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·January 9, 2014·2 min read

Researchers Find Rare Genetic Cause of Tourette Syndrome

According to a new study, a rare genetic mutation which disrupts the production of histamine in the brain could be the cause of tics and other abnormalities associated with Tourette syndrome.

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·January 8, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Find a New Mechanism Underlying Depression

Changes in microglia underlie depressive symptoms brought on by exposure to chronic stress, a new study reports.

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·January 6, 2014·3 min read

Babbling Babies Responding to One-on-One ‘Baby Talk’ Master More Words

Early language development isn't so much the quantity of words as the style of speech and social context in which speech occurs, researchers report.

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·January 2, 2014·2 min read

Want a Good Night’s Sleep in the New Year? Quit Smoking

A new study reports smoking disrupts the circadian rhythm in both the brain and lungs.

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·January 2, 2014·3 min read

Brain Training Works, but Just for the Practiced Task

Brain training programs work, but only for practiced tasks, researchers report.

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·December 31, 2013·2 min read

Research Team Reveals How Emotions Are Mapped in the Body

Emotions trigger strong bodily sensations and the bodily maps for each sensation are topographically different for different emotions. The sensation patterns are consistent across different cultures, suggesting sensational patterns have a biological basis, researchers say.

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·December 30, 2013·4 min read

Toward a Molecular Explanation for Schizophrenia

Inhibition of a basic cellular process could contribute to schizophrenia, a new study reports.

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·December 23, 2013·3 min read

A Novel Look at How Stories May Change the Brain

Researchers detect lingering changes in resting-state connectivity in the brain which occur when someone reads a "life changing" novel.

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·December 20, 2013·3 min read

Childhood Bullying Shown to Increase Likelihood of Psychotic Experiences in Later Life

Exposure to bullying during childhood, either as a victim or perpetrator, can lead to psychotic episodes later in life, a new study reports.

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·December 19, 2013·3 min read

Brain Research Provides Insight into Language Learning

Researchers discover the mirror neuron system can be modified by language use.

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·December 17, 2013·2 min read

Research Team Finds Hope for Pharmacological Solution to Cocaine Addiction

Researchers suggest a method of biologically manipulating neural circuitry could lead to a new pharmacological approach which could weaken cocaine withdrawal.