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The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Neuroscience NewsMarch 18, 2019

Working with caregivers, researchers have identified a number of characteristics required for robots to support both dementia patients and those who provide supportive care.... Read More...

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The Ways of Wisdom in Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 16, 2019

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.... Read More...

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With Age Comes Hearing Loss and Greater Risk of Cognitive Decline

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 12, 2019

Researchers report hearing impairment is associated with an increased rate of cognitive decline as we age. However, the study revealed the impact of hearing loss on cognition was lessened for those who had a college level education.... Read More...

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Youthful Cognitive Ability Predicts Mental Capacity Later in Life

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2019

A new study reports your general cognitive ability as a young adult may be a strong predictor of your cognitive function later in life. Researchers report other factors, such as education level and intellectual activities only play a minor role in age related cognitive function. ... Read More...

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Depression and Anxiety Take Same Toll on Health as Smoking and Obesity

Neuroscience NewsDecember 17, 2018

Researchers report depression and anxiety may be as detrimental to your health as smoking or obesity. The study found those with anxiety of depression are at a 65% increased risk of stroke, 87% increased risk of arthritis and 64% increased risk of stroke, compared to those without the disorders.... Read More...

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Brain Responses to Language in Toddlers with ASD Linked to Altered Gene Expression

Neuroscience NewsNovember 26, 2018

Researchers report differential brain responses to speech in toddlers with ASD is associated with widespread gene expression activity in blood leukocyte cells.... Read More...

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Marijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after Use

Neuroscience NewsAugust 27, 2018

A new study reveals marijuana may be present in breast milk six days after exposure. Researchers report 63% of samples taken from mothers who used cannabis contained traces of THC up to six days after using the drug.... Read More...

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Destructive Mechanism That Blocks the Brain from Knowing When to Stop Eating Identified

Neuroscience NewsAugust 25, 2018

Researchers report mice fed a high fat diet produce an enzyme called MMP-2, which results in leptin being blocked from binding to its receptors. This, they report, prevents neurons from signaling that the stomach is full. The study suggests blocking MMP-2 may help people with obesity to lose weight.... Read More...

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Long, Spindly Axons Help Optimize Signaling Efficiency

Neuroscience NewsJuly 12, 2018

Study could revolutionize understanding of how signal flow can be measured in the brain and could have an impact into the development of new artificial neural networks.... Read More...

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Myelin Boosts Neuron Growth in Spinal Cord Injuries

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2018

A new study challenges conventional belief that myelin can inhibit neuronal growth. Researchers report rat myelin stimulated axon outgrowths in neural precursor cells, and human iPSCs.... Read More...

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Researchers Operate Lab Grown Heart Cells By Remote Control

Neuroscience NewsMay 18, 2018

Researchers have developed a new technique that combines graphene based biointerfaces with light to control the behavior of lab grown heart cells.... Read More...

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Gene that Helps Prevent Brain Disease Identified

Neuroscience NewsMay 16, 2018

Researchers report the ANKRD16 can prevent protein aggregates associated with neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

Neurology

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

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Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2

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Robotics

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Psychology

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Deep brain stimulation provides sustained relief for severe depression

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The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

With Age Comes Hearing Loss and Greater Risk of Cognitive Decline

Youthful Cognitive Ability Predicts Mental Capacity Later in Life

Depression and Anxiety Take Same Toll on Health as Smoking and Obesity

Brain Responses to Language in Toddlers with ASD Linked to Altered Gene Expression

Marijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after Use

Destructive Mechanism That Blocks the Brain from Knowing When to Stop Eating Identified

Long, Spindly Axons Help Optimize Signaling Efficiency

Myelin Boosts Neuron Growth in Spinal Cord Injuries

Researchers Operate Lab Grown Heart Cells By Remote Control

Gene that Helps Prevent Brain Disease Identified