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Gender-biased protein may play role in autism: Mouse study

Neuroscience NewsMay 5, 2019

204 proteins discovered were more highly regulated in females than males, with 31% of the proteins being associated with the development of Autism, researchers report. Findings shed new light on why males are at higher risk of ASD than females.... Read More...

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Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Neuroscience NewsApril 12, 2019

Researchers predict the development of a brain/cloud interface that connects neurons to cloud computing networks in real time.... Read More...

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Herpes virus link to bipolar disorder and depression

Neuroscience NewsApril 7, 2019

Findings provide evidence to support the role of human roseoloviruses, HHV-6A, and HHV-6B in bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.... Read More...

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Does herpes cause Alzheimer’s?

Neuroscience NewsApril 7, 2019

The herpes simplex virus 1, the virus responsible for cold sores, may account for 50% of Alzheimer's disease cases. HSV1 causes protein deposits which are characteristic of Alzheimer's disease. Findings also reveal antiviral treatments can help to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's in those with HSV1.... Read More...

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20 Minute Contact with Nature Reduces Stress Hormone Cortisol

Neuroscience NewsApril 4, 2019

Taking a 'nature pill' of spending twenty minutes a day outdoors can help to lower cortisol levels.... Read More...

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Muscle Memory Discovery Ends ‘Use It or Lose It’ Dogma

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2019

A new study challenges the Myonuclear Domain Hypothesis of muscle memory. Researchers report nuclei gained during training persist even when muscle cells start to shrink as a result of disuse.... Read More...

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Can You Pick an MMA Winner By Studying Fighters’ Faces?

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2019

Study finds people rate heavier fighters and those with higher anaerobic fitness as more likely to win an MMA match based on their facial features.... Read More...

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Sleeping Though a Fire Alarm: Benzodiazepines Prevent Ability to Wake in Response to Threat

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 11, 2019

Researchers report popular benzodiazepine sleep medications, such as Ambien and Halcion, caused test subjects to sleep through fire alarm drills. However, a newly developed class of sleeping medications perverse the ability to wake in response to threat.... Read More...

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Can Superman Trigger Heroic Helping in People?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 26, 2018

Researchers report priming people with images of superheros increases their prosocial behaviors.... Read More...

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Autism Associated with Zinc Deficiency in Early Development

Neuroscience NewsNovember 9, 2018

A new study reveals a mechanistic link between zinc levels in fetal development, genes and abnormal neural connections associated with autism.... Read More...

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Why Cannabis Affects Women Differently

Neuroscience NewsOctober 26, 2018

A new study explores the differences in cannabis use between males and females. Researchers reveal women are develop addiction to marijuana more quickly than men. The study reports females have different levels of endocannabinoids and more sensitive receptors than males in areas related to social behavior.... Read More...

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Smell of Lavender is Relaxing and Could Help Treat Anxiety

Neuroscience NewsOctober 23, 2018

According to researchers, the scent of lavender is not only relaxing, the active compound, linalool, may help to treat anxiety disorders.... Read More...

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Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

Infants with autism risk may be less likely to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar speech patterns

Don’t overdo omega-6 fat consumption during pregnancy

Neuroscience

Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

Infants with autism risk may be less likely to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar speech patterns

Don’t overdo omega-6 fat consumption during pregnancy

Neurology

Nerve stimulation could provide new treatment option for most common type of stroke

New neurons form in the brain into tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’s

AI

Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Robotics

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Psychology

Short-term use of opioids increases subjective pleasure

Did Leonardo da Vinci have ADHD?

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Gender-biased protein may play role in autism: Mouse study

Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Herpes virus link to bipolar disorder and depression

Does herpes cause Alzheimer’s?

20 Minute Contact with Nature Reduces Stress Hormone Cortisol

Muscle Memory Discovery Ends ‘Use It or Lose It’ Dogma

Can You Pick an MMA Winner By Studying Fighters’ Faces?

Sleeping Though a Fire Alarm: Benzodiazepines Prevent Ability to Wake in Response to Threat

Autism Associated with Zinc Deficiency in Early Development

Why Cannabis Affects Women Differently

Smell of Lavender is Relaxing and Could Help Treat Anxiety