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·December 17, 2020·6 min read

Big Brains and White Matter: New Clues About Autism Subtypes

Two new studies shed light on brain development and changes in ASD. Researchers found the development of white matter tracts in the brain was linked to the severity of autism symptoms. Additionally, larger brain size at age 3 was linked to a larger brain size later in childhood.

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·August 28, 2018·4 min read

The Link Between Obesity, Genetics and the Brain

A new study sheds light on the roles both genetics and neuroanatomy play in obesity. Researchers report those with higher BMI had reduced cognitive flexibility, reduced ability to delay gratification and worse verbal memory. Additionally, those with increased BMI have increased amygdala and left prefrontal cortex volume.

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·June 18, 2019·3 min read

Antidepressants can reduce ’empathic empathy’

Antidepressants for major depressive disorder reduce the aversive response triggered by exposure to the suffering of others. Findings suggest antidepressants may lead to impaired empathy of pain perception.

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·January 31, 2018·5 min read

BA or DA? Decoding Syllables to Show the Limits of Artificial Intelligence

A new study reveals current machine learning algorithms may not be reliable in identifying brain regions associated with processing specific syllables. Researchers report machine learning may be effective at decoding mental activity from neuroimaging data, but is not quite so effective at decoding specific information processing mechanisms in the brain.

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·March 9, 2020·5 min read

Our brains can predict the virality of online videos, without us even knowing it

Scanning people's brains when watching videos, researchers found both neural and behavioral responses to the content could predict how long others would watch the same video on the internet.

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·April 10, 2018·4 min read

Optimized Perception in the Twilight Zone

A new study reveals our brains process weak visual stimuli better in the evenings and mornings than during daylight hours. Researchers say the transition from light to dark has greater influence on visual perception than previously believed.

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·August 21, 2018·4 min read

Dehydration Alters Human Brain Shape, Activity and Slackens Task Performance

According to researchers dehydration can lead to more errors on task performance. Additionally, fMRI neuroimaging showed dehydration can alter brain structure temporarily.

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·July 22, 2017·7 min read

EEG and fMRI May Detect Consciousness in Patients With Acute, Severe TBI

Providing patients with acute TBI access to early fMRI and EEG testing will allow medical professionals greater ability to detect levels of consciousness. A new Brain study reports bedside exams may miss critical information about neurophysiological damage.

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·November 4, 2016·6 min read

Illuminating Lies with Brain Scan Outshines Polygraph Test

A new study confirms that scanning a person's brain with an fMRI is more accurate at picking up lies than a traditional polygraph test.

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·June 6, 2016·3 min read

How Long Term Marijuana Use Alters the Brain’s Reward Circuit

Researchers report chronic marijuana users show more brain activity in the mesocorticolimbic reward system when presented with cannabis cues than with natural reward cues.

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·August 14, 2018·5 min read

Poor Sleep Triggers Viral Loneliness and Social Rejection

A new study reveals a link between sleep deprivation and heightened feelings of social isolation. Researchers report sleep loss blunts activity in the brain that normally encourages social engagement.

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·July 26, 2012·2 min read

Controlling Monkey Brains and Behavior With Light

Researchers can control the behavior of monkeys by using pulses of blue light to very specifically activate particular brain cells. The findings represent a key advance for optogenetics, a state-of-the-art method for making causal connections between brain activity and behavior. Researchers say that similar light-based mind control could likely also be made to work in humans for therapeutic ends.

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