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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·May 26, 2021·6 min read

Brain Tumors Caused by Normal Neuron Activity in Mice Predisposed to Such Tumors

Neural activity plays an underappreciated role in the development and growth of nervous system cancers, a new study reports.

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·May 26, 2021·6 min read

Amazon Indigenous Group’s Lifestyle May Hold a Key to Slowing Down Aging

The Tsimane, an indigenous people from the Bolivian Amazon, have less brain atrophy than American aging adults, a new study reports. Additionally, the decrease in their brain volume associated with aging is 70% less than seen in older American adults.

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·May 26, 2021·2 min read

Significant Otter Helps Couples Communicate From the Heart

Researchers have developed a smart-watch app they call Smart Otter, that allows couples to communicate with one another based on sensed heart rate.

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·May 26, 2021·4 min read

Memory Details Fade Over Time, With Only the Main Gist Preserved

While memories become less vibrant and detailed over time, the central gist of the memory is preserved.

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·May 26, 2021·3 min read

Don’t Count on Caffeine to Fight Sleep Deprivation

A caffeine jolt may give you a little more energy following a restless night of sleep, but it doesn't necessarily help with boosting cognition. Researchers found that while caffeine helped sleep deprived students to perform better at some simple cognition tests, it had no effect on improving performance on more challenging tasks, like placekeeping tests.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 25, 2021·4 min read

Feeling Lonely? Turn up the Volume!

Lonely and socially isolated people prefer higher volume sounds, such as loud music or background noise, compared to those who feel socially accepted, a new study reports.

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·May 25, 2021·4 min read

Impaired Dopamine Transporters Contribute to Parkinson’s Disease-Like Symptoms

A rare genetic mutation interferes with dopamine transporters in the brain, causing Parkinson's-like symptoms in children.

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·May 25, 2021·3 min read

Aesthetically Appealing Art Increases Creative Inspiration

Viewing art you find aesthetically pleasing can help boost your personal creativity, researchers report.

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·May 25, 2021·4 min read

How to Boost Muscle Regeneration and Rebuild Tissue

Compounds used by researchers in stem cell research increase the regeneration of muscles in mice with age-related muscle loss.

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·May 25, 2021·4 min read

Vitamin B6 Deficiency Enhances the Noradrenergic System, Leading to Behavioral Deficits

Study reveals vitamin B6 deficiency may contribute to the development of schizophrenia symptoms.

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·May 25, 2021·5 min read

Narcissism Linked to Aggression in Review of 437 Studies

A comparative review of 324 global research papers concludes narcissism is a risk factor for aggression and violent behaviors. The results were similar, regardless of age, gender, education level, or country of residence.

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·May 25, 2021·5 min read

Flickering Lights and Sound Could Be New Weapon Against Alzheimer’s

A "flicker treatment" that uses flickering lights and sounds has been shown to be tolerable, safe, and effective in treating adults with mild cognitive impairment.