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·December 28, 2019·4 min read

Blind bags: how toy makers are making a fortune with child gambling

The popularity of blind bag collectible toys is rapidly growing among children. Researchers report blind bags tap into the same psychological mechanisms that ultimately result in gambling addiction, namely intermittent reinforcement.

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·December 27, 2019·2 min read

Evolutionary changes in brain potentially make us more prone to anxiety

Evolutionary changes in neurotransmitter uptake of VMAT1 may be responsible for higher levels of anxiety.

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·December 27, 2019·4 min read

Dopamine fasting: an expert reviews the latest craze in Silicon Valley

The latest Silicon Valley crazy of dopamine fasting promises to "reset" the brain to be more effective and appreciate the smaller things in life more easily, but does it work? Researchers look at the effect of dopamine fasting on brain health.

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·December 18, 2019·4 min read

Forgetfulness might depend on time of day

Mouse study reveals a gene that influences memory recall at different times of the day. Researchers identified how the gene causes mice to be more forgetful just before they normally wake.

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·December 11, 2019·7 min read

Rave new world: Scientists pry apart party drug’s therapeutic, addictive qualities

Researchers have distinguished two different molecular pathways responsible for addiction and the prosocial feelings generated by MDMA. The findings could lead to novel treatments for psychiatric disorders marked by withdrawal and social awkwardness.

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·December 3, 2019·4 min read

Young Children and Infants Read to By Parents Have Stronger Vocabulary Skills

Reading to infants and young children is associated with stronger vocabulary skills at age three. The findings reveal parents who read to children with genetic predispositions to learning and attention disorders help improve their language acquisition skills.

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·November 27, 2019·5 min read

Why do we freeze when startled? New study points to serotonin

When fruit flies experience an unexpected change in its surroundings, serotonin produced in the ventral nerve cord slows the insect down. The findings may shed light on the neurobiological mechanisms of human startle response.

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·November 16, 2019·4 min read

Your brain on sugar: What the science actually says

From reducing memory capability to increasing the risk of diabetes and obesity, researchers investigate how sugar affects the brain and body.

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·November 12, 2019·3 min read

Chronic adversity dampens dopamine production

Those who experience chronic adversity throughout life have impaired ability to produce sufficient dopamine levels to help them cope with stressful situations.

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·October 23, 2019·5 min read

Neurotransmitters in an instant

A new method allows researchers to detect serotonin at extremely low concentrations in serum.

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·October 22, 2019·3 min read

Exposure to environmental PCBs impairs brain function in mice

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chemicals commonly used during the 20th century as flame retardants and in industrial products, disrupt the performance of astrocytes, leading to impaired function. Environmental exposure to PCBs could contribute to a range of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·October 15, 2019·3 min read

Researchers discover potential therapy to treat detrimental effects of marijuana

Prenatal exposure to THC makes dopamine neurons hyperactive and increases the sensitivity to the behavioral effects of the compound during pre-adolescence. This may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia later in life. However, treatment with pregnenolone, a drug under clinical trials for ASD, cannabis use disorder, and schizophrenia, appears to correct the brain abnormalities and behavioral problems associated with prenatal cannabis exposure.

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dopamine

Blind bags: how toy makers are making a fortune with child gambling

Evolutionary changes in brain potentially make us more prone to anxiety

Dopamine fasting: an expert reviews the latest craze in Silicon Valley

Forgetfulness might depend on time of day

Rave new world: Scientists pry apart party drug’s therapeutic, addictive qualities

Young Children and Infants Read to By Parents Have Stronger Vocabulary Skills

Why do we freeze when startled? New study points to serotonin

Your brain on sugar: What the science actually says

Chronic adversity dampens dopamine production

Neurotransmitters in an instant

Exposure to environmental PCBs impairs brain function in mice

Researchers discover potential therapy to treat detrimental effects of marijuana

Neural Chip Powers Adaptive DBS for Depression

Genetic Blueprint of Personality Revealed

Ultra-Processed Foods Sensitize Children’s Brain Reward Circuits

How the Brain Maps Every Number

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