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Active 9 years, 4 months agoNeuroscience News wrote a new post, Political Orientation Could Be Predicted by Differences in Brain Activation and Synchronization, on the site Neuroscience News 12 hours, 3 minutes ago
Summary: Neuroimaging reveals partisanship-dependent differences in brain stimulation when people are exposed to political messaging from either their own or opposing political sides.
Source: Tel Aviv […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, How Our Brains Turn Into Smarter Disease Fighters, on the site Neuroscience News 12 hours, 59 minutes ago
Summary: CRISPR gene editing created the G795A amino acid which was introduced to microglia derived from human stem cells. Researchers were able to transplant the donor microglia immune cells into humanized […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, Coercive Control Takes Significant Toll on Children, on the site Neuroscience News 14 hours, 9 minutes ago
Summary: When it comes to coercive control in parental relationships, the children aren’t just passive witnesses. Children exposed to coercive control experience problems with social-emotional and physical […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, Depression and Poor Mental Health Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risks Among Young Adults, on the site Neuroscience News 15 hours, 8 minutes ago
Summary: Study reveals an association between depression and other mental health problems and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in younger people.
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine
Young adults who […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, Experimental Anti-depression Drug May Also Be Useful in Treating Alcohol Use Disorder, on the site Neuroscience News 15 hours, 26 minutes ago
Summary: MAP4343, an experimental antidepressant compound reversed alcohol intake in rat models of alcohol use disorder. The findings pave the way for utilizing the compound for the treatment of AUD in […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, Brain’s ‘Wakeful Rest’ Network May Be Key to Alzheimer’s Risk, on the site Neuroscience News 16 hours, 6 minutes ago
Summary: In women, parts of the default mode network responsible for memory retrieval and recollection, and spatial cognition were more likely to be connected to the overall DMN network. The patterns of […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, Antioxidants From Mitochondria Protect Cells From Dying, on the site Neuroscience News 16 hours, 25 minutes ago
Summary: The STARD7 enzyme helps transport the antioxidant coenzyme Q from the mitochondria to the cell surface.
Source: Max Planck Institute
Antioxidants are often advertised as a cure-all in nutrition and […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, Calcium Channels Regulate Neuroinflammation and Neuropathic Pain, on the site Neuroscience News 17 hours, 17 minutes ago
Summary: The Orai1 class of calcium channels regulates sex differences in the functioning of immune cells associated with neuroinflammation and neuropathic pain.
Source: Northwestern University
Northwestern […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, How Ketamine Acts as Antidepressant in Chronic Pain, on the site Neuroscience News 17 hours, 35 minutes ago
Summary: Chronic pain in mice activates Tiam1 in pyramidal neurons in the anterior cingulate cortex, increasing the number of dendritic spines and inducing synaptic plasticity. Ketamine’s antidepressant effect in […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, Coffee With Milk May Have an Anti-inflammatory Effect, on the site Neuroscience News 1 day, 3 hours ago
Summary: Adding a splash of milk to your cup of coffee can have anti-inflammatory effects, a new study reports. Researchers say the combination of polyphenols and proteins doubles anti-inflammatory properties in […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, Is Brain Learning Weaker Than Artificial Intelligence?, on the site Neuroscience News 1 day, 5 hours ago
Summary: Artificial neural networks based on human brain dynamics can outperform current deep learning models in learning capabilities.
Source: Bar-Ilan University
Traditionally, artificial intelligence […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, Fear of Public Places Is Common in Adults With Epilepsy, on the site Neuroscience News 1 day, 15 hours ago
Summary: Phobic and agoraphobic symptoms are common in those with epilepsy and result in a poorer quality of life.
Source: Wake Forest University
About 5.1 million people in the U.S. have a history of […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, Initial Memory Problems Are Linked With a Slower Rate of Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, on the site Neuroscience News 1 day, 16 hours ago
Summary: Initial memory problems are linked with a slower rate of decline in Alzheimer’s disease. Those with symptoms including language difficulties or judgment changes had a more rapid rate of decline than […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, In Search of the Optimal Migraine Relief, on the site Neuroscience News 1 day, 16 hours ago
Summary: Using oral transmucosal delivery of eletriptan hydrobromide delivers faster and more effective relief for migraine sufferers.
Source: Malmo University
In order for migraine medication to be […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, People With Autism Experience Pain at a Higher Intensity, on the site Neuroscience News 1 day, 17 hours ago
Summary: People with autism experience pain at a higher intensity than those not on the autism spectrum and are less adaptable to the sensation. This revelation contradicts the prevailing belief that those with […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, More Thankful, Less Stressed?, on the site Neuroscience News 2 days, 15 hours ago
Summary: The state of gratitude lowers systolic blood pressure response through stress-testing experiences, demonstrating that gratitude has a unique buffering effect against both reactions to and recovery from […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, Measles Virus ‘Cooperates’ With Itself to Cause Fatal Encephalitis, on the site Neuroscience News 2 days, 16 hours ago
Summary: Measles virus that persists in the body can develop mutations in the F protein, which controls how the virus infects cells. The mutated protein can interact with its normal form, making it capable of […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, Non-invasive Neurotechnology Reduces Symptoms of Insomnia and Improves Autonomic Nervous System Function, on the site Neuroscience News 2 days, 17 hours ago
Summary: A new closed-loop, acoustic stimulation technique significantly improves sleep quality and autonomic immune system function, and reduces symptoms of insomnia.
Source: Wake Forest University
A good […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, Reducing the Temptation to Cheat in Relationships, on the site Neuroscience News 3 days, 13 hours ago
Summary: Perspective-taking and empathy not only reduce the temptation to cheat on a partner, but they also help protect against other relationship-destroying behaviors.
Source: University of Rochester
The […]
Neuroscience News wrote a new post, Poor Literacy Linked to Worse Mental Health Worldwide, on the site Neuroscience News 3 days, 14 hours ago
Summary: Poor literacy skills or being illiterate is associated with an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression, researchers say. Additionally, poor literacy is also linked to increased feelings of […]
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