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·April 13, 2023·5 min read

One Brain, Multiple and Simultaneous Alternative Decision Strategies

When it comes to decision-making, rather than committing to a single strategy, the brain computes multiple decision strategies simultaneously.

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·April 12, 2023·4 min read

Father’s Alcohol Consumption Before Conception Linked to Brain and Facial Defects in Offspring

Researchers report paternal alcohol exposure prior to conception is associated with an increased risk of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and facial growth defects in their offspring.

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·April 12, 2023·3 min read

People Who Think Positively About Aging Are More Likely to Recover Memory

Older people with mild cognitive impairment who have positive beliefs about aging are 30% more likely to regain normal cognitive function than those who are more pessimistic.

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·April 12, 2023·4 min read

Listening to Music During Pregnancy Benefits Baby Brain’s Ability to Encode Speech Sounds

Exposure to music or the sound of the mother singing while in the womb was associated with better neural encoding of speech sounds in infants.

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·April 12, 2023·5 min read

The Brain’s Support Cells May Play a Key Role in OCD

A newly discovered cellular mechanism that involves astrocytes, as well as neurons, appears to be involved in repetitive behaviors and OCD.

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·April 12, 2023·3 min read

How Creativity Is Possible Despite Frustration

People can unlock their creative potential and enhance their creativity by embracing frustration and using it as a tool to inspire new methods and ideas.

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·April 12, 2023·6 min read

The Brain’s Cannabinoid System Protects Against Addiction Following Childhood Maltreatment

Increased function in the brain's endocannabinoid system and differences in brain activity were discovered in those resilient to drug addiction following childhood maltreatment.

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·April 12, 2023·5 min read

Molecular Signatures in Maternal and Cord Blood Linked to Autism Risk

A new study has linked specific molecules found in maternal blood and cord blood samples to an increased risk of a child being later diagnosed with autism. Some of the molecules identified are implicated in inflammation, neurotoxicity, impaired neurotransmission, and disruption of membrane integrity.

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·April 12, 2023·4 min read

Decoding Insomnia: Machine Learning Model Predicts Sleep Disorders From Patient Records

Analyzing demographics, lifestyle data, physical exam results, and laboratory values, a new machine-learning algorithm can accurately predict whether a person is at risk of sleep disorders. Age, weight, and depression are three factors the AI technology identified as being significant predictors of insomnia.

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·April 12, 2023·6 min read

Whether Physical Exertion Feels Easy or Hard May Be Due to Dopamine Levels

Dopamine plays a vital role in why exercise and physical activity feels easy to some, but exhausting to others, a new study reports. The findings could lead to more effective ways to help people begin and stick to exercise regimes, and sheds new light on fatigue associated with depression and Parkinson's disease.