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‘Superagers’ over 80 have the memory and brain connectivity of twenty-somethings

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 9, 2019

Both the default mode network and salience network in superagers had stronger connectivity than typical older adults and similar connectivity as younger adults. Superagers performed similarly to young adults and better than typical older adults in recognition and episodic memory tasks. ... Read More...

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Depression may be a new biomarker for Alzheimer’s in older people

Neuroscience NewsAugust 9, 2019

In healthy older adults, depression and cortical amyloid may be associated with early changes in cognition. The findings provide an additional biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...

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‘Crosstalk’ between genes promotes brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2019

Findings could help in the development of treatments to prevent brain inflammation associated with Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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How is a mother’s immunity transferred to her baby?

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2019

Study reveals how a pregnant woman's vaccine-induced immunities are transferred to her offspring via the placenta. The findings have positive implications for the development of new, more effective maternal vaccines.... Read More...

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Drinking and Drug Use Dreams During Recovery Linked to More Severe Addiction History

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

A new study reports relapse dreams are more common in those with severe clinical histories of addiction. Researchers say the frequency of these relapse dreams decrease as the brain and body adapt to abstinence. ... Read More...

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Brain Cells that Modulate Behavioral Response to Threats Identified

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 11, 2019

Researchers implicate neurons within the dorsolateral septum in the regulation of fearful behaviors in mice.... Read More...

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Excess Immune Pruning of Synapses in Neural Cells Derived From Patients with Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 4, 2019

Researchers have directly observed excessive synaptic pruning in cells derived from people with schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Physical Activity Can Prevent Against Depression

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2019

A new study adds to growing evidence that higher levels of physical activity can help reduce the risk of developing mental illness. Researchers found physical activity can reduce depression risks in those genetically vulnerable to depressive disorders.... Read More...

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“Happiness” Exercises Boosts Mood For Those Recovering From Addiction

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 19, 2019

Positive psychology exercises have significant benefit in boosting mood for those recovering from substance addiction, a new study reports.... Read More...

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How Does Solid Stress From Brain Tumors Cause Neuron Loss and Neurological Dysfunction?

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 7, 2019

A new study reveals how the physical force exerted by the solid components of brain tumors impacts surrounding tissue, resulting in apoptosis and neurological dysfunction. Researchers reports the drug lithium, commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder, can help reverse some of the damage caused by the solid stress of the tumor.... Read More...

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Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neuroscience NewsOctober 19, 2018

Researchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Widespread Inflammation in Brains of Those with Fibromyalgia

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 27, 2018

A new study reveals elevated glial activation in the brains of those with fibromyalgia.... Read More...

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Male and female mice have different brain cells

First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

How hunger makes food tastier

Neuroscience

Male and female mice have different brain cells

First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

How hunger makes food tastier

Neurology

First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

Hormone therapy associated with improved cognition

Frontotemporal dementia is associated with alterations in immune system function

AI

Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots

Computer model helps make sense of human memory

AI helps scientists predict depression outcomes

Robotics

Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots

Electronic glove offers ‘humanlike’ features for prosthetic hand users

Robotic thread is designed to slip through the brain’s blood vessels

Psychology

Investigating the full spectrum of suicide

New insights into biological underpinnings of schizophrenia

Researchers discover potential therapy to treat detrimental effects of marijuana

Mass General

‘Superagers’ over 80 have the memory and brain connectivity of twenty-somethings

Depression may be a new biomarker for Alzheimer’s in older people

‘Crosstalk’ between genes promotes brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s

How is a mother’s immunity transferred to her baby?

Drinking and Drug Use Dreams During Recovery Linked to More Severe Addiction History

Brain Cells that Modulate Behavioral Response to Threats Identified

Excess Immune Pruning of Synapses in Neural Cells Derived From Patients with Schizophrenia

Physical Activity Can Prevent Against Depression

“Happiness” Exercises Boosts Mood For Those Recovering From Addiction

How Does Solid Stress From Brain Tumors Cause Neuron Loss and Neurological Dysfunction?

Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Widespread Inflammation in Brains of Those with Fibromyalgia