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·September 4, 2018·3 min read

Bully or Leader? Even Infants Can Tell the Difference

Study confirms infants can detect differences in power between individuals and expect those differences to endure over time. Researchers say, at 21 months old, a child can distinguish between respect based power asserted by a leader and fear based power asserted by bullies.

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·August 6, 2018·5 min read

Sequenced Fox Genome Hints at Genetic Basis of Behavior

A new study sheds light on the genetic basis of fox behaviors and, researchers say, the findings could have implications for human behavior. The study reports the SorCS1 gene contributes to social behaviors in foxes.

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·July 19, 2018·4 min read

Perinatal Exposure to Phthalates Impairs Brain Structure and Function: Rat Study

Researchers report rats exposed to phthalates, both while in the womb and through lactation, had fewer neurons and synapses than peers who were not exposed to the plasticizing chemicals. Additionally, the phthalate exposed rats showed deficits in cognitive flexibility.

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·June 22, 2018·4 min read

Ketamine Acts Fast to Treat Depression and Its Effects Last, But How?

Researchers explore the mechanisms behind ketamine's effectiveness at treating depression. The study reports the long lasting effects of ketamine may be due to G proteins timing in moving back to lipid rafts.

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·June 15, 2018·5 min read

When Emotional Memories Intrude, Focusing on Context Could Help

A new study reveals focusing attention to the context of a memory, rather than the emotional aspects, increases activity in brain regions associated with executive function and attention.

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·June 12, 2018·6 min read

One-Third of US Adults May Unknowingly Use Medications that Can Cause Depression

Researchers say almost one third of Americans are unknowingly taking medications that can increase depression and suicide risks.

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·June 7, 2018·4 min read

Larger Sample Size Needed to Increase Reproducibility in Neuroscience Studies

Researchers say typical neuroimaging studies generally utilize small sample sizes, making them a challenge for other neuroscientists to replicate.

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·June 4, 2018·2 min read

Does Stabilizing Female Hormones Help Lower Suicide Risk?

Researchers have received funding to help determine if stabilizing progesterone and estradiol will help to reduce suicidality in females at risk of suicide.

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·June 4, 2018·4 min read

How Does Alcohol Influence Alzheimer’s Development?

A new study reports alcohol may impede the clearance of amyloid beta, a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease, in the brain.

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·May 7, 2018·5 min read

Study Adds New Evidence that Infants Track Others’ Mental States

A new study adds to growing evidence that infants possess a basic theory of mind. Neuroimaging reveals the temporal parietal junction, an area of the brain associated with theory of mind, responds similarly in infants and adults when watching videos of actors expressing different mental states.

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·April 28, 2018·4 min read

Prosthetic Arms Can Provide Controlled Sensory Feedback

Researchers have developed a new prosthetic arm that stimulates the nerves in the amputated limb, allowing the patient to feel the sense of touch.

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·April 3, 2018·4 min read

Surprise Can Be an Agent of Social Change

Surprise, researchers say, not only has effects on the beliefs of an individual, but also collective effects on the content of culture. As a result, surprise can lead people to change attitudes, shift preconceptions and inspire social change.

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