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·June 6, 2020

The neurobiology of social distance: Why loneliness may be the biggest threat to survival and longevity

Study explores the wide-ranging, negative effects of social isolation on both psychological and physiological well-being. Read More

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·April 23, 2020

Natural mood regulation low or even absent in people with depression

During periods where personal choices of activities are constrained, natural mood regulation becomes impaired, resulting in an increased risk of depression. Read More

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·February 12, 2020

Gut feelings: Is the microbiome linked to our personality?

A new study links the microbiome to personality traits and social behaviors. Those with a larger social network tend to have a more diverse gut microbiome. Read More

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·September 5, 2019

Genes associated with left-handedness linked with shape of the brain’s language regions

Four genetic regions have been identified as playing a role in left-handedness. Three of the four genes were associated with proteins involved in brain development and structure. Neuroimaging revealed those who were left-handed had increased functional connectivity between left and right language networks. Researchers also found correlations between the genetic regions associated with left-handedness and slightly reduced Parkinson's risk, but a slightly increased risk for schizophrenia. Read More

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·March 22, 2019

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

A link has been identified between oxidative stress, which has previously been linked to aging and neurodegeneration, and sleep. Oxidative stress activates neurons that control sleep function. The findings could help in the development of treatments for sleep disorders. Read More

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·February 14, 2019

Teen Cannabis Use Raises Depression Risk in Young Adults

A new study reports cannabis use in teens is associated with a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety as adults. Read More

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·February 1, 2019

MRI Scans Reveal How the Brain Protects Memories

A new MRI study reveals the neocortex and hippocampus are involved in mediating memory interference. Read More

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·August 26, 2018

Lifestyle Factors Linked to Brain Health of Young Adults

A new study reports lifestyle choices, such as smoking or drinking alcohol during early adulthood, can increase the risk of developing dementia or having a stroke later in life. Read More

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·May 1, 2018

How Decisions Form in the Brain

Researchers describe what happens in the brain just prior to making a decision. Read More

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·April 28, 2018

Can Microbes Manipulate Our Minds?

Researchers report we may have evolved to depend on our gut bacteria to aid normal brain function, and changes in our microbiome could have effects on our behavior. Read More

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·March 18, 2018

Number of Known Stroke Risk Genes Tripled

Researchers have identified 22 new genetic risk factors for stroke. Read More

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·October 24, 2017

Dolphin Brains Show Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers discover tell-tale signs of Alzheimer's disease in the brains of older dolphins that had died after being washed up on the Spanish coast. Read More

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