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·October 29, 2018·5 min read

Severity of Crime Increases Jury’s Belief in Guilt

A new study reports the more serious the crime, the more likely jurors are likely to believe a person is guilty, regardless of the amount of evidence.

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·October 28, 2018·4 min read

Mini Retinas Shed Light on Connection Between Eyes and Brain

Findings could help to develop new treatments to restore site when connections between the eyes and brain are damaged, researchers say.

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·October 26, 2018·4 min read

How LSD Changes Perception

Researchers report LSD triggers a reduction in functional connection between areas of the brain that govern cognitive processes, while increasing connectivity in brain networks associated with sensory functions.

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·October 25, 2018·5 min read

Just a Few Drinks Can Change How Memories Are Formed

Researchers report alcohol hijacks a conserved memory pathway in the brain and alters protein expressed in neurons, forming craving that fuel addiction.

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·October 24, 2018·3 min read

Normal Function of ALS and Dementia Linked Gene Determined

Researchers have identified the normal function of C9orf72, a gene commonly implicated in ALS and FTD.

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·October 23, 2018·6 min read

Gut Microbiota of Infants Predicts Obesity in Children

A new study reports the gut microbiota composition of a child at 2 years of age is associated with body mass index at age 12. Researchers say studying a toddler's gut bacteria may help identify children most at risk of obesity.

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·October 23, 2018·3 min read

Reversing Memory Loss: Mouse Study

Researchers report osterocalcin, a naturally occurring hormone, can help boost memory in aging mice. The findings pave the way for new treatments to help stave off, and possibly reverse memory loss in humans.

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·October 22, 2018·3 min read

Targeting a Hunger Hormone to Treat Obesity

Researchers have identified a signaling pathway that appears to be responsible for hunger. Targeting the pathway, researchers say, could be key to finding new treatments to curb obesity.

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·October 22, 2018·7 min read

Machine Learning Uncovers Dementia Subtypes

A new machine learning algorithm is able to automatically able to distinguish between different patterns of progression in patients with a range of different dementias. The algorithm could enable to identify which treatments are most suited to individual patients.

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·October 20, 2018·4 min read

Chronic Inflammation Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s

A new study reveals carriers of the ApoE4 gene who have chronic inflammation are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 19, 2018·4 min read

The Neurobiology of Social Aggression

Researchers report a signalling mechanism in the brain shapes social behavior. The findings may have implications for better understanding social hierarchies, aggression and bullying.

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·October 19, 2018·5 min read

Does Herpes Cause Alzheimer’s?

A new study looks at the possible causal link between the herpes virus and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report antiviral drugs significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia in patients with severe herpes infections.