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Researcher uses sweat monitors to predict behavioral issues in adolescents severely affected with autism

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2019

Electrodermal activity, which results in an increased level of sweat, was able to determine when an adolescent with server ASD was about to embark on aggressive behavior 60% of the time.... Read More...

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New genetic link found for some forms of SIDS

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2019

Researchers tie some cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) with a genetic mutation that causes an inability to process milk, leaving the child vulnerable to sudden heart failure. Future studies will explore if a drug called Elamipretide can help reduce cardiac events in children with the mutation.... Read More...

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‘Sticky’ gene may help Valium calm nerves

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2019

A new study challenges existing theories about how benzodiazepines, such as valium, work to calm nerves. Researchers report a 'sticky' gene called Shisa7 plays a critical role in the regulation of inhibitory neural circuits, and the sedative effects benzodiazepines have on circuit activity.... Read More...

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Rare sleep disorder common among veterans with PTSD

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2019

21% of veterans who experience PTSD or traumatic brain injury suffer from a rare sleep condition that affects less than 1% of the general population. The condition, REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), is characterized by an impairment of sleep-related muscle paralysis, causing people to act out dreams during REM sleep. The uncontrolled actions often cause harm to the sufferer of their partners. ... Read More...

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Habitual tea drinking modulates brain efficiency

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2019

Habitual tea drinking was associated with greater functional connectivity in the default mode network. Findings suggest tea drinking has a positive contribution to brain structure and a protective effect on age-related decline in brain organization.... Read More...

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Slower walkers have older brains and bodies at 45

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2019

Slower walkers have accelerated aging in middle age, both physically and cognitively. Tests given to measure IQ, language, motor skills, and emotional control at age 3, can predict walking speed and thus accelerated aging during middle age.... Read More...

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Compound in breast milk fights harmful bacteria

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2019

Glycerol monolaurate (GML), a compound found in human breast milk, fights against the effects of harmful bacteria while allowing beneficial bacteria to thrive. GML also inhibits inflammation in epithelial cells, helping to prevent both bacterial and viral infections of the gut. GML is 200 times higher in human breast milk than cow milk. Researchers propose adding GML to infant formula and cow milk given to small children.... Read More...

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Brain mechanisms have potential to block arthritis pain

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2019

Researchers discover the amygdala is a critical site of action for pain modulation. An existing compound, LY379268, provides pain-relieving effects and helps to reduce anxiety.... Read More...

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Musical perception: nature or nurture?

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2019

Although musical perception is universal, musical training alters the perception of music. ... Read More...

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Neurofeedback increases self-esteem by re-balancing brain circuits in depression

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2019

Neurofeedback training can alter guilt-related networks and improve self-esteem in those with major depressive disorder.... Read More...

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Research sheds new light on how the brain forms and recalls memories

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2019

During memory formation, the directional coupling between the neocortex and hippocampus alters. Decreased power in brain oscillations in the neocortex preceded and predicted increased power in the hippocampus. The reverse occurs during memory retrieval.... Read More...

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Food comas and long-term memories: New research points to an appetizing connection

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2019

A single insulin-like molecule produces in the nervous system of the marine mollusk Aplysia californica strengthens connections between neurons, enhancing long term memory.... Read More...

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Researcher uses sweat monitors to predict behavioral issues in adolescents severely affected with autism

New genetic link found for some forms of SIDS

‘Sticky’ gene may help Valium calm nerves

Rare sleep disorder common among veterans with PTSD

Habitual tea drinking modulates brain efficiency

Slower walkers have older brains and bodies at 45

Compound in breast milk fights harmful bacteria

Brain mechanisms have potential to block arthritis pain

Musical perception: nature or nurture?

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Research sheds new light on how the brain forms and recalls memories

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