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Mindfulness video game changes areas of the brain associated with attention

Neuroscience NewsDecember 27, 2019

Tenacity, a newly developed video game that promotes mindfulness, alters connectivity between the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and the inferior parietal cortex. These areas of the brain are critical for attention. After playing the game for a short period, participants reported improvements in attention.... Read More...

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Deepening our understanding of selfish behavior

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2019

Study identifies distinct neural processes that occur when we make decisions for the benefit of ourselves and of others.... Read More...

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Autism-related genetic mutations occur in aging brains of Alzheimer’s patients

Neuroscience NewsNovember 26, 2019

Genomic autism-related ADNP mutations were found in postmortem olfactory bulbs and hippocampi of Alzheimer's patients.... Read More...

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Which came first: Brain size or drinking propensity?

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2019

Reduced gray matter volume in the insula and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex may represent a genetically conferred predispositional risk factor for alcohol use disorder.... Read More...

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Parenting stress may affect mother’s and child’s ability to tune in to each other

Neuroscience NewsAugust 29, 2019

Mothers who reported higher levels of parental stress had less synchrony in brain activity with their young children than moms who were more stress-free. The findings shed new light on how parental stress can impact the mother-child relationship on a day-to-day basis.... Read More...

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Disrupted genetic clocks in schizophrenia-affected brains reveal clues to the disease

Neuroscience NewsAugust 9, 2019

Gene expression rhythms in the brains of those with schizophrenia are highly disrupted a new study reports. The expression of genes is significantly different in those with schizophrenia who died at night compared to the general population. The findings provide new insight into a potential mechanism that underlies gene expression in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex in those with schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Study examines cannabis’ effects on brain neurochemistry

Neuroscience NewsAugust 7, 2019

Study evaluates the effects of regular cannabis use on cortical dopamine function in youth at high risk of psychosis. ... Read More...

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The neuroscience of terrorism: How researchers convinced a group of radicals to let them scan their brain

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2019

A new neuroimaging study provides an insight into the neurobiology of those willing to commit terrorist acts. Researchers consider the psychological and social factors which also contribute to radicalization, and discuss how inclusive societies could help in the fight against political violence.... Read More...

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Altered Brain Activity in Antisocial Teenagers

Neuroscience NewsMay 27, 2019

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.... Read More...

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rTMS improves memory in younger and older adults

Neuroscience NewsMay 15, 2019

Applying repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to the prefrontal cortex helps improve performance in working memory tasks for both young and older subjects. The findings could provide a potential new treatment option for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other memory-related problems.... Read More...

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Researchers seek ‘fingerprints’ of severe mental diseases

Neuroscience NewsMay 13, 2019

Neuroimaging study finds significant changes in the brain associated with mental illnesses that could serve as a biomarker for diagnosis.... Read More...

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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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dorsolateral prefrontal cortex

Mindfulness video game changes areas of the brain associated with attention

Autism-related genetic mutations occur in aging brains of Alzheimer’s patients

Which came first: Brain size or drinking propensity?

Disrupted genetic clocks in schizophrenia-affected brains reveal clues to the disease

Study examines cannabis’ effects on brain neurochemistry

rTMS improves memory in younger and older adults

Researchers seek ‘fingerprints’ of severe mental diseases

Inflammation linked to chemical imbalance in schizophrenia