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·April 10, 2023·5 min read

Table Tennis Brain Teaser: Playing Against Robots Makes Our Brains Work Harder

When playing against another human opponent, neurons in the brain work in unison. However, when playing against a robotic server, neural activity desynchronizes a new study reports.

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·April 10, 2023·6 min read

New Insights on Brain Development Sequence Through Adolescence

In adolescents, brain areas associated with emotional, social, and cognitive functions appear to remain more plastic, or malleable, than other brain areas, thus rendering young people more sensitive to socioeconomic environments throughout adolescence.

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·April 8, 2023·5 min read

Pandemic May Have Triggered Second “Midlife Crisis” for Over-50s

Anxiety and depression that occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic appear to trigger a second "midlife crisis" in those aged 50 and older. Researchers say women struggled more than men with psychological distress during the pandemic, and this may exacerbate and accelerate neurodegeneration, mental health, and overall health disorders.

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·April 8, 2023·5 min read

You Are Not Alone: What Science Can Tell Us About the Experience of Unexplainable Presence

Researchers explain the neuroscience behind why we sometimes feel the presence of another when we are alone in an empty room.

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·April 8, 2023·6 min read

How Do We Know if Our Brain Is Capable of Repairing Itself?

A new study examines the regenerative potential of the human brain in aging and neurological diseases, which could provide an alternative to conventional strategies for enhancing or restoring brain function. Recent single-cell transcriptomic studies in the adult human hippocampus yielded conflicting results, and the researchers found that the design, analysis, and interpretation of these studies in the adult human hippocampus can be confounded by specific issues that require particular attention and would greatly profit from an open discussion in the field.

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·April 8, 2023·6 min read

Four Different Autism Subtypes Identified by Brain Activity

Using a combination of machine learning and neuroimaging data, researchers report people on the autism spectrum can be classified into four different subtype groups based on brain activity and behavior.

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·April 8, 2023·4 min read

How Parents Feel About Feelings Can Deeply Affect a Child’s Development

How parents express and process their emotions can have an impact on their child's emotional and social development, researchers report.

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·April 8, 2023·5 min read

How the Brain Slows Down When We Focus Our Gaze

A new study reveals that the brain can switch between slow and fast integration of information, allowing it to modulate the timescales on which it operates. The study also provides insight into how the structure of neural networks determines the speed at which information is integrated, which may have implications for future research on brain function and cognitive processes.

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·April 7, 2023·5 min read

In Bilingual Readers, the Visual Cortex Processes Latin and Chinese Characters Differently

In people who are bilingual in English and Chinese, certain cortical areas react specifically to Chinese ideograms and appear to be involved in facial recognition processing.

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·April 7, 2023·5 min read

Breast and Mixed-Fed Babies Found to Be at Lower Risk of Learning Disabilities

Babies who are exclusively breastfed or consume a mixed diet of breast and formula milk during the first 8 weeks of life are at lower risk of having learning disabilities compared to those who are exclusively bottle-fed, a new study reports.

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·April 7, 2023·6 min read

New Genetic Finding Provides Clue for Personalizing Depression Treatment

The NPAS4 gene may play a critical role in linking long-term stress to depression and depressive behaviors. The findings may lead to new, targeted treatments for depression as a result of chronic stress.

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·April 7, 2023·7 min read

High Blood Pressure in Your 30s Is Associated With Worse Brain Health in Your 70s

High blood pressure during your 30s increases the risk of dementia and cognitive decline later in life. Treating hypertension early can help to prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease in your 70s.