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Reading Risk Behavior in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

EEG technology allows researchers to predict risk taking behaviors in people. Researchers say higher frontal midline theta power is linked to higher cognitive control, allowing people to weigh up options more intensively during the decision making process.... 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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Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new study reports performing a simple cognitive task four days after a concussion can help activate brain areas that improve memory function and can guard against the psychological affects of brain injury.... Read More...

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Why Being Left Handed Matters for Mental Health

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2018

Researchers believe some treatments for mental health conditions may be ineffective, or even dangerous for left handed people. A new study reports areas of the brain housing alertness and determination may be on the right side for left dominant people. The new theory suggests the location of a person's neural system for emotion depends on their handedness. ... Read More...

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Gut Microbes May Contribute to Depression and Anxiety in Obesity

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2018

Researchers report a link between gut bacteria and psychological distress associated with obesity. Switching mice to high fat diets, researchers reported the animals experienced more depressive and anxiety symptoms. These were improved when antibiotics that alter the gut bacteria were administered.... Read More...

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Possible New Pathway to Treat Anxiety

Neuroscience NewsJune 14, 2018

Researchers have identified a new neural pathway that may provide a good target for a drug to reduce anxiety symptoms.... Read More...

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High Saturated Fat Diet Linked to Poor Stress Coping Skills in Adolescents

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2018

Researchers report high fat diets in teens is associated with poor stress coping skills later in life.... Read More...

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Neural Circuit Mechanisms of Emotion Identified

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2018

Researchers shed light on the mechanisms behind the anxiolytic CRH circuit in the ventral tegmental area of the brain.... Read More...

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‘Gut Instinct’ May Have Been the GPS of Human Ancestors

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2018

Researchers have discovered another purpose for the gut-brain axis; relaying information to the hippocampus to store information about our environment and location.... Read More...

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Ketamine and Psychedelic Drugs Change Structure of Neurons

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

A new study reveals psychedelics increase dendrites, dendritic spines and synapses, while ketamine may promote neuroplasticity. The findings could help develop new treatments for anxiety, depression and other related disorders.... Read More...

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Is a Stress Shot on the Horizon?

Neuroscience NewsJune 6, 2018

An immunization for stress created from beneficial bacteria could be on the horizon. The vaccine is said to have long lasting anti-inflammatory effects, making people more resilient to the psychological and physical effects of stress.... Read More...

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Single Intervention Not Enough For Anxiety

Neuroscience NewsMay 30, 2018

Researchers report a single intervention may not be helpful for young people with anxiety in the long term.... Read More...

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Binge Drinking During Adolescence Impairs Working Memory: Mouse Study

Neuroscience

Binge Drinking During Adolescence Impairs Working Memory: Mouse Study

A Peek Into the Interplay Between Sleep and Wakefulness

Ultrasound Could Help Improve Dementia Symptoms

Neurology

Ultrasound Could Help Improve Dementia Symptoms

Paralyzed Mice with Spinal Cord Injury Made to Walk Again

Pregnancy History May Be Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk

AI

Big Data Analysis Identifies New Cancer Risk Genes

Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain

Machine Learning Helps Predict Treatment Outcomes in Schizophrenia

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Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain

New ‘E-Dermis’ Brings Sense of Touch, Pain to Prosthetic Hands

Robotic Bloodhound Tracks Odors on the Ground

Psychology

Binge Drinking During Adolescence Impairs Working Memory: Mouse Study

anxiety

Reading Risk Behavior in the Brain

Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

Why Being Left Handed Matters for Mental Health

Gut Microbes May Contribute to Depression and Anxiety in Obesity

Possible New Pathway to Treat Anxiety

High Saturated Fat Diet Linked to Poor Stress Coping Skills in Adolescents

Neural Circuit Mechanisms of Emotion Identified

‘Gut Instinct’ May Have Been the GPS of Human Ancestors

Ketamine and Psychedelic Drugs Change Structure of Neurons

Is a Stress Shot on the Horizon?

Single Intervention Not Enough For Anxiety