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·May 13, 2022·4 min read

Video Games Can Boost Children’s Intelligence

Children who spent above-average time playing video games increased their intelligence by approximately 2.5 IQ points above the average.

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·May 6, 2022·2 min read

Oligodendrocytes Arise in the Human Brain Earlier in Development

Researchers discovered oligodendrocytes, myelin-producing cells within the central nervous system, become established in the brain during early fetal development.

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·April 4, 2022·4 min read

People Around the World Like the Same Kinds of Smell

The structure of the odor molecule determines whether a smell is considered pleasant or not. Additionally, people tend to prefer the same smells over others, regardless of their cultural background.

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·February 4, 2022·3 min read

New Genetic Clues for Multiple Sclerosis Risk

Oligodendrocytes may play a different role in the development and progression of multiple sclerosis than previously thought.

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·December 4, 2021·3 min read

Elevated Heart Rate Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

Older people who experience elevated heart rates are at increased risk for developing dementia, researchers report.

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·October 14, 2021·4 min read

Brain Activity Fluctuations May Hold the Keys to Psychiatric Treatment Efficacy

Moment-to-moment fluctuations in brain activity over a three-minute period can reliably predict how receptive a person with social anxiety will be to cognitive behavioral therapy.

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·September 29, 2021·5 min read

Manic Episodes in Bipolar Disorder Linked to Abnormal Brain Changes

People with bipolar disorder who experience frequent manic episodes had faster cortical thinning, specifically in the prefrontal cortex than those who reported less frequent episodes of mania. Researchers also noted faster enlargement of the brain's ventricles and slower thinking of the parahippocampal and fusiform cortical regions in those who experienced more frequent mania.

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·September 29, 2021·4 min read

Study Identifies Protein Important for Motor Coordination and Exercise Performance

Neurturin, a muscle-produced protein, improves muscular metabolism, motor coordination, and exercise performance in mouse models. The discovery could have implications for treating ALS and other disorders associated with neurological disorders that affect muscles.

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·August 11, 2021·4 min read

New Findings on How Ketamine Prevents Depression

A new study provides novel mechanistic insights into how ketamine exerts its antidepressant effects for those with depression.

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·August 8, 2021·3 min read

Vitamin D Reduces Need for Opioid Pain Relief in Cancer Patients

Cancer patients with vitamin D deficiency under palliative care reported a decreased need for opioids to control pain and reduced symptoms of fatigue when given vitamin D supplementation.

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·July 10, 2021·5 min read

Adult ADHD Is Linked to Numerous Physical Conditions

A new study reveals adults with ADHD have an increased risk of developing nervous system, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases. ADHD was also associated with a slightly increased risk of Parkinson's disease, dementia, and cardiovascular disease.