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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·December 17, 2015·6 min read

Brain Development Altered by Early Childhood Depression

Researchers discover the brains of children who suffered clinical depression as preschoolers had thinner gray matter in areas of the brain associated with emotional processing.

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Featured Neurology Psychology

·December 15, 2015·5 min read

Stress Increases Alzheimer’s Risk in Older People

A new study reports stress in older people increases the risk for mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to Alzheimer's disease.

Autism Featured Psychology

·December 14, 2015·5 min read

Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Increases Autism Risk by 87 Percent

A new study reports antidepressant use in pregnancy is linked to a significant increase in the risk for the offspring to develop autism.

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Brain Cancer Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 10, 2015·1 min read

Magic Mushroom Component Reduces Depression and Anxiety in Cancer Patients

Study suggests that a single dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient of magic mushrooms, may be enough to produce a lasting decrease in depression and anxiety for cancer patients.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 10, 2015·3 min read

Compound Found in Herbs and Spices Strengthens Brain Connections

A new study reports a substance found in thyme, parsley and red pepper improves neuron formation and strengthens synapses. The researchers also report the substance has the potential to treat schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neurology

·December 10, 2015·3 min read

Singing Beneficial for Memory and Mood in Early Stages of Dementia

A new study reports singing is beneficial for working memory, mood and executive function in people with mild or early stage dementia.

Featured Psychology

·December 8, 2015·5 min read

Emotions Compromised By Lack of Sleep

Researchers report a lack of sleep can have a negative impact on emotions.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 6, 2015·4 min read

Total Recall Sounds Great, But Some Things Should Be Forgotten

While neuroprosthetics that allow us to remember everything may seem like a great idea, one researcher argues such technology and abilities could have significant problems.

Featured Psychology

·December 4, 2015·3 min read

Lack of Activity Linked to Lower Quality of Life For Dementia Patients

A new study reveals that for those with dementia who live in long term care homes, there is a negative impact on the quality of life due to low levels of participation in activities.

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Featured Psychology

·December 1, 2015·3 min read

A Better Understanding of Depression

Researchers have developed a complex model of different factors which contribute to depression.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·November 30, 2015·4 min read

How Anxiety Kills Your Social Status

Researchers have identified an area of the brain that links anxious temperaments to low social status. They were also able to 'tweak' the social hierarchy in animals using vitamin B3.

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