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·April 8, 2021·6 min read

Chronic Sinus Inflammation Appears to Alter Brain Activity

Researchers link the inflammation associated with chronic sinus infections to alterations in brain activity in networks that govern cognition, external stimuli, and introspection. The findings shed light on why people suffering from sinus infections often report poor concentration and other short-term cognitive problems. Read More

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·April 8, 2021·7 min read

A Blood Test For Depression and Bipolar Disorder

A new blood test can distinguish the severity of a person's depression and their risk for developing severe depression at a later point. The test can also determine if a person is at risk for developing bipolar disorder. Researchers say the blood test can also assist in tailoring individual options for therapeutic interventions. Read More

Electrophysiology Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·April 7, 2021·4 min read

Reversing a Genetic Cause of Poor Stress Responses in Mice

Study reveals the role the mouse gene Ophn1 plays in helpless behaviors and identified three methods in which to reverse the effect. Read More

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·April 7, 2021·5 min read

Late Night Snacks May Hurt Your Workplace Performance

Snacking on unhealthy foods late at night was associated with problematic physical symptoms, including headaches and stomach aches the next morning. Additionally, snacking on junk foods before bed was associated with negative moods the next day. The changes in both physical and mental symptoms were, in turn, associated with decreased performance at work. Read More

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·April 7, 2021·4 min read

Why Our Brains Miss Opportunities to Improve Through Subtraction

Study explains the human tendency to look at a situation, or object, that needs improvement in different contexts, and instead, generally believe adding an element is a better solution than removing one. Read More

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·April 7, 2021·4 min read

Memory and Executive Function Symptoms More Accurate for Predicting CTE Than Mood and Behavior

Cognitive symptoms such as problems with memory and executive function, but not mood or motor disorders, were associated with CTE pathology. The findings advance the ability to diagnose CTE in living people. Until now, post mortem analysis was the only reliable method to detect CTE. Read More

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·April 7, 2021·6 min read

Childhood Cognitive Problems Could Lead to Mental Health Issues in Later Life

Children who experience cognitive difficulties, such as attention problems or problems with working memory, have an increased risk of developing mental health disorders as young adults. Read More

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Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·April 7, 2021·3 min read

Brain Regions Respond to Familiar and Unfamiliar Music, Even Without Musical Training

Passive exposure to music is enough to drive the development of music selectivity. Read More

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·April 6, 2021·4 min read

‘Brain Glue’ Helps Repair Circuitry in Severe TBI

A newly developed reparative hydrogel, which researchers are dubbing "brain glue", protects against loss of brain tissue following a TBI and can aid in functional neural repair. Read More

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 6, 2021·4 min read

Key Brain Molecule May Play Role in Many Brain Disorders

miRNA29 is a key cellular switch in controlling late-stage brain development. Deleting miRNA29 in mice resulted in problems associated with a range of neurodevelopmental problems, including autism and epilepsy. Read More

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·April 6, 2021·6 min read

Accelerated Cellular Aging Associated With Mortality Seen in Depressed Individuals

DNA markers in cells of patients with major depressive disorder appear to be two years older than markers in cells of people without the mental health disorder. Read More