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·August 13, 2020·3 min read

Recalling Memories From a Third-Person Perspective Changes How Our Brain Processes Them

Using a third-person, or observer, perspective to recall memories activates different areas of the brain than using a first-person perspective for memory recall. Adopting an observer-perspective for memory recall leads to increased interaction between the anterior hippocampus and posterior medial network. Read More

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·August 12, 2020·5 min read

Young Children Would Rather Explore Than Get Rewards

Compared to adults, children continue to explore other options than using knowledge to capitalize on reward, to see if the value has changed. Children approach exploration systematically to make sure they don't miss anything. Read More

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·August 12, 2020·3 min read

Smiling Can Trick Your Mind Into Being More Positive

The facial muscle activity it takes to smile helps to generate more positive emotions. Read More

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·August 11, 2020·4 min read

Jealous Feelings Can Act as a Tool to Strengthen Friendships

Jealousy can be a useful tool in maintaining friendships, a new study report. Feelings of jealousy were linked to the value of the friendship and motivated behaviors to retain the relationship. Read More

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·August 11, 2020·4 min read

Cannabidiol Improves Blood Flow to Brain’s Hippocampus

Cannabidiol (CBD) increases cerebral blood flow to areas of the brain associated with memory processing, specifically the hippocampus. The findings identify a potential mechanism for the use of CBD to treat disorders associated with altered memory processing, including Alzheimer's disease, PTSD, and schizophrenia. Read More

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·August 10, 2020·5 min read

That Little Voice in Your Head, If You Have It, May Be Aligning Your Thoughts

A significant number of people feel their thoughts take on the form of an inner voice, a new study reports. Read More

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·August 10, 2020·4 min read

Individual Differences in the Brain

Distinct personality traits emerge and manifest via both behavior and neural activity. Read More

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·August 10, 2020·5 min read

GI Symptoms Linked to Behavioral Problems in Children, Especially Those With Autism

Preschool-aged children on the autism spectrum were 2.7 times more likely to experience gastrointestinal problems, including pain, diarrhea, constipation, and vomiting than their typically developing peers. Almost 50% of those with ASD reported frequent GI symptoms, compared to 18% of those without the disorder. 30% of autistic children experienced multiple GI symptoms. Multiple GI problems were associated with sleep and attention problems, as well as self-harm, aggression, and repetitive behaviors in both children with ASD and those not on the autism spectrum. Read More

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·August 10, 2020·1 min read

Prenatal Depression Alters Child’s Brain Connectivity and Affects Behavior

Prenatal depression can have a significant influence on a child's brain development and behavior. Greater symptoms of prenatal depression were associated with weaker white matter connections between areas of the brain involved in emotional processing. The weakened white matter connectivity was linked to increased aggression and hyperactivity in male children. The change could lead to dysregulated emotional states in children and explain why children whose mothers experienced PND are more prone to developing depression later in life. Read More

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·August 9, 2020·5 min read

Machine Learning Makes Drug Repurposing for Psychiatric Disorders More Effective

Focusing on genes associated with psychiatric and neurological disorders, and drugs approved for use in other diseases, a new AI system can increase the effectiveness of drug repurposing. Read More

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·August 8, 2020·5 min read

Experiences of Loneliness May Differ by Age

People experience loneliness differently in adult life, depending on their age. The strongest association with loneliness is feeling excluded from society. Read More