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Image shows the location of the thalamus in the human brain.

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·May 3, 2017·4 min read

New Role Discovered For Brain Region

Researchers implicate the thalamus in focusing attention during decision making.

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·May 3, 2017·6 min read

Researchers Identify Damage Genes Considered High Risk For Developing Tourette Syndrome

Researchers have identified four damaged genes which disrupt normal brain development in those with Tourette syndrome.

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·May 3, 2017·5 min read

Study Reinforces Ketamine’s Reputation as Antidepressant

A new study backs up previous research regarding the effectiveness of ketamine in treating depression. Additionally, researchers identified antidepressant effects in Botox, Diclofenac and Minocycline, drugs commonly used for other purposes.

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·May 2, 2017·6 min read

Link Between Social Network Structure and Brain Activity

A neuroimaging study examines the brain's response to social exclusion.

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·May 2, 2017·3 min read

People Could Be Genetically Predisposed to Social Media Use

A new study reveals genetics outweighs environment in social media use.

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·May 2, 2017·3 min read

Better Quality Relationships Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk

A new study reports positive social support from adult children can help reduce the risk of developing dementia for older people.

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·May 2, 2017·4 min read

Language Shapes How the Brain Perceives Time

A new study reports bilingual people think about time differently depending on the language context they are estimating event duration.

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·May 2, 2017·6 min read

ECT is Safe and Nothing to Fear

Researchers say fear of electroconvulsive therapy is unfounded, as the treatment is safe and effective. However, the entertainment industry play on people's fears of ECT and continue to show the treatment in a negative light.

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·May 2, 2017·7 min read

Researchers Create a Roadmap of Bipolar Disorder and How It Affects the Brain

Reviewing brain scans of bipolar patients, researchers observe notable differences in the thickness of gray matter in areas of the brain associated with motivation and control inhibition compared to those without the disorder.

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·May 1, 2017·4 min read

Paternal Age at Conception May Influence Social Development in Offspring

Children born to either very young or very old fathers show more pro-social behaviors during early development, but lagged behind their peers born to middle aged dads during adolescence.

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·May 1, 2017·3 min read

Better Memory Makes People Tire of Experiences More Quickly

A new study reveals those with a better working memory tend to get bored of experiences more quickly. The study could have implications for consumers and marketers in maintaining interest in their products.