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·March 4, 2016·4 min read

Gene Required to Control Behavioral States May Be Linked to Autism

Researchers have discovered a gene that plays an important role in controlling the switch of behavior between alternative states. Deletion of this gene in humans has been noted in some cases of Autism.

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·March 3, 2016·7 min read

Hey Bro! Bromances May Be Good For Male Health

According to a new study, 'Bromances' may acutally generate healthy effects, especially in times of mild stress.

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·March 3, 2016·5 min read

Looking at Brain Activity May Aid Self Motivation

Researchers are using a new brain imaging strategy to understand how to manipulate specific neural circuits in order to help motivate people.

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·March 2, 2016·5 min read

Long Term Stress Erodes Memory

Researchers pin memory loss to neuroinflammation and the immune system following sustained stress.

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·March 2, 2016·3 min read

Put Down That Phone! Mobile Device Addiction Linked to Depression and Anxiety

Researchers report cell phone addiction is linked to depression and anxiety in college aged students.

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·March 1, 2016·5 min read

Neuroimaging Shows Impact of PTSD in Earthquake Survivors

A new study shows surprising differences in brain structure among adult survivors of earthquakes both with and without PTSD.

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·February 27, 2016·2 min read

Reaction to Stress More Important Than Its Frequency

A new study reports the way you deal with stress is more detrimental to health than the frequency stress is experienced.

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·February 26, 2016·5 min read

Poorer Memory Linked to Being Overweight

A new study reports on an association between high body mass index and poorer performance on episodic memory tests.

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·February 20, 2016·4 min read

4Hz Oscillations Synchronize Prefrontal Amygdala Circuits During Fear Behavior

Researchers show freezing behavior associated with feat is associated with an internally generated brain state that manifests in sustained 4 Hz oscillatory dynamics in the dorsal medial prefrontal cortex-basolateral amygdala circuits.

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·February 15, 2016·3 min read

Virtual Reality Therapy Could Help People With Depression

According to researchers, immersive virtual reality therapy could help people with depression to be less critical and more compassionate toward themselves, thus reducing some depressive symptoms.