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·May 27, 2019

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. Read More

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·March 18, 2016

Are We Hard Wired for Altruism?

Findings could point to a possible way to making people behave in less selfish, more empathetic ways. Read More

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·November 26, 2019

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

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

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·April 1, 2016

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. Read More

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·September 19, 2017

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. Read More

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·December 3, 2014

Brain Activity after Smokers Quit Predicts Chances of Relapsing

Working memory system disruptions can cause smokers who quit to relapse within days, a neuroimaging study finds. Read More

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·November 17, 2017

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. Read More

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·May 22, 2013

Brain Can Be Trained in Compassion

Using neuroimaging technology, researchers note increased activity in areas of the brain associated with empathy in subjects who underwent compassion training. Read More

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·November 13, 2018

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. Read More

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·April 1, 2016

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. Read More

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·March 8, 2016

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. Read More

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·July 6, 2017

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. Read More

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