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·December 9, 2022·6 min read

Using Light to Manipulate Neuron Excitability

A new optogenetics-based technique allows researchers to control neuron excitability.

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·December 9, 2022·4 min read

A Better Understanding of How the Most Commonly Used ADHD Medication Works

Study reveals how methylphenidate interacts with cognitive control networks and attention behaviors. Methylphenidate changes spontaneous neural activity in reward and cognitive control systems in children with ADHD. The changes result in more stable sustained attention.

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·December 8, 2022·4 min read

Eyes Offer a Window Into the Mystery of Human Consciousness

Tracking eye movements as a person views an image of a face in different lights provides vital clues about visual perception and consciousness overall.

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·December 8, 2022·5 min read

Genetic Vulnerability to ADHD Signals Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease in Old Age

Study reveals a genetic predisposition to ADHD can predict cognitive decline and Alzheimer's risk later in life.

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·December 7, 2022·5 min read

How Trauma Changes the Brain

Researchers discover changes to the brain's salience network occur when a person experiences trauma.

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·December 6, 2022·5 min read

Reading for Pleasure Strengthens Memory in Older Adults

Reading can help to improve both episodic and long-term memory in older adults.

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·December 6, 2022·4 min read

Twin Study Links Exercise to Beneficial Epigenetic Changes

Twins who were more physically active had lower signs of metabolic disease and epigenetic markers linked to decreased risk of metabolic syndrome. Findings suggest metabolic diseases are strongly influenced by how a person interacts with their environment as opposed to just their inherited genetics.

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·December 5, 2022·5 min read

Fearlessness Can Be Learned

Mice lacking a specific serotonin receptor unlearn fear faster than those with the receptor. The findings open the door to the development of new treatments for PTSD and other disorders associated with fear.

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·December 3, 2022·3 min read

Palm e-Tattoo Can Tell When You’re Stressed Out

A newly developed "e-tattoo" monitors electrodermal activity, revealing when a person is experiencing elevated stress levels. The "tattoo" attaches to the user's palm and connects to a smartwatch.

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·December 2, 2022·4 min read

Playing the Piano Boosts Brain Processing Power and Helps Lift the Blues

Beginners who took piano lessons for one hour a week over the course of 11 weeks showed improvements in audio and visual processing. Additionally, musical training helped to boost mood and reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.

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·December 2, 2022·3 min read

Short Term Memory Problems Can Be Improved With Laser Therapy

Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM), a laser therapy delivered to the right prefrontal cortex appears to improve short-term memory in both human and animal models. The therapy, which is non-invasive and has no side effects, could help treat those with short-term memory deficits.

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·December 2, 2022·5 min read

Key Brain Cells in Mice Underlying Stress-Related Behaviors Identified

Glutamate neurons in the ventral tegmental area play a key role in the underlying impact of stressors. Silencing the neurons made the brain more resilient to stress.

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Using Light to Manipulate Neuron Excitability

A Better Understanding of How the Most Commonly Used ADHD Medication Works

Eyes Offer a Window Into the Mystery of Human Consciousness

Genetic Vulnerability to ADHD Signals Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease in Old Age

How Trauma Changes the Brain

Reading for Pleasure Strengthens Memory in Older Adults

Twin Study Links Exercise to Beneficial Epigenetic Changes

Fearlessness Can Be Learned

Palm e-Tattoo Can Tell When You’re Stressed Out

Playing the Piano Boosts Brain Processing Power and Helps Lift the Blues

Short Term Memory Problems Can Be Improved With Laser Therapy

Key Brain Cells in Mice Underlying Stress-Related Behaviors Identified

Bodily Inflammation Shapes the Brain and Behavior

Body Clock Dictates Morning Calorie Burning

The Neural Architecture of Evolutionary Reversals

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