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Gastrointestinal complaints in children could signal future mental health problem

Neuroscience NewsMarch 31, 2019

A correlation between gastrointestinal symptoms, adversity and childhood anxiety has been identified by researchers at Columbia University. Studying fMRI data and fecal samples, researchers noted adversity was associated with microbial diversity changes and differences prefrontal cortex activation in response to emotional faces.... Read More...

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High Speed 3D Microscope Captures Stunning Videos of Fruit Fly Nerve Cells in Action

Neuroscience NewsMarch 9, 2019

Columbia team harnesses powerful technology to uncover never-before-seen details of the nervous system, demonstrating SCAPE's broad potential to decipher the brain.... Read More...

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Prenatal Phthalate Exposure Linked to Motor Skill Deficiencies at Age 11

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 21, 2019

A new study links exposure to phthalates during pregnancy and an increased risk of motor skill deficits in 11 year old children.... Read More...

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Some Drug Combinations More Effective Than Others For Patients with Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2019

A new study reveals some drug combinations may be more beneficial for those with schizophrenia. Researchers found people with schizophrenia who took antidepressants, in combination with other medications, were less likely to be hospitalized for mental health issues than those who started another antipsychotic.... Read More...

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How Exercise May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 9, 2019

Researchers report irisin, a hormone released during physical exercise, may promote neurogenesis in the hippocampus. The study sheds new light on why exercise helps improve memory and could help to protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Cannabis Use Disorder More Prevalent in Conservative States

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2019

Researchers report young adults who live in states with liberal policies are more likely to have used cannabis within the last year than those living in more conservative states. However, the rate of cannabis use disorder is increased in states with more conservative policies.... Read More...

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Physical Activity of Any Type or Amount Cuts Health Risk From Sitting

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

A new study reports replacing 30 minutes of sitting down with physical activity, of any intensity or amount, can significantly reduce health risks and improve mortality.... Read More...

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Genes That Drive Male-Female Brain Differences and Timing of Puberty

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 2, 2019

A new study reveals a group of genes that induces differences in brain development of males and females, and triggers the initiation of sexual maturation. ... Read More...

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

Neuroscience NewsDecember 10, 2018

Using machine learning to analyze fMRI brain scans of grieving people, researchers shed light on how unconscious suppression occurs.... Read More...

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The Eyes Have It: Prions in Eyes of Those with sCJD

Neuroscience NewsNovember 26, 2018

Researchers have found evidence of sCJD related prions in the eyes of patients. The findings could lead to new diagnostics for the disease and help prevent transmission. ... Read More...

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Brain Prioritizes Most Rewarding Experiences When Storing Memories

Neuroscience NewsNovember 26, 2018

A new study reveals that over night, the brain automatically preserves memories for important events and filters out other, less relevant information. The findings provide new insight into the processes that help guide decision making and human behavior. ... Read More...

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Teens Increasingly Choosing Cannabis Over Tobacco and Alcohol

Neuroscience NewsNovember 19, 2018

A new study reports teen alcohol and tobacco use has significantly decline recently, with more choosing to use marijuana. Since 2006, researchers say, less than 50% of teens try cigarettes or alcohol before trying cannabis for the first time. ... Read More...

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Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

Sleep frees the hippocampus for new memory contents

Off with her head! Did Anne Boleyn really try to speak after being beheaded?

Neurology

Off with her head! Did Anne Boleyn really try to speak after being beheaded?

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Exercise activates memory neural networks in older adults

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Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

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Gastrointestinal complaints in children could signal future mental health problem

High Speed 3D Microscope Captures Stunning Videos of Fruit Fly Nerve Cells in Action

Prenatal Phthalate Exposure Linked to Motor Skill Deficiencies at Age 11

Some Drug Combinations More Effective Than Others For Patients with Schizophrenia

How Exercise May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

Cannabis Use Disorder More Prevalent in Conservative States

Physical Activity of Any Type or Amount Cuts Health Risk From Sitting

Genes That Drive Male-Female Brain Differences and Timing of Puberty

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

The Eyes Have It: Prions in Eyes of Those with sCJD

Brain Prioritizes Most Rewarding Experiences When Storing Memories

Teens Increasingly Choosing Cannabis Over Tobacco and Alcohol