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Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

Neuroscience NewsMay 25, 2019

A new deep learning system, dubbed, CURATE.AI, creates individualized profiles for training can be customized to improve cognitive performance.... Read More...

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Infants with autism risk may be less likely to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar speech patterns

Neuroscience NewsMay 25, 2019

Children at higher risk of ASD are less able to distinguish between differences in speech patterns. The findings suggest the biological mechanism of language development is less acquisitive in high-risk infants who are diagnosed with autism during toddlerhood.... Read More...

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Don’t overdo omega-6 fat consumption during pregnancy

Neuroscience NewsMay 25, 2019

Consuming too much omega 6 during pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental issues in babies and pregnancy complications. In mice who had higher levels of linoleic acid in their diets, researchers noted altered concentrations of inflammatory proteins and a decrease in hormones that regulate fetal growth and development. Researchers stress the effects of a high linoleic acid concentration in diet are the same for both animal models and humans.... Read More...

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If you could learn every disease your child could possibly develop in life, would you?

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

Including genomic sequencing with routine newborn testing could reveal the risk a child has of developing numerous conditions later in life. Researchers weigh up the pros and cons of genetic sequencing in newborns.... Read More...

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New approaches to study the genetics of autism may lead to new therapies

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

Researchers will present their latest findings regarding genes associated with autism spectrum disorder in an upcoming meeting.... Read More...

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People with traumatic brain injury, who often lose empathy, can regain it with treatment

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

Many people who experience traumatic brain injury report a loss of empathy following their injury. Researchers consider how to reconnect those who have a TBI with their feelings of empathy and emotional recognition.... Read More...

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Nerve stimulation could provide new treatment option for most common type of stroke

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

How single neurons and brain networks support spatial navigation

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

Short-term use of opioids increases subjective pleasure

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

New neurons form in the brain into tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

Virtual reality can spot navigation problems in early Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

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How single neurons and brain networks support spatial navigation

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

Brain oscillations may help explain the link between individual neurons and larger scale networks for understanding spatial navigation.... Read More...

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Short-term use of opioids increases subjective pleasure

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

Short-term opioid use increases positive emotional experiences by intensifying feelings of pleasure and weakening negative emotions. This, researchers say, could be a contributing factor for later opioid addiction. However, the long term use of opioids alters the reward system, diminishing the initial sensitivity and blunting emotions.... Read More...

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New neurons form in the brain into tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

Hippocampal neurogenesis continues to occur well into old age, and in those with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found evidence of neurogenesis in people up to the age of 99. While neurogenesis continues to occur in those with Alzheimer's disease, it is significantly reduced compared to those who have normal cognitive function.... Read More...

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Virtual reality can spot navigation problems in early Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

People with mild cognitive impairment who had positive biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in their cerebrospinal fluid performed worse on virtual reality navigation tasks. Virtual reality which incorporates navigational tasks could prove a helpful tool in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease for those at risk.... Read More...

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Did Leonardo da Vinci have ADHD?

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2019

Researchers present a new hypothesis which may explain why da Vinci had so much trouble completing his work. A new study proposes da Vinci may have suffered from ADHD. ... Read More...

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Bipolar disorder may be linked to Parkinson’s disease

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2019

People with bipolar disorder have higher incidences of Parkinson's disease than those without the psychiatric condition. Manic and depressive episodes were associated with an elevated risk of developing Parkinson's disease. ... Read More...

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