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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·October 19, 2020·7 min read

Gene That Helps Us Know When It’s Time to Urinate Discovered

Study implicates the PIEZO2 gene in experiencing the urge to urinate. The gene helps at least two cell types in the brain to identify when the bladder is full and needs emptying.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 19, 2020·3 min read

What Lies Between Grey and White in the Brain

Researchers have succeeded in making superficial white matter visible in a living human brain.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 19, 2020·3 min read

Happy Endings Trip up the Brain’s Decision-Making

How the brain represents and codes a pleasant outcome can have an impact on decision making.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 17, 2020·3 min read

Malice Leaves a Nasty Smell

Witnessing bad behaviors triggers similar neural responses to those triggered by noxious smells. The study also pinpoints a biomarker in the brain for disgust.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 17, 2020·5 min read

The Existence of the Social Brain as a Separate System

Researchers say during group problem-solving tasks, components of the "social brain" are co-activated, but they do not increase their coupling during cooperation as would be suggested by a holistic network.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 17, 2020·5 min read

Personality Traits Affect Shelter at Home Compliance

Study reveals a link between personality traits and adherence to shelter at home warnings. Researchers report those who score high on extroversion are more likely to ignore stay at home warnings, while those with other traits were more likely to stay in, regardless of the strength of government warnings.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 17, 2020·3 min read

Astrocytes Build Synapses After Cocaine Use

Astrocytes respond to cocaine exposure in the brains of mice by promoting the formation of new synapses.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 17, 2020·3 min read

Could Excessive Sugar Intake Contribute to Aggressive Behaviors, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder?

Study reveals a high fructose diet could contribute to bipolar disorder, ADHD, and behavioral aggression.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience Pain

·October 16, 2020·5 min read

The Most Effective Drugs for Common Type of Neuropathic Pain

A study of four drugs to combat chronic neuropathic pain finds Nortriptyline has the highest efficacious percentage and lowest quit rate.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·October 16, 2020·3 min read

Study Explains the Process That Exacerbates Multiple Sclerosis

Recovery from multiple sclerosis-like symptoms in mice depends upon the ability for microglia to break down the remains of damaged cells.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 16, 2020·4 min read

Early Trauma Influences Metabolism Across Generations

Early childhood trauma has an impact on glucose metabolism and blood composition, which are passed on to the next generation.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 16, 2020·6 min read

Is Sitting Always Bad for Your Mind? Maybe Not

For older adults, some sedentariness may not be as bad for memory as believed, especially if physical activity benchmarks are being met.