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·November 4, 2017·4 min read

Brain Activity is Inherited: Findings May Inform Treatment For ADHD and Autism

Machine learning study reveals that, much like genetics, brain connectivity patterns are passed down from parents to children.

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·November 3, 2017·6 min read

Mechanism That Helps Us Inhibit Unwanted Thoughts Identified

GABA concentration within the hippocampus may predict a person's ability to block memory retrieval and prevent unwanted thoughts from occurring, a new study reports.

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·November 2, 2017·4 min read

Link Between Nightmares and Self Harm

Researchers report that while sleep disruptions contribute to a number of psychological disorders, it appears only nightmares are associated with increased risk of self harming behaviors.

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·November 1, 2017·3 min read

People with Psychotic-Like Experiences Spend Less Time in Healthy Brain States

According to researchers, healthy people who experience subtle symptoms of psychotic disorders, such as hallucinations, have altered brain dynamics.

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·October 30, 2017·7 min read

The Science of Fright: Why We Love to be Scared

Researchers look at the neuroscience behind why we love to be scared.

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·October 25, 2017·5 min read

Gut Bacteria May Predict PTSD Risk

People with PTSD had lower levels of three different gut bacteria than individuals who experienced trauma but didn't develop the disorder, a new study reports.

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·October 24, 2017·4 min read

Mysterious DNA Modification Seen in Stress Response

When under stress, adenine methylation increases up to four times, a new Emory study reports.

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·October 23, 2017·5 min read

New Autism Study A “Shocking Wake-Up Call” For Society

People who express certain autistic traits, such as communication and social difficulties, but without a diagnosis of ASD, are at increased risk of suicide, a new study reports.

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·October 22, 2017·3 min read

Postpartum Depression Less Likely For Moms Who Give Birth in Winter or Spring

A new study reveals the season in which a woman gives birth can lower her risk for developing postpartum depression. Researchers also note a lower BMI and access to anesthesia during delivery also play a role in lowering PPD risk.

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·October 21, 2017·3 min read

Can Adults Develop ADHD? Probably Not, Researchers Say

Researchers report up to 80% of people diagnosed with adult onset ADHD likely do not have the condition. For the 20% of adults who may have ADHD, doctors may have missed the condition during childhood, the researchers conclude.

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·October 13, 2017·6 min read

Magic Mushrooms May ‘Reset’ Brains of Depressed Patients

A new study adds to growing evidence supporting the benefits of psychedelics to treat mental illnesses. Researchers report psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, is effective in reducing symptoms for people with treatment resistant depression. The study reveals the compound resets the activity of a brain network associated with depression, helping to improve symptoms in patients for up to 5 weeks following treatment.