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What are personality disorders and how are they treated?

Neuroscience NewsOctober 5, 2019

With at least 6% of the general population and up to 60% of psychiatric patients having a personality disorder, a new report looks at the biological causes and treatment options for personality disorders.... Read More...

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Is there such a thing as an addictive personality?

Neuroscience NewsOctober 5, 2019

Researchers examine the psychology and genetics of why some people are more prone to addiction-like behaviors than others.... Read More...

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Why do older people hate new music?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 29, 2019

Researchers explore the psychology behind why older adults seem more averse to new popular music.... Read More...

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How do brains tune in to one neural signal out of billions?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 14, 2019

Two activities support the brain's ability to establish reliable connections in the presence of significant biological background noise. ... Read More...

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Anxiety and depression: why doctors are prescribing gardening rather than drugs

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 2, 2019

Exposure to nature has been shown to help improve depression and anxiety symptoms. Many mental health professionals are recommending patients spend time gardening as a therapy. The main treatment benefits may be seen when a person enters a community gardening project, which helps develop social and cooperative skills, as well as providing support for those with mental health conditions.... Read More...

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Psychedelic drugs: would you accept a prescription? It depends if you’ve tried them before

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 1, 2019

Numerous studies have linked controlled psychedelics to improvements in mental health conditions such as depression and PTSD. In March, the FDA approved Esketamine as a treatment for depression. However, with much stigma surrounding psychedelics, researchers question how many patients would take psychedelic medications if prescribed to them. According to a new study, 40% of people with no experience of psychedelics would be unlikely to take the prescription due to fears of 'brain damage' or a 'bad trip'.... Read More...

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Some women with psychotic disorders are more vulnerable around the time of menstruation

Neuroscience NewsAugust 25, 2019

A new study confirms the link between menstruation and worsening of psychosis symptoms in women with mental health disorders. Researchers found psychiatric admissions for women were one-and-a-half times higher during the time of menstruation. ... Read More...

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Night owls may have 10 percent higher risk of early death

Neuroscience NewsAugust 25, 2019

A study that spanned 6.5 years reveals night owls have a 10% increased risk of death over those who sleep and rise early. Keeping late hours is also associated with numerous health risks, social isolation, and increased risk of depression.... Read More...

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‘Microdosers’ of psychedelics report improved mood, focus and creativity

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2019

Those who microdose psychedelics report improved mood, greater focus, and increased creativity. A new study looks at the positive outcomes of microdosing and suggests others look at potential long-term negative consequences of using psychedelics.... Read More...

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Why we remember our youth as one big hedonistic party

Neuroscience NewsAugust 21, 2019

Were we as hedonistic as we remember as teens? Most likely not. Researchers look at how we recall memories of our past years and how our youthful experiences helped us form our current identities.... Read More...

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Being left-handed doesn’t mean you are right-brained – so what does it mean?

Neuroscience NewsAugust 15, 2019

Researchers look at the myths and the facts about left-handedness.... Read More...

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The new field of sonogenetics uses sound waves to control the behavior of brain cells

Neuroscience NewsAugust 11, 2019

A new technology known as sonogenetics can control neural activity by using sound frequencies. The technology could be used to non-invasively treat a range of neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease and epilepsy.... Read More...

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News

Male and female mice have different brain cells

First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

How hunger makes food tastier

Neuroscience

Male and female mice have different brain cells

First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

How hunger makes food tastier

Neurology

First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

Hormone therapy associated with improved cognition

Frontotemporal dementia is associated with alterations in immune system function

AI

Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots

Computer model helps make sense of human memory

AI helps scientists predict depression outcomes

Robotics

Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots

Electronic glove offers ‘humanlike’ features for prosthetic hand users

Robotic thread is designed to slip through the brain’s blood vessels

Psychology

Investigating the full spectrum of suicide

New insights into biological underpinnings of schizophrenia

Researchers discover potential therapy to treat detrimental effects of marijuana

The Conversation

What are personality disorders and how are they treated?

Is there such a thing as an addictive personality?

Why do older people hate new music?

How do brains tune in to one neural signal out of billions?

Psychedelic drugs: would you accept a prescription? It depends if you’ve tried them before

Some women with psychotic disorders are more vulnerable around the time of menstruation

‘Microdosers’ of psychedelics report improved mood, focus and creativity

Being left-handed doesn’t mean you are right-brained – so what does it mean?

The new field of sonogenetics uses sound waves to control the behavior of brain cells