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Behavioral disorders in kids with autism linked to reduced brain connectivity

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2019

Reduced connectivity between the amygdala and ventrolateral prefrontal cortex has been identified in children on the autism spectrum who exhibit disruptive behaviors, compared to those on the spectrum who do not. Findings suggest this distinct brain network could be independent of core autism symptoms.... Read More...

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Connection of Children to Nature Brings Less Distress, Hyperactivity and Behavioral Problems

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 11, 2019

A new study reveals spending time connecting with nature helps to reduce behavioral problems and anxiety in children, as well as improving overall health.... Read More...

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Gut-Brain Connection Signals Behavioral Alterations While Eating: Worm Study

Neuroscience NewsDecember 20, 2018

Researchers have identified neurons in the guts of C. elegans that detect when bacteria are ingested and release a neurotransmitter that signals the brain to halt locomotion. ... Read More...

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Learning From Mistakes: Neurons Which Catch Our Mistakes and Correct Our Behavior Identified

Neuroscience NewsDecember 9, 2018

Researchers identified specific neurons in the medial prefrontal cortex, called self monitoring error neurons, that fire immediately after people make a mistake.... Read More...

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Neural Code that Predicts Behavior Identified

Neuroscience NewsNovember 26, 2018

Differences in activity between the left and right superior colliculi help researchers predict whether an animal was seeing an event. ... Read More...

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Music Improves Social Communication in Children with ASD

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

A new study reports children on the autism spectrum who participate in musical activities have significantly improved social communication skills than those who are not exposed to music therapy.... Read More...

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Behavioral Risk Factors for Depression Vary with Age

Neuroscience NewsOctober 30, 2018

According to a new study, certain behavioral risk factors strongly predict the likelihood of a person developing depression, and these risk factors change as we age.... Read More...

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Smell and Behavior: The Scents of Taking Action

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2018

Researchers report an inhibitory circuit which releases GABA into the olfactory bulb modulates behavioral responses to odors in lampreys.... Read More...

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One in Ten Heavy Cannabis Users Experience Withdrawal After Quitting

Neuroscience NewsOctober 22, 2018

Researchers report 1 in 10 people who are heavy cannabis users experience cannabis withdrawal syndrome upon quitting. ... Read More...

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Infants’ Brain Circuitry Linked to Future Health

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2018

Researchers reveal the growth rates of a baby's brain circuits may help to predict the child's IQ, emotional behavior and cognitive abilities at the age of four. ... Read More...

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Biomarker Associated with Aggression in Children Identified

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 26, 2018

Using EEG, researchers have identified smaller spikes in the P3 brain wave is associated with aggressive behavior in young children. The findings could help to diagnose toddlers with aggressive tendencies before their behaviors become ingrained, researchers say.... Read More...

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How the Brain Suppresses the Act of Revenge

Neuroscience NewsAugust 21, 2018

A new neuroimaging study reveals the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex plays a vital role in suppressing the act of revenge.... Read More...

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Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

Sleep frees the hippocampus for new memory contents

Off with her head! Did Anne Boleyn really try to speak after being beheaded?

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Off with her head! Did Anne Boleyn really try to speak after being beheaded?

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behavior

Behavioral disorders in kids with autism linked to reduced brain connectivity

Connection of Children to Nature Brings Less Distress, Hyperactivity and Behavioral Problems

Gut-Brain Connection Signals Behavioral Alterations While Eating: Worm Study

Learning From Mistakes: Neurons Which Catch Our Mistakes and Correct Our Behavior Identified

Neural Code that Predicts Behavior Identified

Behavioral Risk Factors for Depression Vary with Age

Smell and Behavior: The Scents of Taking Action

Infants’ Brain Circuitry Linked to Future Health