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Controlling Neurons with Light, But Without Wires or Batteries

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 5, 2019

Researchers have developed a new, wireless optogenetic device which is able to control neurons in the brain. The device could help turn off pain receptors and reduce the effects of some neurological disorders.... Read More...

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Daytime Naps May Hinder Learning in Children with Down Syndrome

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2018

A new study reports that while an afternoon naps are beneficial for memory and learning in typically developing children, in those with Down syndrome, napping may increase memory loss.... Read More...

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Testing Autobiographical Memory for Early Alzheimer’s Detection

Neuroscience NewsAugust 24, 2018

Researchers report administering an autobiographical memory test to those with genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's may determine who will develop the disease. The study found those with the APOE e4 mutation describe autobiographical memories in much less detail than those without the mutation. ... Read More...

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CMV Virus May Boost Our Immune System

Neuroscience NewsJuly 2, 2018

Researchers report the cytomegalovirus may actually boost, not weaken, our immune systems.... Read More...

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Smoking and Lack of Exercise Linked to Early Death After Divorce

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2018

Researchers implicate an increased likelihood of smoking and lower levels of physical activity following divorce in elevated risks of early death.... Read More...

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To Improve Future Relationship With Your Kids, Turn Up the Music

Neuroscience NewsMay 2, 2018

A new study reports music can have a positive impact on the parent child relationship. Researchers discovered people who had shared musical experiences with their parents during childhood and adolescence had better relationships with their moms and dads as they entered adulthood.... Read More...

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Can Laughter Make Our Lives Better?

Neuroscience NewsApril 15, 2018

Researchers report humor can be good in certain situation, but its effectiveness depends on your end goals.... Read More...

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Why Do We See Similarities Across Languages? The Brain May Be Responsible

Neuroscience NewsDecember 2, 2017

Researchers report we may see similarities between different languages as a result of the brain's preference for efficient information processing.... Read More...

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Poor Social Skills May Be Harmful to Health

Neuroscience NewsNovember 6, 2017

People who express problems in social settings could be at greater risk of both physical and mental health problems, researchers report.... Read More...

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It’s Mathematically Impossible to Beat Aging, Researchers Say

Neuroscience NewsNovember 1, 2017

A new PNAS study reports it is mathematically impossible to stop the aging process in multicellular organisms.... Read More...

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New Clues From Brain Structures of Mantis Shrimp

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 30, 2017

An eLife study reveals mantis shrimps have mushroom bodies in the brains. A key player in memory and learning in insects, mushroom bodies have not previously been identified in crustaceans. Researchers believe their finding could shed light on how brain structures evolved in arthropods.... Read More...

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Promising Treatments For Hot Flashes

Neuroscience NewsJune 30, 2017

Researchers are testing a new drug, which can be used as an alternative to estrogen therapy for menopausal women. Early data shows the drug significantly reduced the total number of weekly hot flashes in women by 73% and was well tolerated by those who took it.... Read More...

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Mapping the Brain at High Resolution

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Neuroscience

Mapping the Brain at High Resolution

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Neurology

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

How Manganese Produces a Parkinsonian Syndrome

AI

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Using AI and Data Streams to Predict Local Flu Activity

Harnessing Machine Learning to Uncover New Insights Into the Brain

Robotics

How Game Theory Can Bring Humans and Robots Closer Together

3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Robots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint Accuracy

Psychology

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

Controlling Neurons with Light, But Without Wires or Batteries

Daytime Naps May Hinder Learning in Children with Down Syndrome

Testing Autobiographical Memory for Early Alzheimer’s Detection

CMV Virus May Boost Our Immune System

Smoking and Lack of Exercise Linked to Early Death After Divorce

To Improve Future Relationship With Your Kids, Turn Up the Music

Why Do We See Similarities Across Languages? The Brain May Be Responsible

It’s Mathematically Impossible to Beat Aging, Researchers Say

New Clues From Brain Structures of Mantis Shrimp

Promising Treatments For Hot Flashes