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·December 13, 2018·3 min read

‘Hangxiety’ Higher in Shy People

According to researchers, after a night of drinking, shy people are more likely to be anxious that those more extroverted.

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·February 1, 2017·4 min read

‘Mirror Game’ Test Could Secure Early Detection of Schizophrenia

A new computerized 'mirror game' has been shown to give more accurate diagnosis of schizophrenia than clinical interviews, a new study reports.

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·April 24, 2017·4 min read

A Step Closer to Unraveling Mystery Cause of Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have discovered a new cellular mechanism that may be a root cause of multiple sclerosis.

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·July 24, 2017·3 min read

Alcohol Boosts Recall of Earlier Learning

A new Scientific Reports study reveals alcohol may have a surprising effect on learning and memory. Researchers found those who drank alcohol following a learned word task had better recollection of the terms they learned the next day than those who did not drink.

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·October 19, 2022·4 min read

An Animal-Free Method of Creating Human Brain Cells for Research

Researchers have developed a new method to create glutamatergic neuronal cells from SH-SY5Y cells without the use of animal-derived components. The new technique repurposes the B-27 growth supplement. This is the first time SH-SY5Y cells have been transformed into glutamatergic neuronal cells, researchers report.

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·July 17, 2019·2 min read

Apathy: The forgotten symptom of dementia

Feelings of apathy are present in almost half of all Alzheimer's patients.

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·January 10, 2022·3 min read

Are You a Super-Matcher? You Can Take a Test to Find Out

Study reveals how well some people can compare complex visual images, like fingerprints or specific facial features, without a background in forensic sciences.

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·June 9, 2021·3 min read

Brain Connections Mean Some People Lack Visual Imagery

People with hyperphantasia, the ability to visualize vividly, have stronger connections between their visual brain network and decision-making networks. By contrast, those with aphantasia, an inability to visualize, have weaker connections between the brain regions.

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·November 28, 2022·3 min read

Childhood Poverty Impacts Well-Being in Middle Age

The financial circumstances a child experiences impact their well-being between the ages of 41 and 65.

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·May 15, 2021·4 min read

Children Likely to Be Pleading Guilty When Innocent

Young people are more susceptible to pleading guilty to a crime, even though they are innocent. Researchers say the differences in children's brains which affect their sensitivity to reward and punishment, and differences in information processing could be factors as to why they are more likely to plead guilty.

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·May 20, 2022·4 min read

Children Who Play Adventurously Have Better Mental Health

Adventurous play, especially when conducted outdoors, was associated with reduced anxiety and depression in children.

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·July 17, 2017·3 min read

Daily Crosswords Linked to Sharper Brain in Later Life

A new study from the University of Exeter adds to growing evidence that embarking on daily challenging puzzles can help protect brain function later in life. Researchers report older people who complete a daily crossword have brain function equivalent to people ten years their junior when it comes to grammatical reasoning and short term memory accuracy.

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University of Exeter

‘Mirror Game’ Test Could Secure Early Detection of Schizophrenia

A Step Closer to Unraveling Mystery Cause of Multiple Sclerosis

An Animal-Free Method of Creating Human Brain Cells for Research

Apathy: The forgotten symptom of dementia

Are You a Super-Matcher? You Can Take a Test to Find Out

Brain Connections Mean Some People Lack Visual Imagery

Childhood Poverty Impacts Well-Being in Middle Age

Children Likely to Be Pleading Guilty When Innocent

Children Who Play Adventurously Have Better Mental Health

Daily Crosswords Linked to Sharper Brain in Later Life

From Vinyl to Visions: Fruit Flies Showcase Decision-Making Prowess

Jellyfish Show Remarkable Learning Skills

Upside Down World: Unique View Offers Clues to Face Recognition

Brain’s Blue Spot, Locus Coeruleus, Is A Key Player in Sleep Quality and Memory

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