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·August 25, 2022·6 min read

Psychedelic Drug Therapy May Help Treat Alcohol Addiction

A new study reports two doses of the psychedelic compound psilocybin reduced heavy alcohol consumption by 83% when combined with therapy for those with alcohol use disorder.

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·August 22, 2022·4 min read

Brains Cells Born Together Wire and Fire Together for Life

Neurons that were "born" at the same time show distinct connectivity and activity throughout the life of an animal.

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·February 8, 2022·5 min read

Loneliness Associated With Increased Risk of Dementia in Older Adults

Study reports a three-fold increased risk of developing dementia in older adults with no genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, who experience social isolation and loneliness.

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·February 5, 2022·5 min read

Study Confirms Site of Brain Region Responsible for Making Sure People Say Words as Intended

Researchers have discovered a critical role the dorsal precentral gyrus plays in how people use the sound of their voices to control how they want the words they speak to sound.

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·February 2, 2022·5 min read

Mechanism Behind Loss of Smell With COVID-19 Revealed

Infection with the SARS_CoV-2 virus causes dials down the action of olfactory receptors, resulting in smell loss associated with COVID-19.

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·January 5, 2022·5 min read

Study Reveals Brain Networks Enabling Human Conversation

Researchers have identified a specific brain network that becomes active as we plan our replies within a conversation.

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·October 26, 2021·4 min read

Release of Dopamine in Infant Brains May Help Control Early Social Development

Increased levels of dopamine release in the basolateral amygdala as a result of stressful situations during infancy could lead to lasting behavioral issues and social difficulties, a new study reports.

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·August 16, 2021·6 min read

Having a Good Listener Improves Your Brain Health

Having at least one person you can rely on to listen to your concerns when you need to talk can help improve cognitive resilience and stave off cognitive decline associated with neurodegeneration and aging.

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·August 11, 2021·5 min read

Brain Memory Signals Linked to Blood Sugar Levels

Researchers report on how a cluster of neurons in the hippocampus may directly regulate metabolism.

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·June 29, 2021·3 min read

Drug Relieves Persistent Daydreaming, Fatigue, and Brain Sluggishness in Adults With ADHD

Lisdexamfetamine, a drug known to stimulate brain activity, reduces symptoms of sluggish cognitive tempo in adults with ADHD.

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·June 15, 2021·4 min read

New Treatment Stops Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease in Monkey Brains

Elderly monkeys treated with CpG ODN had 59% fewer deposits of Alzheimer's related plaques in their brains compared to those who did not receive the treatment. The treatment also helped improve cognitive function and slow the progression of Alzheimer's symptoms.