Research into aphasia reveals new interactions between language and thought
Problems with counterfactive interpretation in those with aphasia are associated with a reduction of propositional, lexical and syntactic cognition.... Read More...
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Higher consumption of sugary beverages linked with increased risk of mortality
Consumption of high levels of sugar-sweetened beverages is positively associated with total and cardiovascular disease mortality in women.... Read More...
Scientists hunt down the brain circuit responsible for alcohol cravings
Optogenetic inactivation of CRF neurons in the central nucleus of the amygdala decreases escalation of alcohol consumption and intensity of withdrawal in rodent models of alcoholism. The findings suggest a potential target for treating excessive drinking in alcohol use disorder.... Read More...
Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments
People with profound motor deficits reported an improved quality of life while using robotic body surrogates.... Read More...
New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease
Autoreactive cytotoxic CD8 T cells have been detected in people with narcolepsy type one. The finding suggests levels of the T-cell reactivity, combined with specific gene expression, may spur on the development of NT1.... Read More...
Negative emotions can reduce our capacity to trust
The activity of the temporoparietal junction becomes significantly suppressed during trust decisions when people feel threatened, a new study reports.... Read More...
Expectant mothers can prevent fetal brain problems caused by the flu
Choline, an essential nutrient, can help prevent fetal brain development problems in infants whose mothers experience common infections, such as influenza, during pregnancy.... Read More...
Researchers Explore Link Between Metal Exposure and Parkinson’s Symptoms
Chronic exposure to manganese, as experienced by some working as industrial welders, has been linked to the onset of Parkinson's like symptoms. Researchers report manganese exposure can cause misfolded alpha-synuclein, a hallmark of Parkinson's disease. ... Read More...
New Cell Subtypes Classified in Mouse Brain
A new process for classifying neurons in the brains of mice has been outlined by researchers from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The platform pairs microscopy with genetic labeling at single neuron resolution, allowing researchers to reconstruct the brain, by providing information on every neuronal type's location.... Read More...
Neurofeedback Gets You Back In the Zone
Neurofeedback can be used to modify a person's state of arousal in order to improve performance in sensory motor tasks, biomedical engineers report.... Read More...
Bungee Jumping For Science: Measuring Readiness Outside the Lab
Asking participants to bungee jump helps researchers measure Bereitschaftspotential, or readiness potential, outside the lab setting. Researchers say their findings will help in the development of BCIs to assist quadriplegics to control neuroprosthetics.... Read More...
Detailed New Primate Brain Atlas Could Lead to Disease Insights
Researchers have created a 3D reconstruction of a marmoset brain that could help offer insights into human neural connectivity. ... Read More...