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·July 27, 2021·7 min read

Detecting Brain Tumors Using a Simple Urine or Blood Plasma Test

Two newly developed tests, one which analyzes urine samples and a simple blood test, can detect the presence of glioma brain cancer.

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·July 22, 2021·5 min read

Age-Related Memory Loss Reversed In Mice

Reconstituting the amount of chondroitin 6-sulphate to perineuronal nets completely restored memory and brain plasticity in aging mice to a similar level as seen in younger animals, a new study reports. The findings could lead to new therapies to restore age-related memory loss in older humans.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 18, 2021·6 min read

Autism Can Be Detected During Toddlerhood Using a Brief Questionnaire

A newly developed questionnaire can detect autism in children between the ages of 18 to 30 months.

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·July 16, 2021·5 min read

Climate Changed the Size of Our Bodies and, To Some Extent, Our Brains

A new study reveals the impact climate played in the evolution of the human brain and body. Studying 300 fossils from the genus Homo found across the globe, researchers found those who lived in colder climates had larger body frames. Larger bodies provided a buffer from colder temperatures. Brain size tended to be larger in those who lived in environments with less vegetation and survived by hunting large animals, a task that involved higher cognitive function.

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·July 3, 2021·4 min read

Autistic Individuals More Likely to Use Recreational Drugs to Self-Medicate

While those with autism are less likely to use substances than those who are not on the autism spectrum, those who do are more likely to self-medicate for their mental health symptoms. Those with ASD who self-medicate report they do so to improve focus and attention and, in some cases, to mask ASD symptoms.

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·June 27, 2021·4 min read

Marmoset Study Identifies Brain Region Linking Actions to Their Outcomes

Switching off activity in the anterior cingulate cortex prevented marmoset monkeys from making an association between behavior and a particular outcome.

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·June 22, 2021·5 min read

Brain Differences in Interpreting Physical Signals in Mental Health Disorders

Activity in the dorsal mid insular could drive different interpretations in bodily sensations in those with mental health disorders like depression, anorexia, and panic disorders.

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·April 30, 2021·6 min read

Young People Who Experience Bullying Are More Likely to Fantasize About Committing Acts of Violence

Experiencing bullying and aggression as a teen or young adult increases violent ideations, including thoughts of harming or killing others, a new study reports.

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·April 12, 2021·8 min read

Stress Does Not Lead to Loss of Self-Control in Eating Disorders

Contrary to popular belief, people with eating disorders like bulimia nervosa do not lose control and binge eat in response to stressful events.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·March 29, 2021·5 min read

Rising Autism Rates, Specifically in Minorities and Socially Disadvantaged Children

In the UK, one in 57 children is on the autism spectrum. The number is significantly higher than previously reported. Children from minority backgrounds were up to 38% more likely to be diagnosed with autism. Children with ASD were more likely to also experience social disadvantages.

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·March 15, 2021·7 min read

Video-LED Feedback Reduces Behavioral Problems in Children as Young as 12 Months

A new video-feedback parenting program shows promise in helping to reduce behavioral problems in children as young as 12 months old. Researchers say addressing problematic behaviors in toddlers could help reduce behavioral problems later in life.

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·February 27, 2021·7 min read

Psychological ‘Signature’ for the Extremist Mind Uncovered

Researchers conclude the mind of an extremist is marked by a mixture of conservative and dogmatic psychological signatures. Extremists tend to be cognitively cautious, slower at perceptual processing, and have weaker working memory. This is compounded by impulsive personality traits that seek sensation and risky experiences.