise Training Has Beneficial Effects on Gut Bacteria Composition

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2018

A new study reports six weeks of endurance exercise training has beneficial effects on gut bacteria composition. Researchers report exercise inflammation causing microbes decrease while microbes linked to enhanced metabolism increase.... Read More...

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Link Between ADHD and High Fluoride Levels in Pregnancy

Neuroscience NewsOctober 14, 2018

Previous Motherhood Could Affect Hormone Therapy’s Ability to Prevent Memory Loss

Neuroscience NewsOctober 14, 2018

Dish Grown Human Retinas Explain How Color Vision Develops

Neuroscience NewsOctober 14, 2018

Being Born in the Wrong Zip Code Can Shorten Your Life

Neuroscience NewsOctober 14, 2018

How the Brain’s Grid System Maps Mental Spaces

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Abnormal Vision in Childhood Can Affect Brain Functions

Neuroscience NewsOctober 13, 2018

Researchers say children with visual problems such as amblyopia may face developmental issues in brain areas responsible for attention.... Read More...

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Why It’s Fun to Be Frightened

Neuroscience NewsOctober 13, 2018

With Halloween just around the corner, researchers look at why many of us find enjoyment out of being scared.... Read More...

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Study Provides Insights On the Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Performance

Neuroscience NewsOctober 12, 2018

Study reveals both aerobic exercise and standing in an upright posture improves visual working memory. ... Read More...

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Effects of High Fat Diet May Be Passed on For Three Generations

Neuroscience NewsOctober 12, 2018

Researchers report high fat diet in female mice can have an epigenetic effect on future generations. The study found high fat diets had lead to an increased risk of obesity, insulin resistance and addictive behaviors over three generations of offspring. ... Read More...

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A Molecular Link Between Body Weight and Early Puberty Identified

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2018

Researchers report becoming overweight at an early age can trigger the early onset of puberty in females. ... Read More...

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New Technique Could Detect Lyme Disease Weeks Before Current Tests

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2018

Researchers have developed new techniques which are able to diagnose Lyme disease bacteria weeks sooner than currently available tests.... Read More...

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Human Brain Cell Transplant Offers Insight into Neurological Conditions

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2018

Researchers have successfully transplanted human brain cells into mouse brains and watched how they grow to form networks. The technique could be used to study a range of neurological conditions, the researchers report.... Read More...

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