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Mother’s Behavioral Corrections Tune Infant’s Brain to Angry Tone

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 27, 2019

A new study reports babies' brains are sensitive to different emotional tones they hear in voices. Researchers suggest maternal interactions may help to shape the same brain region adults use for emotional processing.... Read More...

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Parents’ Brain Activity Echoes Their Infant’s When Playing Together

Neuroscience NewsDecember 14, 2018

When parents play with their child, their brains show similar bursts of brain activity. The activity is linked to their baby's attention patterns, and not their own, researchers report.... Read More...

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Virtual Reality May Encourage Empathetic Behavior

Neuroscience NewsOctober 17, 2018

According to a new study, virtual reality may be a useful tool for encouraging empathy and positive attitudes towards marginalized groups.... Read More...

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Dads’ Nicotine Use May Cause Cognitive Problems for Children and Grandchildren

Neuroscience NewsOctober 16, 2018

Researchers report a father's exposure to nicotine may have lasting effects on the cognitive development of his offspring. The study reports nicotine exposure may cause epigenetic alterations in key genes within the father's sperm, affecting not only his direct children but also grandchildren.... Read More...

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Hugs May Help Protect Against Conflict Related Distress

Neuroscience NewsOctober 4, 2018

A new study reveals receiving a hug on a day when you experience interpersonal conflict can be a buffer against negative mood and distress.... Read More...

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Dementia Symptoms Peak in Winter and Spring

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 4, 2018

Researchers say there is a link between improved cognitive functioning in Alzheimer's disease and different seasons. The study reports those with Alzheimer's have better cognitive skills during late summer and early fall. Additionally, there was an association with seasonality and levels of Alzheimer's related proteins in the brain.... Read More...

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Bile Acids From the Gut Could Help to Treat Cocaine Abuse

Neuroscience NewsJuly 27, 2018

A new study reveals bile acids can reduce the rewarding properties of cocaine use.... Read More...

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Antioxidant Benefits of Sleep

Neuroscience NewsJuly 13, 2018

Researchers report sleep may be vital in supporting antioxidant processes. The study, which used short sleeping fruit flies, revealed sleep defends the body against oxidative stress, and oxidative stress in turn helps the sleep process.... Read More...

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Snorts Indicate Positive Emotions in Horses

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2018

Researchers report horses tend to snort more when they are in positive emotional situations. The findings suggest snorts are reliable indicators of positive emotions in horses.... Read More...

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Caffeine From Four Cups of Coffee Protects the Heart With the Help of Mitochondria

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2018

A new study reports caffeine concentration, the equivalent of four cups of coffee, can promote the movement of a regulatory protein into mitochondria. This can enhance mitochondrial function and protect heart cells from damage.... Read More...

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New Computational Tool May Help Optimize Alzheimer’s Treatments

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2018

A new computational approach could help personalize brain stimulation for individual Alzheimer's patients, researchers say.... Read More...

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Video of Moving Discs Reconstructed From Rat Retinal Neural Signals

Neuroscience NewsMay 11, 2018

Researchers have successfully reconstructed a short movie of randomly moving discs produced by rat retinal neurons, with the help of machine learning technology.... Read More...

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Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Most Teens Report Using Marijuana Less Often After Legalization

Research into aphasia reveals new interactions between language and thought

Neuroscience

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Most Teens Report Using Marijuana Less Often After Legalization

Research into aphasia reveals new interactions between language and thought

Neurology

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Periodontitis may raise the risk for developing dementia

New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease

AI

AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Less-invasive procedure helps surgeons pinpoint epilepsy surgical candidates

Robotics

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Psychology

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Fast-acting psychedelic associated with improvements in depression/anxiety

NIH-funded rodent study finds molecular link between adolescent alcohol use and adult anxiety

Mother’s Behavioral Corrections Tune Infant’s Brain to Angry Tone

Dads’ Nicotine Use May Cause Cognitive Problems for Children and Grandchildren

Dementia Symptoms Peak in Winter and Spring

Bile Acids From the Gut Could Help to Treat Cocaine Abuse

Antioxidant Benefits of Sleep

Snorts Indicate Positive Emotions in Horses

Caffeine From Four Cups of Coffee Protects the Heart With the Help of Mitochondria

New Computational Tool May Help Optimize Alzheimer’s Treatments

Video of Moving Discs Reconstructed From Rat Retinal Neural Signals