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Mothers Whose Responses to Infants’ Facial Cues Increase Reports Stronger Bonds with Babies

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

Researchers report increases in cortical responses to infants' faces between the prenatal to postnatal period is associated with more positive relationships with the baby after birth.... Read More...

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Decoding Mood from Human Brain Signals

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 10, 2018

Researchers have built a decoder which is able to translate neural signals into mood variations. ... Read More...

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15 Minutes of Exercise Creates Optimal Brain State for Mastering New Motor Skills

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2018

A new study reports a short burst of exercise can dramatically improve long term retention of new motor skills.... Read More...

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Why We Need to Figure Out a Theory of Consciousness

Neuroscience NewsMay 15, 2018

A new article looks at theories of consciousness and novel research aimed at providing a better understanding of the roots of consciousness.... Read More...

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Brain Activity May Explain Diabetics’ Negative Feelings and Increased Depression Risk

Neuroscience NewsMay 7, 2018

According to researchers, people with diabetes may be at increased risk of suffering from depression as a result of biological problems in regulating sugar levels that influence emotional response in the brain. Using EEG, researchers discovered those with higher levels of insulin resistance showed greater response to negative images.... Read More...

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Editing Brain Activity with Holography

Neuroscience NewsApril 30, 2018

Researchers use holographic projection into the brain to activate and suppress neurons. The technology has the ability to copy real patterns of brain activity and trick the brain into perceiving sensory information. The technology could have implications for the development of new prosthetics and brain implants.... Read More...

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Brain Activity Study Offers Potential Insight into Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2018

A new study may provide key insights into the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report people with higher levels of amyloid beta showed less activity in brain areas associated with working memory when engaged in cognitively demanding tasks.... Read More...

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Prebiotics in Infant Formula May Improve Memory, Learning and Alter Brain Function

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 17, 2018

A new study using piglets shows prebiotics used in baby formula can enhance memory and learning, as well as altering brain chemistry.... Read More...

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Physicists Negate Century-Old Assumption Regarding Neurons and Brain Activity

Neuroscience NewsDecember 21, 2017

Physicists report their findings about neurons and brain activity goes against conventional belief and could call into question thousands of scientific studies. They also believe their findings could impact new research into the origins of neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Brain Activity Buffers Against Worsening Anxiety

Neuroscience NewsNovember 17, 2017

It may be possible to buffer against developing depression and anxiety by boosting brain activity in areas associated with problem solving, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Brain Activity is Inherited: Findings May Inform Treatment For ADHD and Autism

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2017

Machine learning study reveals that, much like genetics, brain connectivity patterns are passed down from parents to children. ... Read More...

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Young Binge Drinkers Show Altered Brain Activity

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 14, 2017

Researchers report distinctive alterations in brain activity in college students who binge drink. The findings suggest binge drinking can impact brain development and the altered activity may indicate early signs of brain damage.... Read More...

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News

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Most Teens Report Using Marijuana Less Often After Legalization

Research into aphasia reveals new interactions between language and thought

Neuroscience

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Most Teens Report Using Marijuana Less Often After Legalization

Research into aphasia reveals new interactions between language and thought

Neurology

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Periodontitis may raise the risk for developing dementia

New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease

AI

AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Less-invasive procedure helps surgeons pinpoint epilepsy surgical candidates

Robotics

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Psychology

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Fast-acting psychedelic associated with improvements in depression/anxiety

NIH-funded rodent study finds molecular link between adolescent alcohol use and adult anxiety

Mothers Whose Responses to Infants’ Facial Cues Increase Reports Stronger Bonds with Babies

Decoding Mood from Human Brain Signals

15 Minutes of Exercise Creates Optimal Brain State for Mastering New Motor Skills

Why We Need to Figure Out a Theory of Consciousness

Brain Activity May Explain Diabetics’ Negative Feelings and Increased Depression Risk

Editing Brain Activity with Holography

Brain Activity Study Offers Potential Insight into Alzheimer’s Disease

Prebiotics in Infant Formula May Improve Memory, Learning and Alter Brain Function

Physicists Negate Century-Old Assumption Regarding Neurons and Brain Activity

Brain Activity Buffers Against Worsening Anxiety

Brain Activity is Inherited: Findings May Inform Treatment For ADHD and Autism

Young Binge Drinkers Show Altered Brain Activity