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·February 11, 2020

Research points to potential brain marker of stress and its effects on problem solving

Genetics testing revealed those with a greater susceptibility to stress have at least one copy of a variation in the serotonin transporter gene. Additionally, changes to connections in the middle temporal gyrus related to changes in cognitive performance during stress. Read More

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·November 5, 2019

Talk to the hand: Human brain can rewire itself after traumatic bodily injury

When the brain is deprived of input from a limb following amputation, it reorganizes its neural map and reroutes the function to the remaining limb. Read More

This is a hierachical diagram of arrogance

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·October 22, 2019

Research worth ‘bragging’ about: Three types of arrogance identified

Study reports arrogance and narcissism are on a spectrum. Researchers identify three types of arrogance and reveal the associated implications. Read More

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·October 11, 2019

Researcher uses sweat monitors to predict behavioral issues in adolescents severely affected with autism

Electrodermal activity, which results in an increased level of sweat, was able to determine when an adolescent with server ASD was about to embark on aggressive behavior 60% of the time. Read More

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·September 18, 2019

Low-cost blood pressure drug improves brain function in individuals with autism

Propranolol, a common 'beta-blocker' drug used to control blood pressure, could be a promising new treatment for those on the autism spectrum. The medication improved cognitive performance and positively altered the frontal-parietal control network, an area of the brain associated with word and information processing, in those with ASD. Read More

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·August 27, 2019

Neurological brain markers might detect risk for psychotic disorders

Researchers have identified a new biomarker for psychosis in the striatal dopamine neurons. Those at risk for psychosis showed increased activation in the striatum for positive feedback and decreased activation when faced with negative feedback. Read More

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·June 27, 2019

Autism health challenges could be explained by problem behaviors

A new study explores the relationship between problem behaviors associated with autism and gastrointestinal symptoms. Findings suggest younger children on the autism spectrum with aggressive problem behaviors are 11.2% more likely to have co-occurring nausea, whereas older children with ASD had more complex relationships between internalizing symptoms and GI problems. Read More

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·June 22, 2019

3D technology might improve body appreciation

Images from 3D scanners can be used to help improve focus on body appreciation, which may help to improve mental health outcomes for young people. Read More

This flow diagram shows the link between mitochondria, health and aging

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·May 8, 2019

Mitochondrial function may explain link between intelligence, health and aging

Mitochondrial function may help explain the link between intelligence, general health and aging. Read More

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·April 23, 2019

Some women could be more susceptible to PTSD than others

Oxytocin and cortisol levels are higher in women with dissociative PTSD. Read More

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·March 22, 2019

Eating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagers

Teenagers who regularly eat breakfast with their parents have a more positive body image than those who skip the meal or do not eat with their family. Read More