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Playing video games generally not harmful to boys’ social development

Neuroscience NewsApril 23, 2019

Contrary to popular belief, playing video games does not have an overall negative impact on the social development of boys. However, girls who spend more time playing video games at age 10 have weaker social skills than girls who spend less time gaming. ... Read More...

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Study suggests overdiagnosis of schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsApril 23, 2019

Researchers provide evidence schizophrenia may be overdiangosed in patients experiencing anxiety and other mood disorders. ... Read More...

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Artificial intelligence can diagnose PTSD by analyzing voices

Neuroscience NewsApril 22, 2019

Artificial intelligence technology is able to objectively differentiate between those with PTSD and those without by analyzing speech samples, with 89.1% accuracy.... Read More...

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New drug mimics benefits of ketamine for depression

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2019

NV-5138, a small molecule drug that mimics the action of ketamine, provides fast-acting antidepressant responses in rodent models of depression. The drug is currently undergoing Phase 1 testing in humans.... Read More...

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Indicators of despair rising among Gen X-ers entering middle age

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2019

Study reveals evidence of rising feelings of despair in Generation X'ers reaching middle age that cuts across racial, educational and geographical divides. ... Read More...

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Train your brain, change your brain

Neuroscience NewsApril 14, 2019

Neurofeedback training helps reinforce brain patterns associated with motor function while participants complete imaginary motor tasks. The findings may help in the rehabilitation for stroke and other disorders that compromise motor function. ... Read More...

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Ketamine reverses neural changes underlying depression-related behaviors: Mouse study

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2019

The formation of prefrontal cortex dendritic spine formation sustains the remission of depressive related symptoms and behaviors following ketamine treatment by restoring lost spines. ... Read More...

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How technology can help prompt positive memories for people with depression

Neuroscience NewsApril 9, 2019

Researchers propose adapting computer technologies to help those with depression recall positive memories. Most existing technologies focused on supporting memory impairments are geared towards episodic memory recall and cognitive impairments related to neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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A sleep-deprived brain interprets impressions negatively

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2019

Sleep loss leads to negativity bias, negative mood and impaired emotional regulation.... Read More...

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Childhood trauma has lasting effect on brain connectivity in patients with depression

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2019

Study finds an association between resting state network connectivity abnormalities in those with major depressive disorder who experienced childhood trauma.... Read More...

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Anti-inflammatory medicine can have a beneficial effect on depression

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2019

Anti-inflammatory medications, such as those commonly prescribed for arthritis, improve depressive symptoms in those with MDD. ... Read More...

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Herpes virus link to bipolar disorder and depression

Neuroscience NewsApril 7, 2019

Findings provide evidence to support the role of human roseoloviruses, HHV-6A, and HHV-6B in bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.... 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?

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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?

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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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Scientists translate brain signals into speech sounds

Artificial intelligence can diagnose PTSD by analyzing voices

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Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

Haunted by the past: Insomniacs unable to get emotional distress off their mind

depression

Study suggests overdiagnosis of schizophrenia

Artificial intelligence can diagnose PTSD by analyzing voices

New drug mimics benefits of ketamine for depression

Indicators of despair rising among Gen X-ers entering middle age

Train your brain, change your brain

Ketamine reverses neural changes underlying depression-related behaviors: Mouse study

How technology can help prompt positive memories for people with depression

A sleep-deprived brain interprets impressions negatively

Childhood trauma has lasting effect on brain connectivity in patients with depression

Anti-inflammatory medicine can have a beneficial effect on depression

Herpes virus link to bipolar disorder and depression