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·December 4, 2019·3 min read

The gut may be involved in the development of multiple sclerosis

Increased levels of Smad7 in T-cells is linked to multiple sclerosis-like symptoms in mice. In the intestines, the T-cells were more frequently activated and migrated to the central nervous system, where they triggered inflammation. Similar activation was seen in human patients with multiple sclerosis. The findings provide further evidence that multiple sclerosis may start in the intestines and spread via the CNS.

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·July 31, 2019·3 min read

What the brains of people with excellent general knowledge look like

An individual's level of general knowledge is associated with structural brain network connectivity. Fluid intelligence is best predicted by cortex volume in males, and by functional network connectivity in females.

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·July 18, 2019·3 min read

Facebook and other social networks: Type of use may trigger and predict depression

The use of social media sites such as Facebook does not directly lead to an increased risk of depression. However, social media can trigger depression in users if they post passive content.

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·July 16, 2019·3 min read

Why two out of three babies are cradled on the left

A new study reveals why most people prefer to cradle a baby on the left side.

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·July 5, 2019·3 min read

How the brain remembers where you’re heading to

Theta oscillations help the brain remember locations to which a person is trying to navigate.

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·May 28, 2019·3 min read

How stress leads to Facebook addiction

Stress can have an impact on how we utilize social media sites like Facebook. Those who use the social network to facilitate social support during times of stress are more susceptible to developing Facebook addiction disorder.

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·May 24, 2019·3 min read

How single neurons and brain networks support spatial navigation

Brain oscillations may help explain the link between individual neurons and larger scale networks for understanding spatial navigation.

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·May 5, 2019·3 min read

New early detection blood test for Alzheimer’s

A new two-tier diagnostic blood test which evaluates both amyloid beta and tau, can help detect Alzheimer's disease in presymptomatic patients.

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·April 26, 2019·3 min read

How cortisol affects exposure therapy for anxiety disorders

Cortisol administration after exposure has no beneficial effects for patients suffering from phobias or anxiety disorders. Arachnophobics who received cortisol following exposure were more likely to relapse when they encountered spiders in a different context.

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·January 16, 2019·3 min read

Neurofeedback Helps Control Learning Success

Neurofeedback training stimulates the cortical learning process and can help improve the sense of touch, a new study reveals.

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·January 8, 2019·5 min read

Playing Tetris May Alleviate PTSD Flashbacks

According to a new study, playing the popular video game Tetris may help people with PTSD to alleviate recurring visual memories of their traumatic experiences. Researchers report after playing Tetris, PTSD patients reported a decrease in the number of flashbacks related to the trauma they experienced.