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Saliva Based RNA Panel Distinguishes Children with ASD From Non-Autistic Peers

Neuroscience NewsNovember 12, 2018

A new study reveals researchers were able to distinguish between children with or without ASD diagnosis, thanks to a new saliva based biomarker panel. Researchers report the test can be used in children as young as 18 month, assisting in early diagnosis of autism.... Read More...

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Poor Diet, Obesity and More Screen Time Linked With Insufficient Sleep in Children

Neuroscience NewsNovember 12, 2018

Researchers report insufficient sleep is associated with unhealthy eating patterns, an increased risk of obesity and more screen time in school aged children.... Read More...

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New Insights Into the Aging Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 12, 2018

A new study reports klotho, a protein associated with longevity, acts as a gatekeeper that helps shield the brain from the peripheral immune system. ... Read More...

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Brain Learns to Recognize Familiar Faces Regardless of Where They Are in Visual Field

Neuroscience NewsNovember 9, 2018

Researchers report facial recognition varies by where they appear in the visual field, and this variability is reduces through learning familiar faces via social interactions. The study reports repeated social interactions tune visual neurons in the face processing network to enable consistent and rapid rapid recognition of familiar faces.... Read More...

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Researchers Solve Century Old Neuroscience Mystery

Neuroscience NewsNovember 9, 2018

Researchers have solves a longstanding mystery relating to perineuronal nets, giving rise to potential new treatments for epilepsy. The study reports the nets modulate electrical impulses in the brain and seizures can occur if perineuronal networks are dissolved.... Read More...

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Brain Signature of Depressed Mood Identified

Neuroscience NewsNovember 8, 2018

A new study reveals common brain activity patterns associated with depressive moods. ... Read More...

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Women Who Give Birth to Boys More Likely to Develop Postnatal Depression

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2018

A new study reports women who give birth to boys are at a 79% increased risk of developing postnatal depression than those who birth girls. Researchers also note that women who experience birth complications are 174% more likely to develop PND.... Read More...

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Lifespan Continues to Increase Regardless of Socioeconomic Factors

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2018

According to a new study, people who live to the age of 65 are continuing to live longer than their parents did. Researchers say this trend does not appear to be slowing.... Read More...

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Cannabis Compound CBD Beneficial for Children with Epilepsy

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2018

A new study reports a 39 to 46% reduction in seizures in children with Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome when given CBD based treatments.... Read More...

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Artificial Intelligence Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Before Diagnosis

Neuroscience NewsNovember 6, 2018

A new convolutional neural network uses PET brain scans to detect biological signs of Alzheimer's disease years before the symptoms appear, researchers report.... Read More...

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Drinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Risks

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

According to researchers, drinking coffee could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The study reports dark roasted coffee appears to have better neuroprotective qualities than light roasts.... Read More...

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The Reason For Hemispheric Dominance in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

A new study of pigeons reveals hemispheric dominance in the brain is caused by slight differences in temporal activity patterns.... Read More...

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Saliva Based RNA Panel Distinguishes Children with ASD From Non-Autistic Peers

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Saliva Based RNA Panel Distinguishes Children with ASD From Non-Autistic Peers

Cannabis Compound THC May Improve Memory in Alzheimer’s

Poor Diet, Obesity and More Screen Time Linked With Insufficient Sleep in Children

Neurology

New Clues to Origin and Progression of Multiple Sclerosis

Cannabis Compound THC May Improve Memory in Alzheimer’s

Music and Meditation Alters Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s and Cellular Aging

AI

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Before Diagnosis

Machine Learning Uncovers Dementia Subtypes

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Researchers 3D Print Prototype for a ‘Bionic Eye’

Improvement if Humanlike Conversations in Humanoid Robots

Psychology

Lack of Exercise Impacts Mental Health

Strongest Evidence Yet That Obesity Causes Depression

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Saliva Based RNA Panel Distinguishes Children with ASD From Non-Autistic Peers

Poor Diet, Obesity and More Screen Time Linked With Insufficient Sleep in Children

New Insights Into the Aging Brain

Researchers Solve Century Old Neuroscience Mystery

Brain Signature of Depressed Mood Identified

Women Who Give Birth to Boys More Likely to Develop Postnatal Depression

Lifespan Continues to Increase Regardless of Socioeconomic Factors

Cannabis Compound CBD Beneficial for Children with Epilepsy

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Before Diagnosis

Drinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Risks

The Reason For Hemispheric Dominance in the Brain