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·November 29, 2022·4 min read

Toward Early Detection of the Pathological Social Withdrawal Syndrome Known as ‘Hikikomori’

Hikikomori is a complex condition where a person withdraws from society and remains isolated at home for more than six months. The condition is becoming more prevalent in Western societies. Researchers have developed a new method designed to help detect hikikomori at an earlier stage and provide treatment.

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·November 29, 2022·3 min read

Key Factors Identified for Regeneration of Brain Tissue

Researchers have identified two proteins that prevent the formation of scars in the brain and help promote the regeneration of new neural tissue.

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·November 29, 2022·3 min read

The Real Benefits of Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Spending time enjoying white spaces by taking a walk in the snow this Winter can have a positive effect on your bodily appreciation, a new study reports.

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·November 29, 2022·5 min read

Brain Cells Use a ‘Telephone Trick’ to Report What They See

Single neurons conveying visual information about two separate objects in line of sight do so by alternating signals about one object or the other. However, when the two objects overlap, brain cells detect them as a single entity.

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·November 29, 2022·3 min read

The Brain’s Immune Cells Can Be Triggered to Slow Down Alzheimer’s Disease

Activating TREM2 on microglia in the brains of those with Alzheimer's could help slow down the progression of the neurodegenerative disease.

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·November 29, 2022·4 min read

Neurotic Personality Trait a Key Risk Factor for Stress Perception

People with a neurotic personality type have a stronger relationship with both stressor exposure and perceived stress than any of the other four personality types.

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·November 29, 2022·4 min read

Enzyme Drives Cognitive Decline in Mice, Provides New Target for Alzheimer’s

A subtle increase of the PKCα protein produces biochemical, cellular, and cognitive impairments akin to those seen in Alzheimer's disease. The finding provides a potential new target for the treatment of the neurodegenerative disorder.

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·November 28, 2022·4 min read

Why Silly Distractions at Work Can Actually Be Good for You

Having fun with co-workers can help to reduce stress at work, a new study reports.

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·November 28, 2022·4 min read

Cell Organization in the Hippocampus Matters for Memory Formation

Fear memories are formed when cells in the hippocampus form discrete clusters and sleep is important to the stability of these clusters.

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·November 28, 2022·6 min read

Scientists Capture Detailed Snapshots of Mouse Brain Cells Nibbling on Neurons

Oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) play a significant role in synaptic pruning, a new study reveals.

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·November 28, 2022·6 min read

New Study Maps the Development of the 20 Most Common Psychiatric Disorders

47% of patients with a mental health disorder receive a different diagnosis within the first ten years of receiving their initial diagnosis.

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·November 28, 2022·4 min read

The Green Mediterranean Diet Reduces Twice as Much Visceral Fat as the Mediterranean Diet and 10% More Than a Healthy Diet

A modified version of the Mediterranean diet called the green Mediterranean diet, which consists of enriched dietary polyphenols such as green tea, walnuts, and duckweed, and decreased red meats, reduces more visceral fat than the traditional Mediterranean diet or a traditional diet plan.