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·January 11, 2022·4 min read

Sleep Deprivation Increases Serotonin 2a Receptor Response in Brain

Sleep deprivation increases the levels of serotonin 2A neurotransmitter receptors within 6 - 8 hours. Abnormal serotonin 2A receptor function is associated with hallucinations, cognitive impairment, and is linked to psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.

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·January 11, 2022·4 min read

The Surprisingly Simple Arithmetic of Smell

The mechanisms behind olfaction may be far simpler than previously believed, researchers speculate.

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·January 11, 2022·4 min read

Alcohol Consumption Is Affected by a Protein Linked to the Circadian Rhythm

Mouse study reveals the presence of the Baml1 gene in the striatum has a sexually dimorphic effect on alcohol consumption. Male mice without the protein consumed more alcohol than those who did, while the reverse was true for females.

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·January 11, 2022·7 min read

Ketamine and Psychological Therapy Helped Severe Alcoholics Abstain for Longer

Combining psychological therapy with ketamine treatments resulted in longer periods of abstinence for those with severe alcohol use disorder, a new study reports.

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·January 10, 2022·3 min read

Are You a Super-Matcher? You Can Take a Test to Find Out

Study reveals how well some people can compare complex visual images, like fingerprints or specific facial features, without a background in forensic sciences.

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·January 10, 2022·4 min read

Years Lived Alone And / Or Serial Break-Ups Strongly Linked to Inflammation in Men

Men who spend several years living alone or experience serial relationship breakups are at increased risk of inflammation, a new study reports.

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·January 10, 2022·5 min read

Neurons Derived From Stem Cells Predict Psychosis and Cognitive Deficits in Individuals With Schizophrenia

Clinical symptoms of schizophrenia, such as psychosis and cognitive deficits, can be predicted from the activity of neurons derived from a patient's stem cells.

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·January 10, 2022·7 min read

Study Shows How Memories Are Stored in the Brain, With Potential Impact on Conditions Like PTSD

Alterations in synapses may help explain how memories form and why certain types of memories are stronger than others.

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·January 10, 2022·3 min read

New Neural Circuits That Regulate Spatial Learning and Memory in the Brain’s Hippocampal Formation Discovered

Study identifies a novel neural circuit that regulates spatial learning and memory in the brain's hippocampal formation.

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·January 10, 2022·4 min read

Brain Activity During Observational Learning Similar to Memory Recall

Mouse study reveals brain activity patterns associated with memory recall become active when learning by observation.

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·January 9, 2022·5 min read

Regret Can Be All-Consuming: How You Can Overcome It

Feelings of regret are linked to negative emotions such as sorrow, remorse, and helplessness. Neuroscientists explore the neurobiology of regret and provide tips to overcome feelings of regret.