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Pay Attention: How the Brain Performs a Background Scan to Help Focus

Neuroscience NewsJuly 13, 2018

According to researchers, vision and brain circuits perform regular background scans, making neurons available for focus based tasks. The process makes it possible for us to pay, and maintain, attention.... Read More...

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40 Genes Associated with Aggression Identified

Neuroscience NewsJuly 9, 2018

Researchers have identified 40 new genes they believe are related to aggressive behavior in both humans and mice. The findings deepen understanding of the genetic basis of aggressiveness.... Read More...

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Living with Sensory Processing Disorder

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2018

Scientists are beginning to understand the neuroscience behind sensory processing disorder and are developing new therapies to help those with SPD.... Read More...

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Psychiatric Disorders Share an Underlying Genetic Basis

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

Researchers have identified genetic overlaps between different types of psychiatric disorders including ADHD, bipolar disorder, MDD and schizophrenia. They also identified an overlap between anorexia and OCD, as well as between Tourettes and OCD.... Read More...

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WHO ‘Gaming Disorder’ Classification Opens Door for Treatment

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

Researchers say the WHO's decision to classify video game addiction as a mental health disorder will allow people to receive specialized help for the condition.... Read More...

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Placenta May Be Missing Link in Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsMay 28, 2018

A new study reveals, in combination to genetics and environmental factors, placenta health during fetal development may play a role in schizophrenia. Researchers report genes associated with schizophrenia may turn on in the placenta during complicated pregnancies.... Read More...

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Brain Structure Linked with Sex Based Differences in Anxiety Behavior: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsMay 22, 2018

A new mouse study reveals females have a three fold higher abundance of EP3, in addition to elevated levels of genes associated with major depressive disorder in the locus coeruleus. ... Read More...

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Pregnancy Drug DES May Have Triggered ADHD in Grandchildren of Women Who Used It

Neuroscience NewsMay 21, 2018

A new study reveals elevated risks of ADHD diagnosis in grandchildren of women who took a synthetic estrogen drug, known as DES, between 1948 and 1971. ... Read More...

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Prolonged Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased ASD and ADHD Risk

Neuroscience NewsApril 24, 2018

A new study reveals a link between prolonged acetaminophen use in pregnancy and an increased risk of offspring being diagnosed with ADHD or ASD. Researchers report children of mothers who had prolonged exposure to the pain killer during pregnancy had a 30% increased risk of developing ADHD and a 20% increased risk of being diagnosed with ASD.... Read More...

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Bugs and Allergies in Pregnancy Linked to Child Developmental Disorders, Including ADHD and Autism

Neuroscience NewsMarch 25, 2018

Researchers investigate the effects of maternal immune activation on the developing brain. ... Read More...

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ADHD Drug Increases Glutamate and Positive Emotion in Healthy People

Neuroscience NewsMarch 15, 2018

A new study reveals a psychostimulant prescribed for ADHD increases glutamate in the brains of healthy people, resulting in more positive emotions.... Read More...

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Understanding Addiction and Dual Diagnosis

Neuroscience NewsMarch 14, 2018

A new article investigates the link between addiction and mental health disorders. ... Read More...

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Pay Attention: How the Brain Performs a Background Scan to Help Focus

40 Genes Associated with Aggression Identified

Living with Sensory Processing Disorder

Psychiatric Disorders Share an Underlying Genetic Basis

Placenta May Be Missing Link in Schizophrenia

Brain Structure Linked with Sex Based Differences in Anxiety Behavior: Mouse Study

Pregnancy Drug DES May Have Triggered ADHD in Grandchildren of Women Who Used It

Prolonged Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased ASD and ADHD Risk

Bugs and Allergies in Pregnancy Linked to Child Developmental Disorders, Including ADHD and Autism

ADHD Drug Increases Glutamate and Positive Emotion in Healthy People

Understanding Addiction and Dual Diagnosis