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·August 28, 2018·4 min read

The Link Between Obesity, Genetics and the Brain

A new study sheds light on the roles both genetics and neuroanatomy play in obesity. Researchers report those with higher BMI had reduced cognitive flexibility, reduced ability to delay gratification and worse verbal memory. Additionally, those with increased BMI have increased amygdala and left prefrontal cortex volume. Read More

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Artificial Intelligence Featured Neuroscience

·July 10, 2015·3 min read

Improving Communication for People With Cerebral Palsy

A collaborative effort aims to provide a new method of communication for people with cerebral palsy. Read More

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·April 20, 2020·4 min read

Mind over body: The search for stronger brain-computer interfaces

Machine learning algorithm allows a brain-computer interface to readjust itself continually in the background to ensure the system is always calibrated and ready to use. Read More

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 4, 2019·3 min read

Jogging and five other exercises ward off weight gain despite ‘obesity genes’

For those with a genetic predisposition to obesity, partaking in six specific types of exercise can help combat weight gain. Jogging, yoga, power walking, certain types of dancing and mountain climbing can help reduce BMI in those with a predisposition to obesity. Surprisingly, cycling, swimming, and games like Dance Dance Revolution did not counteract the genetic effects on obesity. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 14, 2018·4 min read

Study Links Physical Characteristics and Brain Health in Psychosis

A new study reports on a link between age, body mass index and brain integrity in psychosis. Researchers discovered higher age, BMI and severity of psychotic symptoms were negatively associated with cortical thickness and brain activity when patients were asked to perform cognitive tasks. Read More

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·May 8, 2019·3 min read

Research highlights role of psychological distress and emotional eating in obesity

Lower socioeconomic status is associated with a higher risk of psychological distress. The increase in psychological distress is, in turn, associated with higher levels of emotional eating and obesity risks. Read More

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Featured Neuroscience Videos Robotics

·June 23, 2015·4 min read

Piloting A Robot Remotely With Thought

Researchers restore a sense of independence to those with limited mobility with help of a telepresence robots controlled remotely by thought. Read More

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 3, 2014·2 min read

Bioengineer Studying How the Brain Controls Movement

Researchers use computer technology to help understand how the brain circuitry controls movement. Read More

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 1, 2015·3 min read

Night Owls More Likely to Gain Excess Weight

A new study reports teens and young adults who go to bed later are more likely to gain weight than their peers who adhere to a more sensible bed time. Read More

Featured Neurology

·October 5, 2015·5 min read

Sharp Weight Loss For Older Women With Alzheimer’s Related Gene

According to a new study, women with the APOEe4 allele, a genetic variant closely tied to Alzheimer's disease, face sharper weight loss after the age of 70 than those without the gene, whether they go on to develop dementia or not. Read More