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Scientists find gender-distinct circuit for depression

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2019

A circuit-specific gender difference in ventral hippocamps to nucleus accumbens (vHPC-NAc) neurons is dependent on testosterone and causes more susceptibility to stress in females. ... Read More...

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No evidence that testosterone reduces cognitive empathy

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 3, 2019

A new study challenges the existing theory that testosterone levels are linked to reduced cognitive empathy. ... Read More...

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Concussions linked to erectile dysfunction in former NFL players

Neuroscience NewsAugust 26, 2019

Former NFL players who received a concussion while playing are more likely to report low testosterone and erectile dysfunction. Researchers speculate the reason could be damage to the pituitary gland caused by concussion may spark a cascade of hormonal changes.... Read More...

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Testosterone has a complicated relationship with moral reasoning

Neuroscience NewsAugust 15, 2019

Contrary to popular belief, a new study reveals higher levels of testosterone may make people more sensitive to moral norms. ... Read More...

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Clues to Brain Differences Between Males and Females

Neuroscience NewsMarch 2, 2019

A new study reveals how male sex steroids impact brain development. The findings could help shed light on behavioral developmental differences between males and females.... Read More...

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Sex and Aggression Controlled by Cold Sensor in Brain: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsMarch 1, 2019

Embedding a molecule called TRPM8 into the surface of some cells helps reduce aggression and sexual appetite in mice, a new study reports. ... Read More...

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Effects of Epilepsy on Neural Activity Fluctuates with Reproductive Cycle: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsOctober 12, 2018

Researchers report mice with epilepsy have alterations in neural pattern activity in an area of the brain that controls the reproductive endocrine system.... Read More...

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The Scent of a Woman

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 12, 2018

University of Bern researchers report that reproductive hormones don't only regulate fertility, they also are related to how attractive a woman smells to the opposite sex.... Read More...

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How Do We Make Snap Decisions?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 11, 2018

Researchers look at what happens in the brain when we make snap decisions under stress.... Read More...

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Why Do Women Get More Migraines?

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2018

Researchers report estrogen and other sex hormones may be responsible for the higher prevalence of migraines in women.... Read More...

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Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome More Likely to Have a Child with Autism

Neuroscience NewsAugust 1, 2018

A new study reveals children of women with polycystic ovary syndrome have an increased risk of being diagnosed with ASD. Researchers report women with PCOS have a 2.3% change of having a child with autism, compared to a 1.7% change for mothers without the condition.... Read More...

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Buying Under the Influence (of Testosterone)

Neuroscience NewsJuly 3, 2018

Researchers say men with higher testosterone levels have a greater preference for goods that are considered to be luxurious status symbols.... Read More...

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