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Inflammation linked to chemical imbalance in schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2019

Increased kynurenic acid production has been implicated in the pathology of schizophrenia. The findings provide a new target for cell-specific treatments that help reduce the production of kynurenic acid and reduce symptoms of schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Brain Changes Found in Self-Injuring Teen Girls Similar to BPD

Neuroscience NewsNovember 13, 2018

A new neuroimaging study reveals the brains of teenage girls who self harm show similar features to adults with borderline personality disorder. ... Read More...

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Sensitive Babies Become Altruistic Toddlers

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 28, 2018

A baby's attention to fearful faces may predict their level of altruism as toddlers, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Marijuana May Bring Relief to Those Suffering Sciatica

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 9, 2018

Researchers report THC oil may be beneficial in providing pain relief for those suffering radicular pain, such as sciatica. The study reports marijuana reduces connections between areas of the brain that process sensory signals and emotions.... Read More...

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How the Brain Forgets on Purpose

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 7, 2018

Researchers implicate the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and hippocampus in in our ability to actively forget a memory. ... Read More...

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How the Brain Suppresses the Act of Revenge

Neuroscience NewsAugust 21, 2018

A new neuroimaging study reveals the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex plays a vital role in suppressing the act of revenge.... Read More...

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Link Found Between Resilience to Dyslexia and Gray Matter in Frontal Cortex

Neuroscience NewsJuly 26, 2018

Researchers report high density of neurons in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex play a significant role in resilient dyslexia.... Read More...

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Neural Link Between Depression and Bad Sleep Identified

Neuroscience NewsJuly 25, 2018

Researchers have identified a neural link between depression and sleep problems. The study reports brain regions associated with short term memory, self and negative emotions are strongly connected in those with depression, and this may lead to bad sleep quality.... Read More...

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How the Brain Controls Food Cravings

Neuroscience NewsJuly 23, 2018

A new EEG study reveals when activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is suppressed, cravings for high calorie food increases.... Read More...

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Savory Foods May Promote Healthy Eating Through Effects on the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2018

Researchers report consuming a savory broth can produce subtle neurobiological changes that promotes healthy eating behaviors and food choices. ... Read More...

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Brain Stimulation Decreases Intent to Commit Assault

Neuroscience NewsJuly 3, 2018

A new study reveals the desire to carry our physical or sexual assault can be curbed with the help of tDCS. The brain stimulation technique also increases the perception in potential offenders that such violence is morally wrong.... Read More...

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Your Brain Anatomy May Play a Role in Determining Your Food Choices

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

Gray matter volume in the dosolateral and ventromedial prefrontal cortex predicts whether you will choose a health food option or not, researchers report.... Read More...

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Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

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Exposure to air pollution before and after birth may affect fundamental cognitive abilities

Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

Neurology

Nerve stimulation could provide new treatment option for most common type of stroke

New neurons form in the brain into tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’s

AI

Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

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Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Psychology

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Short-term use of opioids increases subjective pleasure

DLPFC

Inflammation linked to chemical imbalance in schizophrenia

Brain Changes Found in Self-Injuring Teen Girls Similar to BPD

Marijuana May Bring Relief to Those Suffering Sciatica

How the Brain Forgets on Purpose

Link Found Between Resilience to Dyslexia and Gray Matter in Frontal Cortex

Neural Link Between Depression and Bad Sleep Identified

How the Brain Controls Food Cravings

Savory Foods May Promote Healthy Eating Through Effects on the Brain

Your Brain Anatomy May Play a Role in Determining Your Food Choices