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·February 18, 2019·5 min read

Depression Reversed by Activating Gene That Helps Excite Neurons: Male Mouse Study

Researchers report activating the SIRT1 gene in male mice helped to reverse symptoms of depression, such as social isolation and loss of interest. The study suggests drugs that activate SIRT1 may be an effective therapy for some with major depression.

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·February 16, 2019·8 min read

Immersive Virtual Reality Therapy Shows Lasting Effect in Phobia Treatments For Children with ASD

Researchers report children on the autism spectrum who experience specific phobias may benefit from immersive virtual reality therapy. The study reports immersive VR helped almost 45% of children with ASD remain free from their phobias six months after treatment.

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·February 16, 2019·4 min read

The Ways of Wisdom in Schizophrenia

A new study reveals a correlation between higher levels of wisdom in those with schizophrenia and general well-being, better cognitive performance and everyday function.

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·February 15, 2019·4 min read

Social Threat Learning Influences Decisions

Study reveals social learning via oral communication or video can affect human behavior and decision making just as strongly as personal experience. The findings shed light on why people may sometimes make irrational decisions.

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·January 30, 2019·5 min read

Two Windows Into the Brain

A new study reveals a direct link between altered brain activity and social deficits in ASD.

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·January 28, 2019·4 min read

Stress and Dream Sleep Linked to Pathways of Neuron Death and Survival

According to a new study, the consequence of daily stress is linked to an increase in REM sleep. Researchers report the increase is associated with genes involved in apoptosis and cell survival. The findings shed light on how stress leads to mood disorders, and how changes in sleep contribute to this.

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·January 25, 2019·4 min read

Tobacco Use in Adolescence Tied to Paranoia, Due Largely to Shared Genetic Influences

Researchers have discovered a link between teenage tobacco use and an increased risk of psychotic experiences, such as paranoia and hallucinations. They report this may be due, in part, to some shared genetic influences.

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·January 22, 2019·4 min read

Negative Experiences on Social Media Tied to Higher Odds of Feeling Lonely

According to a new study, negative interactions on social media may increase feelings of loneliness and social isolation in young adults.

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·January 22, 2019·4 min read

Inability to Integrate Reward Information Contributes to Undervalued Rewards in Schizophrenia

A new computational model reveals the impaired ability to integrate size and probability of reward in those with schizophrenia may be the result of a lack of consideration of the magnitude of the reward.

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·January 18, 2019·4 min read

Common Food Additives May Promote Anxiety and Reduce Social Behavior: Mouse Study

A new mouse study reveals common food additives, such as the dietary emulsifiers CMC and P80, may increase the risk of anxiety related disorders and adversely affect social behaviors.

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·January 17, 2019·7 min read

Surprising Role of the Cerebellum in Reward and Social Behaviors

Researchers reveal the role the cerebellum plays in helping to control the brain's reward system. The researchers identified a direct connection from the cerebellum to the ventral tegmental area. The study may shed new light on neural networks associated with social dysfunction.

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·January 15, 2019·4 min read

Personality Types Shape Attitudes Towards Body Weight of Others

A new study reveals our personality traits may play a role in how we assess the body types of others. Those who are more conscientious appear to have a greater obesity phobia, researchers report.