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Vitamin D deficiency in childhood linked to aggression and mood disorders in adolescence

Neuroscience NewsAugust 20, 2019

Middle-school aged children with vitamin D deficiency were twice as likely to develop externalizing behavior problems and mood disorders during adolescence than their peers with higher levels of the vitamin.... Read More...

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Micronutrients affect gut bacteria associated with ADHD in small but promising study

Neuroscience NewsAugust 20, 2019

A small-scale study found children with ADHD who took micronutrients had lower levels of gut bacteria previously linked to the disorder, and a healthier range of overall microbiota. The study indicates micronutrient supplements could be a safe therapy for those with ADHD. Researchers stress further research is needed.... Read More...

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Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Neuroscience NewsAugust 17, 2019

In a world of digital assistants, are we forgetting our manners? Not yet, researchers say. Using Siri and Alexas is not making adults rude. However, this may not be the case for children. Fortunately, digital assistant service provides are taking steps to reward children for general politeness.... Read More...

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Political campaigns may influence acceptance of violence against women

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2019

Study links acceptance of violent attitudes toward women and more tolerance to 'rape culture' with a person's presidential candidate support in the 2016 election.... Read More...

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Impulsive behavior linked to sleep and screen time

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2019

Too little sleep and too much screen time are linked to increased impulsive behaviors, especially in younger people. Reducing recreational screen time to two hours a day and sleeping for 9-11 hours per night can help curb impulse behaviors.... Read More...

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Glial cells are critical players in brain’s response to social stress

Neuroscience NewsAugust 13, 2019

The behavior of oligodendrocytes plays a critical role in determining whether we tolerate or succumb to stress. ... Read More...

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Machine learning decodes genetic influence over behavior

Neuroscience NewsAugust 13, 2019

Machine learning is helping researchers uncover the genetic influence on foraging behaviors in mice.... Read More...

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Nearly 1 in 2 swingers uses recreational drugs to intensify sex

Neuroscience NewsAugust 12, 2019

Half of all people who practice sexual swinging use recreational drugs to enhance their experience. Researchers report women are more likely to use drugs than either straight or bisexual men, increasing the risk of them participating in unprotected sex and contracting a sexually transmitted infection.... Read More...

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Teenage eating disorders linked to early childhood eating habits

Neuroscience NewsAugust 12, 2019

Children who are picky eaters are at an increased risk of developing anorexia during their teen years. Those who overeat as children are at higher risk of binge eating disorders. Persistent undereating during childhood increased the risk of developing anorexia in teen years by 6% for girls. ... Read More...

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Neuroscientists make major breakthrough in 200-year-old puzzle

Neuroscience NewsAugust 12, 2019

Time plays a key role when it comes to Weber's Law.... Read More...

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The new field of sonogenetics uses sound waves to control the behavior of brain cells

Neuroscience NewsAugust 11, 2019

A new technology known as sonogenetics can control neural activity by using sound frequencies. The technology could be used to non-invasively treat a range of neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease and epilepsy.... Read More...

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Prenatal parental stress linked to behavior problems in toddlers

Neuroscience NewsAugust 6, 2019

The prenatal wellbeing of first-time mothers has a direct effect on the behavior of children at 24 months. Mothers who experienced stress and anxiety while pregnant were more likely to have children who displayed behavioral problems, such as temper tantrums, spitefulness and restlessness. The children also exhibited emotional problems, including being clingy, tearfulness and unhappiness. Emotional problems were exacerbated if their parents experienced relationship problems during early pregnancy.... Read More...

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behavioral neuroscience

Vitamin D deficiency in childhood linked to aggression and mood disorders in adolescence

Micronutrients affect gut bacteria associated with ADHD in small but promising study

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Impulsive behavior linked to sleep and screen time

Machine learning decodes genetic influence over behavior

Nearly 1 in 2 swingers uses recreational drugs to intensify sex

Teenage eating disorders linked to early childhood eating habits

Neuroscientists make major breakthrough in 200-year-old puzzle

The new field of sonogenetics uses sound waves to control the behavior of brain cells

Prenatal parental stress linked to behavior problems in toddlers