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How Bullying Affects the Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 12, 2018

A new study reports children and teens who face chronic bullying have altered brain structure, as well as problems with anxiety and depression. Researchers found those who were bullies had structural changes to the putamen and caudate, contributing to the development of anxiety related behaviors and emotional processing.... Read More...

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Bigger Brains Are Smarter, But Not By Much

Neuroscience NewsDecember 1, 2018

Neuroimaging information reveals a small but significant positive association between brain volume and cognitive performance.... Read More...

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Epilepsy Linked to Brain Volume and Thickness Differences

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2018

UCL researchers report epilepsy is associated with gray matter differences in thickness and volume in several brain regions.... Read More...

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Little Wasp Bodies Means Little Wasp Brain Regions

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2018

Drexel University researchers reveal that while evolution may have allowed for bigger brains, some regions may not have kept up with the growth.... Read More...

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Here’s What We Think Alzheimer’s Does to the Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2017

A new paper explores different findings about the development of Alzheimer's and considers how personalized treatments may help combat this complex disease.... Read More...

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Research Suggests Association Between Gut Bacteria and Emotion

Neuroscience NewsJune 30, 2017

A new study identifies gut bacteria that appears to interact with brain areas associated with mood and behavior.... Read More...

Gray Matter Density Increases During Adolescence

Neuroscience NewsMay 26, 2017

While brain volume decreases during the transition from childhood to young adulthood, gray matter volume actually increases, researchers report.... Read More...

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Predicting People’s Brain Age Could Help Spot Who is at Risk of Early Death

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2017

Using neuroimaging technology, researchers are able to predict a person's brain age. This could also help to spot who is at risk of poor health and early death.... Read More...

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Study Links Brain Structure, Anxiety and Negative Bias in Healthy Adults

Neuroscience NewsApril 13, 2017

According to researchers, healthy people with a smaller inferior frontal cortex are more prone to anxiety and tend to view neutral events negatively.... Read More...

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SuperAger Brains Shrink More Slowly Than Peers’ Brains

Neuroscience NewsApril 4, 2017

Typical agers lose brain volume twice as fast as SuperAgers, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Mediterranean Diet May Have Lasting Effects on Brain Health

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 4, 2017

A new study reports older people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain volume during a 3 year period than those who didn't.... Read More...

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Aerobic Exercise Preserves Brain Volume and Improves Cognitive Function

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2016

According to researchers, adults with mild cognitive impairment who embarked in aerobic exercise for times a week for six months had increased volume in specific brain areas.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s Protein Accidentally Transmitted to Patients Via Discontinued Medical Treatments

Santa’s Watching: Threat of Being on Naughty List Doesn’t Work For Many Kids

Researchers Find Roots of Neuropsychiatric Diseases in Developing Brain

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Alzheimer’s Protein Accidentally Transmitted to Patients Via Discontinued Medical Treatments

Researchers Find Roots of Neuropsychiatric Diseases in Developing Brain

Neurology

Alzheimer’s Protein Accidentally Transmitted to Patients Via Discontinued Medical Treatments

Intellectually Active Lifestyle Protects Against Neurodegeneration in Huntington’s

How Teens Deal with Stress May Affect Immune System

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Researchers Find Roots of Neuropsychiatric Diseases in Developing Brain

Genetic Changes Associated with Physical Activity

Editing Consciousness: How Bereaved People Control Their Thoughts Without Knowing It

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Researchers 3D Print Prototype for a ‘Bionic Eye’

Improvement if Humanlike Conversations in Humanoid Robots

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Santa’s Watching: Threat of Being on Naughty List Doesn’t Work For Many Kids

Researchers Find Roots of Neuropsychiatric Diseases in Developing Brain

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How Bullying Affects the Brain

Bigger Brains Are Smarter, But Not By Much

Epilepsy Linked to Brain Volume and Thickness Differences

Little Wasp Bodies Means Little Wasp Brain Regions

Here’s What We Think Alzheimer’s Does to the Brain

Research Suggests Association Between Gut Bacteria and Emotion

Gray Matter Density Increases During Adolescence

Predicting People’s Brain Age Could Help Spot Who is at Risk of Early Death

Study Links Brain Structure, Anxiety and Negative Bias in Healthy Adults

SuperAger Brains Shrink More Slowly Than Peers’ Brains

Mediterranean Diet May Have Lasting Effects on Brain Health

Aerobic Exercise Preserves Brain Volume and Improves Cognitive Function