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·November 17, 2020·5 min read

The Neural Mechanisms Behind Support for Political Violence

People with strong moral and political convictions who saw images of protestors congruent to their own views showed activation in the brain's reward system. The study suggests violent acts in political protests can arise as a desire to act morally, rather than from bad intentions. Read More

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·November 15, 2020·4 min read

The Future’s Uncertain, but Noradrenaline Can Help Us Adapt

In times of uncertainty, noradrenaline helps us learn and adapt our behaviors, researchers report. Read More

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·November 9, 2020·4 min read

Researchers Isolate and Decode Brain Signal Patterns for Specific Behaviors

A new machine-learning algorithm has uncovered new neural mechanisms and enhanced the decoding of behaviors directly from brain signaling data. Read More

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·October 29, 2020·3 min read

Brainstem Neurons Control Both Behavior and Misbehavior

Study reveals how gene control mechanisms determine the identity of neurons in the embryonic brainstem. A failure in differentiation in developing brainstem neurons can lead to behavioral abnormalities, including ADHD. Read More

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·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. Read More

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·August 28, 2020·5 min read

Genetic Link Between Cattle Temperament and Autism

Study found genes implicated in cattle temperament contribute to neural developmental functions and are differentially expressed in the human brain. Some ASD related genes are associated with cattle temperament. Read More

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·August 15, 2020·5 min read

Pregnant Mother’s Immunity Tied to Behavioral and Emotional Challenges for Kids With Autism

Children born to mothers who experienced immune disorders during pregnancy, including allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, and autoinflammatory syndromes, are more likely to exhibit behavioral and emotional problems. The child's sex may interact with maternal immune conditions to influence the outcome of ASD symptoms. While maternal immune disorders were associated with emotional and behavioral problems in children on the autism spectrum, there was no association with reduced cognitive function. Read More

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·August 10, 2020·4 min read

Biology Blurs Line Between Sexes and Behaviors

Researchers have identified a genetic switch in neurons that can toggle between sex-specific states when necessary. Read More

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·August 10, 2020·1 min read

Prenatal Depression Alters Child’s Brain Connectivity and Affects Behavior

Prenatal depression can have a significant influence on a child's brain development and behavior. Greater symptoms of prenatal depression were associated with weaker white matter connections between areas of the brain involved in emotional processing. The weakened white matter connectivity was linked to increased aggression and hyperactivity in male children. The change could lead to dysregulated emotional states in children and explain why children whose mothers experienced PND are more prone to developing depression later in life. Read More

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·July 31, 2020·5 min read

‘Little Brain’ or Cerebellum Not So Little After All

High resolution imaging reveals the human cerebellum is 80% of the area of the cortex. The findings indicate this area of the brain likely grew larger as human behavior and cognition evolved. Read More