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Social Ties May Preserve Memory and Slow Brain Aging

Neuroscience NewsMay 31, 2018

A new study reveals a positive link between socializing, improved memory and a reduced rate of brain aging in mice. Mice who were housed in pairs showed less sings of inflammation and tissue erosion in the hippocampus, researchers report. ... Read More...

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Predicting the Likelihood People Will Believe in Conspiracy Theories

Neuroscience NewsMay 30, 2018

Researchers report people with high levels of confidence in their understanding of public policy are more likely to endorse political conspiracies, especially if they lack accurate knowledge of policy.... Read More...

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Link Between Social Stress and Shortened Lifespan: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2018

In mice, social stress can increase risk factors for cardiovascular disease and shorten life span, researchers report.... Read More...

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Mongooses Inherit Behavior From Role Models Rather Than Parents

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2018

According to researchers, young mongoose learn their behavior from their 'escort' role models, not their genetic parents.... Read More...

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Oxytocin and Vasopressin Flatten Social Hierarchy and Synchronize Behaviors

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2018

A new study of male rhesus macaques reveals exposure to oxytocin and vasopressin 'flattens' group hierarchy, forcing dominant males to become more relaxed and subordinate monkeys to become more confident.... Read More...

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Social Pursuits Linked with Increased Life Satisfaction

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2018

Increasing social activity is linked to greater life satisfaction in the long term, a new study reports.... Read More...

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The Logic of Modesty: Why it Pays to Be Humble

Neuroscience NewsMay 28, 2018

Researchers have developed a new evolutionary game theory model which may help explain why many of us hide our good deeds.... Read More...

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Electoral Outcomes Affect the Way We Treat Others

Neuroscience NewsMay 25, 2018

Researchers report the outcome of the 2016 election had some unexpected outcomes when it comes to how people from one party affiliation treat people who have opposite views.... Read More...

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Oxytocin Mediates Subjective Duration of Social Interactions

Neuroscience NewsMay 25, 2018

A new study examines how the hormone oxytocin helps to mediate social interactions.... Read More...

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The Neuroscience of Prosocial Behavior

Neuroscience NewsMay 25, 2018

A new study reveals the role the somatosensory cortex plays in prosocial behavior. ... Read More...

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People with ASD at Risk of Manipulation Because they Can’t Tell When They Are Being Lied To

Neuroscience NewsMay 22, 2018

A new study reveals people with ASD may be at higher risk of being manipulated as they find it more difficult to pick up social cues about deceit. Researchers say the ability to detect lies is significantly diminished in those with autism. ... Read More...

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How Social Isolation Transforms the Brain

Neuroscience NewsMay 17, 2018

A new study reveals the neurobiological effects of social isolation in mice. Researchers report a neurochemical called tachykinin is overproduced during long term social isolation, leading to increased aggression and fear.... Read More...

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News

Mechanism Controlling Multiple Sclerosis Risk Identified

Planned Movements and Spontaneous Reactions are Processed Differently in the Brain

Neuroscience

Planned Movements and Spontaneous Reactions are Processed Differently in the Brain

Weak Brain Nodes Have Strong Influence on Memory Network

Neurology

Mechanism Controlling Multiple Sclerosis Risk Identified

Important New Piece in Huntington’s Disease Puzzle Identified

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

AI

Success of Blood Test for Autism Affirmed

Poker Has a ‘Tell’ About Strategic Thinkers

Robotics

Robotic Bloodhound Tracks Odors on the Ground

Cometh the Cyborg: Improved Integration of Living Muscles into Robots

Surgical Technique Improves Sensation and Control of Prosthetic Limbs

Psychology

When Wandering Minds Are Just Fine