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Eye Contact Prepares Brains for Social Interaction

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2019

A new neuroimaging study reveals real time eye contact is a basis for effective social communication. The study found eye contact between two people simultaneously activated the same areas of each person's brain. ... Read More...

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Biggest Ever Map of Human Alzheimer’s Brain Published

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 4, 2019

An international team of researchers have compiled the largest dataset to date that details differences between healthy brains and those with Alzheimer's disease. The researchers have released the data online and is free to use. ... Read More...

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Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Alleviates Chronic, Treatment Resistant Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 30, 2019

Using transcranial magnetic stimulation, researchers have successfully restored network function between the prefrontal cortex and cerebellum, helping to improve symptoms in those with treatment resistant schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Surprising Role of the Cerebellum in Reward and Social Behaviors

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 17, 2019

Researchers reveal the role the cerebellum plays in helping to control the brain's reward system. The researchers identified a direct connection from the cerebellum to the ventral tegmental area. The study may shed new light on neural networks associated with social dysfunction.... Read More...

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Tips For A New Year Tuneup For Your Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 31, 2018

Researchers provide strategies for enhancing brain health and lowering stress in the new year.... Read More...

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Hidden Region in Human Brain Discovered

Neuroscience NewsNovember 27, 2018

Researchers have identified a hidden region in the human brain near the spinal cord junction. The discovery of the Endorestiform Nucleus may help advance treatments for Parkinson's disease, researchers report.... Read More...

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To Predict the Future, the Brain Has Two Clocks

Neuroscience NewsNovember 20, 2018

Researchers report there are two distinct ways in which we make temporal predictions, and these rely on different parts of the brain. The findings offer a new perspective on how humans calculate when to make a move. ... Read More...

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Making Moves and Memories: Are They Connected?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 15, 2018

Researchers have identified a new role for the cerebellum. Rather than just helping to control muscle activity, the cerebellum may also play a critical role in cognitive functions. ... Read More...

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Discovery of First Genetic Variants Associated with Meaning of Life

Neuroscience NewsOctober 3, 2018

Researchers have identified two genetic variants for meaning in life and six genetic variants for happiness. ... Read More...

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ADHD May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 12, 2018

A new study reports those with ADHD are at an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study reveals people with ADHD are twice as likely to develop early onset Parkinson's between the ages of 21-66. Additionally, those who are prescribed stimulant medications to help reduce ADHD symptoms, including Ritalin and Adderal, are at a 6-8 times increased risk of developing Parkinson's.... Read More...

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Surprise Finding in Neurons

Neuroscience NewsAugust 10, 2018

Researchers discover higher infection rates in Purkinje cells with the herpesvirus HHV-6 in patients with bipolar disorder.... Read More...

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Upgrade for Virtual Brain Cell

Neuroscience NewsAugust 7, 2018

Computational neurosciences have created a virtual version of Purkinje cells in the brain's cerebellum. The virtual cells may shed light on how Purkinje cells work.... Read More...

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News

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Most Teens Report Using Marijuana Less Often After Legalization

Research into aphasia reveals new interactions between language and thought

Neuroscience

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Most Teens Report Using Marijuana Less Often After Legalization

Research into aphasia reveals new interactions between language and thought

Neurology

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Periodontitis may raise the risk for developing dementia

New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease

AI

AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Less-invasive procedure helps surgeons pinpoint epilepsy surgical candidates

Robotics

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Psychology

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Fast-acting psychedelic associated with improvements in depression/anxiety

NIH-funded rodent study finds molecular link between adolescent alcohol use and adult anxiety

Biggest Ever Map of Human Alzheimer’s Brain Published

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Alleviates Chronic, Treatment Resistant Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Hidden Region in Human Brain Discovered

To Predict the Future, the Brain Has Two Clocks

Making Moves and Memories: Are They Connected?

Discovery of First Genetic Variants Associated with Meaning of Life

ADHD May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

Surprise Finding in Neurons

Upgrade for Virtual Brain Cell