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·June 24, 2021·5 min read

‘Fight or Flight’ Discovery in Sleepwalkers Paves Way to New Understanding of Phenomenon

The "fight or flight" response in those who sleepwalk is significantly lower than in those who sleep soundly at night.

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·September 30, 2022·6 min read

‘Love Hormone’ Oxytocin Could Mend a Broken Heart

Oxytocin, a hormone connected with bonding and love, could help to heal damage following a heart attack. Researchers found oxytocin stimulates stem cells from the heart's outer layer and migrates into the middle layer where it develops into muscle cells that generate heart contractions. This could be used to promote the regeneration of heart cells following a heart attack.

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·April 4, 2019·5 min read

20 Minute Contact with Nature Reduces Stress Hormone Cortisol

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

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·August 29, 2022·5 min read

41% Of Teenagers Can’t Tell the Difference Between True and Fake Online Health Messages

41% of teenagers have a tough time discerning between real and fake health-related news, a new study reports.

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·August 23, 2017·5 min read

A Song’s Structure Can Be Linked to Its Popularity

Researchers link the harmonic structure in pop songs to their ultimate popularity. Findings suggest unexpected chord changes when followed by predictable harmonies help make a song popular.

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·October 24, 2016·4 min read

A Step Closer to Robotic Tutors for the Classroom

A robotic system that can detect the emotional state of young learners and improve the learning experience is one step closer to entering the classroom, researchers report.

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·March 23, 2018·3 min read

Analyzing Past Failures May Boost Future Performance by Reducing Stress

Researchers report writing about past failures can lower the stress response and enhance performance when faced with a new stressful task.

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·September 12, 2022·4 min read

Anti-diarrhea Medication May Help Treat Core Autism Symptoms

Loperamide, a common anti-diarrhea medication, could help treat core symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder. The drug activates the μ-opioid receptor, helping to improve social behaviors.

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·July 11, 2019·4 min read

Are the ‘viral’ agents of MS, ALS and schizophrenia buried in our genome?

Retroviruses may be a missing causal link in diseases like ALS, multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia.

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·April 23, 2018·4 min read

Asthma and Hay Fever Linked to Increased Risk of Psychiatric Disorders

According to researchers, suffering from asthma or hay fever may put you at an increased risk of developing a psychiatric disorder. The study reports over a 15 year period, 10.8% of people with allergies developed psychiatric disorders, compare to 6.7% of people without allergic diseases.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 9, 2018·4 min read

Autism Associated with Zinc Deficiency in Early Development

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

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·July 17, 2017·4 min read

Bacteria Found in Alzheimer’s Brains

A new study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience provides new evidence that bacterial infection and inflammation could contribute to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found a tenfold higher overall ratio of Actinobacteria to Proteobacteria in the brains of Alzheimer's patients compared to those without the disease.

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Frontiers

‘Fight or Flight’ Discovery in Sleepwalkers Paves Way to New Understanding of Phenomenon

‘Love Hormone’ Oxytocin Could Mend a Broken Heart

20 Minute Contact with Nature Reduces Stress Hormone Cortisol

41% Of Teenagers Can’t Tell the Difference Between True and Fake Online Health Messages

A Song’s Structure Can Be Linked to Its Popularity

A Step Closer to Robotic Tutors for the Classroom

Analyzing Past Failures May Boost Future Performance by Reducing Stress

Anti-diarrhea Medication May Help Treat Core Autism Symptoms

Are the ‘viral’ agents of MS, ALS and schizophrenia buried in our genome?

Asthma and Hay Fever Linked to Increased Risk of Psychiatric Disorders

Autism Associated with Zinc Deficiency in Early Development

Bacteria Found in Alzheimer’s Brains

Dad Time Boosts Kids’ School Success

Unlocking Non-Opioid Pain Relief: Acetylcholine’s Untapped Potential

Is Suppressing Negative Thoughts A Path to Improved Mental Health?

Genetics, Drug Reactions, and Environmental Factors Linked to Autism Development

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