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·February 28, 2023·6 min read

Identifying the Inflammatory Cells Behind Chemo Brain

Microglia appear to be associated with brain fog and memory problems that arise as a result of exposure to chemotherapy, researchers discovered. Deleting the immune cells from the microglia in mice who received the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel lowered inflammation and restored memory function.

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·February 23, 2023·6 min read

Mystical and Insightful Psychedelic Experience May Improve Mental Health

Recent studies have explored the use of psychedelics for the treatment of a range of mental health disorders. A new study reveals more insightful and mystical "trips" while exposed to psychedelics may be linked to an enduring reduction of symptoms for those with anxiety and depression.

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·February 13, 2023·5 min read

Children Use the Same Brain Network as Adults for Tough Problems

Adults and children as young as 4 utilize the same neural network, the multiple demand network, to help solve difficult cognitive problems. The findings demonstrate this important network for problem-solving and attention develops early in life.

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·January 11, 2023·5 min read

How Better Planning, Behavior Regulation May Lead To Eating Less Fat

Coaching overweight and obese pregnant women to plan their meals and monitor their eating behavior encourages them to lower fat in their diets.

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·January 10, 2023·5 min read

Feeling Depressed? Performing Acts of Kindness May Help

Performing acts of kindness lead to improvements of symptoms for those who suffer from anxiety and depression, a new study reports.

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·October 10, 2022·5 min read

Scientists Hit Their Creative Peak Early in Their Careers

Overall, scientists and researchers are most innovative and creative early in their careers, a new study reports.

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·September 26, 2022·5 min read

Young Kids Avoid One Learning Trap That Often Snares Adults

By being unable to focus attention, children avoid the "learning trap" adults sometimes fall into.

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·September 20, 2022·5 min read

The First Look at How Rabies Affects Vampire Bat Social Behavior

Male vampire bats infected with rabies socially withdraw, scaling back their social behavior of grooming other bats before they succumb to the disease.

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·September 13, 2022·5 min read

US Presidential Narcissism Linked to Longer Wars

Evaluating former United States presidents, researchers report wars last longer under presidents who score highest on narcissistic personality traits.

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·August 9, 2022·5 min read

A Role for Cell ‘Antennae’ in Managing Dopamine Signals in the Brain

The cilia on neurons play a key role in ensuring dopamine receptor 1 signals are correctly received.

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·July 26, 2022·6 min read

Green Tea Extract Promotes Gut Health and Lowers Blood Sugar

For those with heart disease risk factors, daily consumption of green tea extract can reduce blood sugar levels and improve gut health by lowering inflammation and decreasing "leaky gut". Green tea extract may prove to be effective at relieving some risks of metabolic syndrome.

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·July 11, 2022·5 min read

Study Provides First Evidence of Link Between Opioid Use Disorder and Chronic Pain

Centralized sensation, or abnormal pain processing in the brain and spinal cord, may be an important underlying factor complicating the treatment of chronic pain in those with opioid use disorder.