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Celebrity Suicides Cause Media Surge, But Few Mentions of Lifesaving Hotline

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

Johns Hopkins researchers report celebrity overdoses and suicides acquire more media attention by news outlets than coverage of national hotlines to help prevent suicide. ... Read More...

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Schizophrenia Linked to Abnormal Immune Response to Herpes Virus that Causes Mono

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2019

A new study reports people with schizophrenia have higher levels of antibodies against Epstein-Barr virus, a herpes virus that causes mononucleosis. Researchers propose two explanations for the link to the heightened immune response to the virus: schizophrenia may alter the immune system, making patients more susceptible to EBV, or EBV may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia.... Read More...

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How the Brain Decides Whether to Hold ’em or Fold ’em

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 7, 2019

Researchers shed light on the neural mechanisms behind risk taking behaviors. The study reveals the decision to 'up the ante', even when faced with long odds, is a result of an internal bias that adds up over time and involves a 'push pull' dynamic between the two hemispheres of the brain.... Read More...

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Deep Brain Stimulation Not Effective For Treating Early Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsOctober 22, 2018

Researchers report deep brain stimulation has little benefit for those suffering from early onset Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Researchers Find Brain Signal that May Help Us Navigate the Holiday Buffet

Neuroscience NewsOctober 20, 2018

Researchers report they have discovered the region of the brain that registers excitement over a preferred food option. The study reports the findings could help develop new therapies and treatments to potentially combat obesity and encourage healthier eating.... Read More...

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Dish Grown Human Retinas Explain How Color Vision Develops

Neuroscience NewsOctober 14, 2018

Using human retinal tissue grown from stem cells, researchers shed light on how color vision develops. The study found thyroid hormones dictated whether the cells became blue, green or red photoreceptors.... Read More...

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Daytime Sleepiness Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 7, 2018

A new study reports daytime sleepiness may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report those who are sleepy during the day are three times more likely to have amyloid beta deposits in their brains.... Read More...

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Elderly Dialysis Patients Have a Higher Risk of Dementia

Neuroscience NewsAugust 10, 2018

A new study reports older adults who receive dialysis treatment for kidney disease have an increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia.... Read More...

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New ‘E-Dermis’ Brings Sense of Touch, Pain to Prosthetic Hands

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

Researchers have developed a new electronic skin that can allow amputees to perceive touch sensations via their prosthesis. The technology, dubbed e-dermis, can recreate the sense of touch and pain by sensing stimuli and relaying impulses back to peripheral nerves.... Read More...

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Having an Audience May Help You Perform Better

Neuroscience NewsApril 20, 2018

According to researchers, when people are aware they are being observed, brain areas associated with social awareness and reward activate a part of the brain that affects motor control, helping them to perform better at skilled tasks.... Read More...

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A Letter of the Alphabet We Can Read But Not Write?

Neuroscience NewsApril 4, 2018

Researchers say most people are not aware that two forms of the letter 'g' exist and, for those who are aware, most can not correctly identify or write the typeset version we usually see. The findings suggest the important role writing styles play in letter learning.... Read More...

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The Mind of a Medalist: How the Brain Can Lead to Olympic Gold

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 10, 2018

JHU researchers investigated the mindsets of Olympians. The brain activity of medal contenders reveals who will choke under pressure, and who will keep their cool.... Read More...

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Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Wired for Obesity: Genes Involved in Development Can Affect Body Weight

Epigenetics Contributes to Male and Female Differences in Fear Memories

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Wired for Obesity: Genes Involved in Development Can Affect Body Weight

Epigenetics Contributes to Male and Female Differences in Fear Memories

Fever Alters Immune Cells So They Can Better Reach Infections

Neurology

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

How Manganese Produces a Parkinsonian Syndrome

AI

Using AI and Data Streams to Predict Local Flu Activity

Harnessing Machine Learning to Uncover New Insights Into the Brain

Neural Fingerprints ID Those Likely to Abstain from Cocaine

Robotics

How Game Theory Can Bring Humans and Robots Closer Together

3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Robots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint Accuracy

Psychology

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

Difficulties with Audiovisual Processing Contributes to Childhood Dyslexia

Celebrity Suicides Cause Media Surge, But Few Mentions of Lifesaving Hotline

Schizophrenia Linked to Abnormal Immune Response to Herpes Virus that Causes Mono

How the Brain Decides Whether to Hold ’em or Fold ’em

Deep Brain Stimulation Not Effective For Treating Early Alzheimer’s

Researchers Find Brain Signal that May Help Us Navigate the Holiday Buffet

Dish Grown Human Retinas Explain How Color Vision Develops

Daytime Sleepiness Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Elderly Dialysis Patients Have a Higher Risk of Dementia

New ‘E-Dermis’ Brings Sense of Touch, Pain to Prosthetic Hands

A Letter of the Alphabet We Can Read But Not Write?

The Mind of a Medalist: How the Brain Can Lead to Olympic Gold