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·January 24, 2023·3 min read

Abnormal 12-Hour Cyclic Gene Activity Found in Schizophrenic Brains

Postmortem brains of those with schizophrenia have fewer genes associated with 12-hour activity cycles in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. Mitochondrial-related genes in the dlPFC did maintain a 12-hour rhythm, but their activity did not peak at normal times.

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·May 27, 2019·4 min read

Altered Brain Activity in Antisocial Teenagers

Neuroimaging reveals lower activation in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and angular gyrus in teenage girls with conduct disorder. Findings suggest that a reduction in prefrontal brain regions and functional connectivity during effortful emotional regulations contribute to behaviors associated with antisocial behavior in teenage girls.

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·April 1, 2016·4 min read

Baby, Are We Born To Run? Love of Exercise Begins in the Womb

Researchers report veterans with PTSD were better able to manage invasive traumatic memories with the help of mindfulness training.

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·September 19, 2017·4 min read

Behavioral Therapy Increases Connectivity in Brains of People with OCD

A neuroimaging study reveals people with OCD who receive daily cognitive behavioral therapy to help curb their compulsive behaviors show stronger connections between specific brain regions.

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·November 17, 2017·5 min read

Brain Activity Buffers Against Worsening Anxiety

It may be possible to buffer against developing depression and anxiety by boosting brain activity in areas associated with problem solving, a new study reports.

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·November 13, 2018·5 min read

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

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

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·April 1, 2016·7 min read

Brain Changes Seen in Veterans With PTSD Following Mindfulness Training

Researchers report veterans with PTSD were better able to manage invasive traumatic memories with the help of mindfulness training.

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·March 8, 2016·3 min read

Brain Network For Sharing Self Related Information on Facebook Revealed

Researchers have discovered a brain network that appears to be involved in self disclosure in social networks.

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·February 12, 2018·3 min read

Brain Scans Show Why People Get Aggressive After a Drink or Two

According to a new study, the display of aggression following the consumption of alcohol is linked to a dip in activity in the prefrontal cortex.

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·July 3, 2018·6 min read

Brain Stimulation Decreases Intent to Commit Assault

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.

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·July 6, 2017·5 min read

Brain Stimulation May Help Children With Learning Difficulties

An exploratory study reveals a brain stimulation method previously suggested to help adults learn math may also help children with mathematical learning difficulties.