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Our own immune cells damage the integrity of the blood-brain barrier

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 28, 2020

Microglia initially protects the blood-brain barrier from damage due to systemic inflammation. However, microglia can alter their behavior and increase the permeability of the blood-brain barrier, thus damaging it.... Read More...

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Eating fruit during pregnancy boosts babies’ brain development

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 28, 2020

Eating a diet rich in fruits during pregnancy can help boost brain development in children. Infant rats born to mothers who had their diets supplemented with fruits performed significantly better on cognitive and memory tests than those whose mothers did not consume a diet enriched with fruits.... Read More...

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Green space can reduce violent crime

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 27, 2020

Well designed and maintained urban green spaces reduce instances of violent, community-based crimes, specifically gun violence.... Read More...

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Being uncertain about a choice makes a change-of-mind more likely

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 27, 2020

Changes of mind could be caused by heightened uncertainty about an initial decision.... Read More...

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Distrust of past experience may underlie obsessive-compulsive symptoms

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 27, 2020

Those with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may place less trust in their previous experiences, increasing uncertainty, indecisiveness, and repetitive behaviors.... Read More...

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Low fruit and vegetable intakes and higher body fat linked to anxiety disorders

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 27, 2020

People who consume less than three sources of fruits and vegetables a day have a 24% increased risk of anxiety disorder.... Read More...

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Learning difficulties due to poor connectivity, not specific brain regions

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 27, 2020

Combining neuroimaging data with machine learning technology, researchers discover children with well-connected brain hubs have either very specific cognitive problems, such as poor listening skills, or no cognitive difficulties at all. Children with poorly connected hubs have widespread and severe cognitive difficulties.... Read More...

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Printer toner linked to genetic changes and health risks

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 27, 2020

Rat model study reveals printer toner nanoparticles may change both genetic and metabolic profiles, making disease more likely.... Read More...

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Vaping alters oral bacteria, increasing infection risk

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 26, 2020

Vaping e-cigarettes modulates the oral microbiome and increases the abundance of pathobionts. The aerosols in vaping products alter the host response, prompting gum inflammation and making epithelial cells in the mouth susceptible to infection.... Read More...

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Connectedness to nature makes children happier

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 26, 2020

Connectedness to nature makes children happier due to their tendency to perform sustainable and pro-ecological behaviors.... Read More...

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Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve brain function in patients with MS

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 26, 2020

Multiple sclerosis patients who received N-acetylcysteine treatments had improvements in metabolism in brain areas associated with cognition and attention.... Read More...

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Wildness in urban parks important for human well-being

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 26, 2020

Experiencing wilderness and natural wildlife in urban parks improves both physical and mental wellbeing.... Read More...

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Our own immune cells damage the integrity of the blood-brain barrier

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Overdosing on psychedelics improved mental and physical health: Case studies

Our own immune cells damage the integrity of the blood-brain barrier

Why images may appear closer, or farther, than they actually are

Neurology

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Eating a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, soy linked to lower stroke risk

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How sound and visual effects on slot machines increase the allure of gambling

Green space can reduce violent crime

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Our own immune cells damage the integrity of the blood-brain barrier

Eating fruit during pregnancy boosts babies’ brain development

Green space can reduce violent crime

Being uncertain about a choice makes a change-of-mind more likely

Distrust of past experience may underlie obsessive-compulsive symptoms

Low fruit and vegetable intakes and higher body fat linked to anxiety disorders

Learning difficulties due to poor connectivity, not specific brain regions

Printer toner linked to genetic changes and health risks

Vaping alters oral bacteria, increasing infection risk

Connectedness to nature makes children happier

Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve brain function in patients with MS

Wildness in urban parks important for human well-being