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·September 20, 2023·3 min read

Dad Time Boosts Kids’ School Success

A new study reveals that fathers engaging in interactive activities with their children, such as reading and playing, significantly improve their kids' primary school performance. Analysis of the Millennium Cohort Study showed children of involved dads performed better by ages five and seven.

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·September 20, 2023·6 min read

Unlocking Non-Opioid Pain Relief: Acetylcholine’s Untapped Potential

Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking discovery in the field of pain management: an alternative pathway in the brain that provides relief similar to opioids but without the addiction risks. This mechanism leverages the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the ventrolateral periaqueductal gray (vlPAG) region of the brain.

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·September 20, 2023·8 min read

Is Suppressing Negative Thoughts A Path to Improved Mental Health?

A new study challenges the traditional belief surrounding the suppression of negative thoughts and mental well-being. Researchers trained participants to suppress fears and worries, observing that these thoughts became less vivid and participants' mental health improved.

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·September 20, 2023·5 min read

Genetics, Drug Reactions, and Environmental Factors Linked to Autism Development

A collaborative research effort delved deeper into the environmental factors impacting autism spectrum disorder (ASD) onset. Utilizing a mouse model treated with valproate, researchers observed an increase in the expression of the Rnf146 gene, a known ASD influencer, in the mouse's prefrontal lobe.

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·September 20, 2023·6 min read

Prenatal Phthalate Exposure Linked to Brain Size and Child IQ Reduction

A new study linked higher prenatal exposure to certain phthalates with reduced gray matter in children's brains by age 10. This exposure was also correlated with decreased IQ levels in the offspring at age 14.

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·September 20, 2023·4 min read

Brain Stimulation May Combat Nicotine Cravings

Researchers discovered that theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS) can potentially reduce cigarette cravings. The study revealed that individuals with nicotine dependence often have brain differences that might compromise their inhibitory control (IC).

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·September 20, 2023·4 min read

Autism’s Language Path: Beyond Traditional Joint Attention

Joint attention, where a person's attention is drawn to an object someone else is looking at, is fundamental to typical language acquisition. However, a comprehensive meta-analysis of 71 studies suggests that individuals with autism might learn language differently.

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·September 20, 2023·8 min read

Pioneering Biomarker for Resistant Depression Unearthed

Scientists have identified a unique biomarker in the brain that indicates recovery from treatment-resistant depression during deep brain stimulation (DBS). This significant discovery provides insights into DBS's effects on severe depression.

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·September 20, 2023·6 min read

Mapping Psychosis Reveals The Brain’s Epicentre of Schizophrenia

Researchers charted the brain's response to psychosis, specifically how it spreads, revealing potential therapeutic targets. Their study, which examined 534 individuals across various stages of psychosis, identified the hippocampus as an initial site of change.

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·September 20, 2023·5 min read

How Infant Cries Activate Mother’s Nursing Response

A new study unveils the brain mechanism in rodents behind a mother's quick response to her newborn's cry by releasing breast milk. The research reveals that a baby's wail triggers the release of the hormone oxytocin, facilitating lactation.

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·September 19, 2023·6 min read

Is Early Convalescent Plasma Treatment A Barrier to Long COVID?

Researchers found that early treatment with plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients reduces the risk of developing post-COVID conditions or "long COVID." The study revealed that patients who received the plasma, rich in SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, had a reduced hospitalization rate and fewer long COVID symptoms compared to those receiving a placebo.

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·September 19, 2023·3 min read

How Flies Turn Memories into Upwind Food Hunts

Researchers revealed how the fruit fly brain transforms memories of past rewards into actionable behaviors, guiding the fly to food. A key brain region, the mushroom body, integrates olfactory information and assigns values to odors, but the link to motor actions was unclear.

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