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Liberals Do Drink More Lattes, But Not For the Reasons You Think

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new study reveals more liberal minded people drink more lattes because they are more open to globalization. By contrast, those who support right wing ideologies prefer regular coffee due to their nationalistic tendencies and opposition to what they consider to be 'foreign products'.... Read More...

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Marriage May Protect Against Heart Disease, Stroke and Associated Risk of Death

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new study reports being married may be good for your health. Researchers report single people are at higher risk of dying from heart disease and stroke than married people. The risks were significantly higher for those who have never married.... Read More...

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WHO ‘Gaming Disorder’ Classification Opens Door for Treatment

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

Researchers say the WHO's decision to classify video game addiction as a mental health disorder will allow people to receive specialized help for the condition.... Read More...

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Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new study reports performing a simple cognitive task four days after a concussion can help activate brain areas that improve memory function and can guard against the psychological affects of brain injury.... Read More...

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A Single Binge Drinking Episode Affects Gene that Regulates Sleep

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

Researchers report a single instance of binge drinking could alter a gene associated with sleep regulation.... Read More...

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Video Game Loot Boxes Similar to Gambling

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

Researchers say video games that offer loot boxes containing items to give players an advantage increase gambling and risk taking behaviors in adolescents.... Read More...

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D is For Danger: Speech Sounds Convey Emotions

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new study of five languages reveals phoneme emotion associations are stronger at the beginning or words, allowing the emotional content to be understood before the entire word is spoken.... Read More...

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Success of Blood Test for Autism Affirmed

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that uses data based on metabolites in blood samples to successfully predict if a child is on the autism spectrum. ... Read More...

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Beware of Getting a Tattoo if Your Immune System Isn’t Up to Scratch

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new case study reveals a woman experienced ongoing chronic pain after receiving a tattoo while her immune system was compromised. While the cause of her condition isn't known, doctors believe the pain is likely linked to the tattooing process, which may have been compounded by her compromised immune system.... Read More...

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How Autism Associated Gene Affects the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

CHD8, a gene associated with autism plays a significant role in oligodendrocyte development, researchers report. ... Read More...

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Why Being Left Handed Matters for Mental Health

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2018

Researchers believe some treatments for mental health conditions may be ineffective, or even dangerous for left handed people. A new study reports areas of the brain housing alertness and determination may be on the right side for left dominant people. The new theory suggests the location of a person's neural system for emotion depends on their handedness. ... Read More...

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“You Are Getting Very Sleepy”: When Hypnotism Came to America

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2018

Researchers look at the history of hypnotism in the United States and why the power of suggestion still works on people today.... Read More...

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Liberals Do Drink More Lattes, But Not For the Reasons You Think

Marriage May Protect Against Heart Disease, Stroke and Associated Risk of Death

Neuroscience

A Single Binge Drinking Episode Affects Gene that Regulates Sleep

D is For Danger: Speech Sounds Convey Emotions

How Autism Associated Gene Affects the Brain

Neurology

Marriage May Protect Against Heart Disease, Stroke and Associated Risk of Death

Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

Beware of Getting a Tattoo if Your Immune System Isn’t Up to Scratch

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Success of Blood Test for Autism Affirmed

Poker Has a ‘Tell’ About Strategic Thinkers

AI is Acquiring a Sense of Smell that Can Detect Illnesses in Human Breath

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Cometh the Cyborg: Improved Integration of Living Muscles into Robots

Surgical Technique Improves Sensation and Control of Prosthetic Limbs

Artificial Nerve System Gives Prosthetic Devices and Robots a Sense of Touch

Psychology

Liberals Do Drink More Lattes, But Not For the Reasons You Think

Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

Neuroscience News

Liberals Do Drink More Lattes, But Not For the Reasons You Think

Marriage May Protect Against Heart Disease, Stroke and Associated Risk of Death

Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

A Single Binge Drinking Episode Affects Gene that Regulates Sleep

Video Game Loot Boxes Similar to Gambling

D is For Danger: Speech Sounds Convey Emotions

Success of Blood Test for Autism Affirmed

Beware of Getting a Tattoo if Your Immune System Isn’t Up to Scratch

How Autism Associated Gene Affects the Brain

Why Being Left Handed Matters for Mental Health

“You Are Getting Very Sleepy”: When Hypnotism Came to America

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