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Social Behavior Restored Via Brain Stimulation in Autism

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2017

In a mouse model of autism, researchers have successfully restored social behavior with the help of brain stimulation. Researchers are now considering if it would be feasible to treat children on the autism spectrum with similar neuromodulation techniques.... Read More...

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Many Different Types of Anxiety and Depression Exist

Neuroscience NewsDecember 8, 2017

Stanford researchers have identified five new categories of specific symptoms and brain area activation that can be applied to the diagnosis of anxiety and depression in a more specific manner.... Read More...

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Electrical Stimulation in Brain Bypasses Senses and Instructs Movement

Neuroscience NewsDecember 8, 2017

University of Rochester researchers report low levels of electrical stimulation delivered to areas of the brain responsible for movement can instruct an appropriate response, replacing signals for sensory processing.... Read More...

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Whole Brain Map of Electrical Connections Key to Forming Memories

Neuroscience NewsNovember 22, 2017

A new, whole brain map of neural connectivity reveals low frequency activity rhythms drive communication between key areas involved in memory processing. ... Read More...

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A Turbo Charge For Your Brain?

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2017

Using non-invasive brain stimulation, researchers stimulated the lateral prefrontal cortex and medial prefrontal cortex, enhancing executive function and self control.... Read More...

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Study Combines Music and Brain Stimulation to Improve Memory

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 22, 2017

Combining non-invasive brain stimulation with a person's favorite music from the past may help to activate old memories and improve mood for older patients with MCI, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Brain Stimulation May Help Children With Learning Difficulties

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2017

An exploratory study reveals a brain stimulation method previously suggested to help adults learn math may also help children with mathematical learning difficulties.... Read More...

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Buzzing the Vagus Nerve Just Right to Fight Inflammatory Disease

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 6, 2017

Using kilohertz frequency nerve block on vagus nerve pathways may reduce inflammation, a new study reports.... Read More...

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The brain consumes half of a child’s energy, and that could matter for weight gain

Do video games drive obesity?

Stem cells reprogrammed into neurons could reveal drugs harmful to pregnancy

Neuroscience

The brain consumes half of a child’s energy, and that could matter for weight gain

Do video games drive obesity?

Stem cells reprogrammed into neurons could reveal drugs harmful to pregnancy

Neurology

Stem cells reprogrammed into neurons could reveal drugs harmful to pregnancy

Immune system can slow degenerative eye disease: Mouse study

Sleep history predicts late-life Alzheimer’s pathology

AI

The whisper of schizophrenia: Machine learning finds ‘sound’ words predict psychosis

AI used to detect brain’s response to multiple sclerosis treatment

Brain activation provides individual-level prediction of bipolar disorder risk

Robotics

Research moves closer to brain-machine interface autonomy

Six fingers per hand: Polydactyly equals extra motor ability

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Psychology

Adolescence is the game-changer for schizophrenia

Pregnant women increase peripersonal space to ‘keep dangers at arm’s length’

Many choices seems promising until you actually have to choose

brain stimualtion

Electrical Stimulation in Brain Bypasses Senses and Instructs Movement

Whole Brain Map of Electrical Connections Key to Forming Memories

A Turbo Charge For Your Brain?

Study Combines Music and Brain Stimulation to Improve Memory

Brain Stimulation May Help Children With Learning Difficulties

Buzzing the Vagus Nerve Just Right to Fight Inflammatory Disease