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How the Brain’s “Reward Circuit” Plays a Key Role in Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2018

A new meta-analysis of neuroimaging data reveals people with ASD process social and nonsocial rewards differently than those without an autism diagnosis.... Read More...

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Are Smarter Animals Bigger Troublemakers?

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2018

Researchers examined the role of animal cognition in different types of human-wildlife conflict. The study reveals some animals may take more risks if they habituate urban surroundings.... Read More...

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Helicopter Parenting May Negatively Affect Emotional Well-Being and Behavior of Children

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2018

Researchers report children whose parents are over-controlling, or Helicopter Parents, had poorer emotional and behavioral regulation by the age of 5.... Read More...

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Gut Microbes May Contribute to Depression and Anxiety in Obesity

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2018

Researchers report a link between gut bacteria and psychological distress associated with obesity. Switching mice to high fat diets, researchers reported the animals experienced more depressive and anxiety symptoms. These were improved when antibiotics that alter the gut bacteria were administered.... Read More...

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Piglet Study Sheds Light of How Stress is Bad For Your Body

Neuroscience NewsJune 16, 2018

A new study reports early life stress in pigs impacts their health, specifically their GI tract, later in life. The findings could have implications for developing new stress relieving therapies in humans.... Read More...

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A Father’s Day Reminder: Your Kids Aren’t Really Growing Up Quickly

Neuroscience NewsJune 16, 2018

Researchers explore why our time perception alters and why we think our children are growing up faster than they actually are.... Read More...

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Neurons that Rewire Traumatic Memories

Neuroscience NewsJune 16, 2018

Researchers have identified neurons in the dentate gyrus that help to reprogram lasting traumatic memories.... Read More...

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Social Rejection Can Lead to Violence But, Mindfulness May Be the Solution

Neuroscience NewsJune 15, 2018

A new study reveals mindfulness can act as a buffer against the pain and distress of social rejection.... Read More...

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Ever Noticed Time Seems to Move Faster When You’re in Control of Things?

Neuroscience NewsJune 15, 2018

Researchers explore why our perception of time changes when we enjoy and feel in control of our actions.... Read More...

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Foods Combining Carbs and Fats More Rewarding That Just Carbs or Fats Alone

Neuroscience NewsJune 15, 2018

A new study reports foods that contain both carbs and fats evoke greater response in the brain's reward center than foods that contain either just carbs or fats.... Read More...

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When Emotional Memories Intrude, Focusing on Context Could Help

Neuroscience NewsJune 15, 2018

A new study reveals focusing attention to the context of a memory, rather than the emotional aspects, increases activity in brain regions associated with executive function and attention.... Read More...

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Brain Matures Faster Due to Childhood Stress

Neuroscience NewsJune 15, 2018

Childhood stress accelerates maturation of the prefrontal cortex, amygdala and hippocampus, a new study reveals.... Read More...

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News

Dogs Understand What’s Written All Over Your Face

Genes Associated with Infantile Forms of Schizophrenia Identified

Liberals Do Drink More Lattes, But Not For the Reasons You Think

Neuroscience

Dogs Understand What’s Written All Over Your Face

A Single Binge Drinking Episode Affects Gene that Regulates Sleep

D is For Danger: Speech Sounds Convey Emotions

Neurology

Marriage May Protect Against Heart Disease, Stroke and Associated Risk of Death

Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

Beware of Getting a Tattoo if Your Immune System Isn’t Up to Scratch

AI

Success of Blood Test for Autism Affirmed

Poker Has a ‘Tell’ About Strategic Thinkers

AI is Acquiring a Sense of Smell that Can Detect Illnesses in Human Breath

Robotics

Cometh the Cyborg: Improved Integration of Living Muscles into Robots

Surgical Technique Improves Sensation and Control of Prosthetic Limbs

Artificial Nerve System Gives Prosthetic Devices and Robots a Sense of Touch

Psychology

Dogs Understand What’s Written All Over Your Face

Genes Associated with Infantile Forms of Schizophrenia Identified

Liberals Do Drink More Lattes, But Not For the Reasons You Think

Psychology

Are Smarter Animals Bigger Troublemakers?

Helicopter Parenting May Negatively Affect Emotional Well-Being and Behavior of Children

Gut Microbes May Contribute to Depression and Anxiety in Obesity

Piglet Study Sheds Light of How Stress is Bad For Your Body

A Father’s Day Reminder: Your Kids Aren’t Really Growing Up Quickly

Neurons that Rewire Traumatic Memories

Ever Noticed Time Seems to Move Faster When You’re in Control of Things?

Foods Combining Carbs and Fats More Rewarding That Just Carbs or Fats Alone

When Emotional Memories Intrude, Focusing on Context Could Help

Brain Matures Faster Due to Childhood Stress