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Blood pressure drug shows promise for treating Parkinson’s and dementia in animal study

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2019

Felodipine, a common hypertension medication, induces autophagy and clears aggregate-prone proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases. The study reveals the drug clears mutant alpha-synuclein in the brains of mice at plasma concentrations to those seen in humans taking the medication. Felodipine appears to have some neuroprotective properties in mouse models of neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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‘Mindreading’ neurons simulate decisions of social partners

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2019

Neurons in the amygdala derive object values based on observations and use the values to simulate a social partner's decision making.... Read More...

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Slim People Have a Genetic Advantage When it Comes to Maintaining Their Weight

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2019

Researchers identified several common genetic variants involved in obesity, as well as new genetic regions involved in severe obesity and healthy thinness. ... Read More...

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Recalling Happy Memories During Adolescence Can Reduce Depression Risk

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

Researchers report recalling specific positive memories from an earlier point in life was associated with fewer negative self-related thoughts and lower cortisol levels 12 months later. The study suggests recalling specific positive memories reduced vulnerability to depression over the course of one year.... Read More...

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3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 11, 2019

Researchers have developed a 3D printed robotic hand which is able to play simple pieces of music on a piano by moving its wrist.... Read More...

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Postnatal Depression in Dads Linked to Depression in Teen Daughters

Neuroscience NewsDecember 27, 2018

A new study reports teenage daughters of fathers who suffered postnatal depression following their birth are at an increased risk of developing depression.... Read More...

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New Insights Into Loss of Pleasure in Depression

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

A new study reveals a brain region that contributes to anhedonia, the loss of pleasure, in those with depression. The study also shows how ketamine acts on this brain region, explaining why the drug appears to be so effective at treating anhedonia.... Read More...

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Psychological Sex Differences and Autistic Traits

Neuroscience NewsNovember 13, 2018

Researchers confirm two long standing theories to be correct, the Empathizing-Systemizing theory of sex differences and the Extreme Male Brain theory of autism.... Read More...

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Many Cases of Dementia May Arise From Non-Inherited DNA ‘Spelling Mistakes’

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2018

Researchers report spontaneous errors in DNA that arise as our cells divide and reproduce may be at the root of Alzheimer's disease. The findings suggest the cause of certain neurodegenerative diseases could be traced back to embryonic development.... 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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Mother’s Attitude Towards Baby During Pregnancy May Have Implications for Child’s Development

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

A new study reports mothers who feel more connected with their baby during pregnancy are more likely to have positive interactions with the infant when it is born. This can have a positive effect on the child's development.... Read More...

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Brain Cholesterol Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsMay 7, 2018

University of Cambridge researchers report cholesterol may play a role in the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers discovered cholesterol can trigger amyloid beta to aggregate, which can lead to neuron death.... Read More...

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How cortisol affects exposure therapy for anxiety disorders

Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

Sleep frees the hippocampus for new memory contents

Neuroscience

How cortisol affects exposure therapy for anxiety disorders

Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

Sleep frees the hippocampus for new memory contents

Neurology

Off with her head! Did Anne Boleyn really try to speak after being beheaded?

Stem cells from hair follicles have potential to repair myelin sheath in mice

Exercise activates memory neural networks in older adults

AI

Scientists translate brain signals into speech sounds

Artificial intelligence can diagnose PTSD by analyzing voices

Robotics

Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Robots created with 3D printers could be caring for those in golden years

Robots to autocomplete soldier tasks

Psychology

How cortisol affects exposure therapy for anxiety disorders

Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

University of Cambridge

Blood pressure drug shows promise for treating Parkinson’s and dementia in animal study

Slim People Have a Genetic Advantage When it Comes to Maintaining Their Weight

Recalling Happy Memories During Adolescence Can Reduce Depression Risk

3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Postnatal Depression in Dads Linked to Depression in Teen Daughters

New Insights Into Loss of Pleasure in Depression

Psychological Sex Differences and Autistic Traits

Many Cases of Dementia May Arise From Non-Inherited DNA ‘Spelling Mistakes’

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

Mother’s Attitude Towards Baby During Pregnancy May Have Implications for Child’s Development

Brain Cholesterol Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk