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Brain Tingles: The Physiological Benefits of ASMR

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2018

Researchers reveal the phenomenon of ASMR videos may have a positive physiological effect on viewers. The study reports those who experience ASMR have lower heart rates while watching the videos, as well as an increase in positive emotions.... Read More...

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Broken Shuttle May Interfere with Learning in Brain Disorders

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2018

Researchers report the gamma-CaMPII protein plays a critical role in learning and memory. The shuttle protein may be dysfunctional in those with Schizophrenia and autism, hindering learning abilities, researchers report.... Read More...

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Ketamine Acts Fast to Treat Depression and Its Effects Last, But How?

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2018

Researchers explore the mechanisms behind ketamine's effectiveness at treating depression. The study reports the long lasting effects of ketamine may be due to G proteins timing in moving back to lipid rafts.... Read More...

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Fright and Flight: Deciding When to Escape

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2018

Researchers have discovered a synaptic mechanism for computing escape decisions.... Read More...

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Suicide Nation: What’s Behind the Need to Numb and Seek Final Escape?

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2018

Researchers look at why suicide rates may be on the rise in the US, finding suicidality may be more than simply a mental health issue.... Read More...

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Psychiatric Disorders Share an Underlying Genetic Basis

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

Researchers have identified genetic overlaps between different types of psychiatric disorders including ADHD, bipolar disorder, MDD and schizophrenia. They also identified an overlap between anorexia and OCD, as well as between Tourettes and OCD.... Read More...

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The Psychobiology of Online Gaming

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

Gene expression is influence by gamers' degree of social connectedness to others, researchers report. For those with online gaming addiction, the gene expression can lead to chronic stress.... Read More...

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One Year of School Comes with An IQ Bump

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

A new meta analysis study reveals a year of schooling not only boosts a person's knowledge, it is also associated with a noticeable increase in IQ.... Read More...

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Emotional Eating in Childhood is Learned at Home

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

Unlike food fussiness, genetics only plays a small part in a young child's emotional eating patterns. Researchers say emotional eating is influenced by parents and the home environment.... Read More...

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Sudden and Lasting Separation From Parent Can Permanently Alter Brain Development

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

Researchers report removing children from their parents can be detrimental for normal brain development, as well as having lasting psychological impact. The paper reports the Zero Tolerance immigration policy may cause trauma response in children, that will last a life time.... Read More...

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Your Brain Anatomy May Play a Role in Determining Your Food Choices

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

Gray matter volume in the dosolateral and ventromedial prefrontal cortex predicts whether you will choose a health food option or not, researchers report.... Read More...

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Stress Levels Change After Meditation

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

Researchers report meditation and yoga are more effective at reducing stress than Chi in soldiers. Additionally, those who meditate showed stronger executive control.... Read More...

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Ketamine Acts Fast to Treat Depression and Its Effects Last, But How?

Suicide Nation: What’s Behind the Need to Numb and Seek Final Escape?

Psychology

Broken Shuttle May Interfere with Learning in Brain Disorders

Ketamine Acts Fast to Treat Depression and Its Effects Last, But How?

Fright and Flight: Deciding When to Escape

Suicide Nation: What’s Behind the Need to Numb and Seek Final Escape?

Psychiatric Disorders Share an Underlying Genetic Basis

One Year of School Comes with An IQ Bump

Emotional Eating in Childhood is Learned at Home

Sudden and Lasting Separation From Parent Can Permanently Alter Brain Development

Your Brain Anatomy May Play a Role in Determining Your Food Choices

Stress Levels Change After Meditation