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Biomarker Associated with Aggression in Children Identified

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 26, 2018

Using EEG, researchers have identified smaller spikes in the P3 brain wave is associated with aggressive behavior in young children. The findings could help to diagnose toddlers with aggressive tendencies before their behaviors become ingrained, researchers say.... Read More...

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Older People Less Apt to Recognize They’ve Made a Mistake

Neuroscience NewsAugust 3, 2018

A new study reports older people are less likely to recognize they have made errors than younger people. ... Read More...

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Food Allergies Linked to ASD in Children

Neuroscience NewsJune 8, 2018

Researchers report 11.25% of children with ASD have food allergies, significantly higher than the 4.25% of children who suffer allergies without an autism diagnosis. The study adds to the growing body of evidence linking immunological dysfunction as a possible risk factor for ASD.... Read More...

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Surprise Stimulus Helps People Stop an Action

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 14, 2018

Unexpected sounds make people stop an action more often than when they hear no sounds at all. A new study offers an insight into how sensory cues would speed up the brain's communication with the motor system.... Read More...

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Worms Learn to Smell Danger

Neuroscience NewsOctober 17, 2017

Researchers report worms can learn to activate a defense mechanism that protects cells from damage.... Read More...

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Ultra Rare Gene Mutations Implicated in Eating Disorders

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 5, 2017

Researchers report ultra rare damaging genetic variants contribute to the risk of developing eating disorders.... Read More...

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Anesthesia and Surgery during Infancy May Impact White Matter during Childhood

Neuroscience NewsAugust 24, 2017

Researchers report children who underwent general anesthesia and surgery prior to the age of one showed decreased white matter volume and integrity.... Read More...

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Reprogramming Brain Region Can Suppress Cocaine Cravings: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2017

Silencing pyramidal neurons in the infralimbic cortex made rats more likely to relapse than those that underwent withdrawal from cocaine. The findings support growing evidence that the infralimbic cortex plays a vital role in suppressing addictive behaviors.... Read More...

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Surprise Communication Found Between Brain Regions Involved in Infant Motor Control

Neuroscience NewsMay 4, 2017

Researchers have identified how two distinct areas of the developing brain communicate and report REM sleep is key to this communication.... Read More...

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Older People Less Apt to Recognize They’ve Made a Mistake

Food Allergies Linked to ASD in Children

Surprise Stimulus Helps People Stop an Action

Worms Learn to Smell Danger

Ultra Rare Gene Mutations Implicated in Eating Disorders

Anesthesia and Surgery during Infancy May Impact White Matter during Childhood

Reprogramming Brain Region Can Suppress Cocaine Cravings: Mouse Study

Surprise Communication Found Between Brain Regions Involved in Infant Motor Control