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·June 28, 2021·3 min read

Saturated Fatty Acid Levels Increase When Making Memories

Saturated fatty acid levels rise in the brain during the formation of new memories, researchers say. The highest levels of saturated fatty acids were found in the amygdala, an area of the brain associated with fear and emotional memories.

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·March 19, 2021·4 min read

Disability Highest for Schizophrenia and Personality Disorders

Study reveals personality disorders and schizophrenia are the most debilitating mental illnesses to live with.

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·March 3, 2021·3 min read

Drug Target Could Fight Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease

The SARM1 protein triggers a cascade of degeneration associated with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers hope new drugs can be developed to directly target this protein to fight neurodegeneration.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 25, 2021·3 min read

Gut Health and Mood Genetically Entwined

Researchers have identified a genetic link between depression and an increased risk of developing stomach ulcers.

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·February 2, 2021·2 min read

New Discovery for How the Brain ‘Tangles’ in Alzheimer’s Disease

Study identifies a new "seeding" process in neurons that could be a cause of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·December 11, 2020·4 min read

Vitamin D the Clue to More Autism Spectrum Disorder in Boys

Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy may explain why males are three times more likely to be diagnosed with ASD than girls. The study reports prenatal vitamin d deficiency increases testosterone in the developing male brain.

Featured Genetics

·September 29, 2020·3 min read

Inflammatory Gene Provides Clue to Obesity Risk

Mutations in the inflammatory RIPK1 gene have been identified in people with obesity. The variation caused an increased amount of the gene in fat tissue. This increased risk of obesity.

Autism Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 28, 2020·5 min read

Genetic Link Between Cattle Temperament and Autism

Study found genes implicated in cattle temperament contribute to neural developmental functions and are differentially expressed in the human brain. Some ASD related genes are associated with cattle temperament.

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·August 24, 2020·2 min read

Faulty Brain Circuits Arise From Abnormal Fusion

Discovery reveals neurons can lose their individuality in some conditions. The findings contradict the conventional belief that neurons always stay separated and never fuse.

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·August 19, 2020·4 min read

Melatonin Linked to Improved Brain Function in Child Concussion

Researchers identified a specific neural network that positively responds to melatonin following concussion in children. Results suggest melatonin may help compensate for normal brain function that has been interrupted due to injury caused by concussion and helps prevent sleep disturbances.

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·May 4, 2020·3 min read

Extinguishing fearful memories depends on the flexibility of your DNA

The ability to extinguish fear memories may rely on the flexibility of a person's DNA.

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·April 16, 2020·3 min read

Genetics linked to childhood emotional, social and psychiatric problems

Children who experience emotional, mental health, and social problems are more likely to have higher levels of genetic vulnerability for depression as adults. Researchers also identified a higher genetic vulnerability for insomnia, body mass index, and neuroticism. 50% of children with disorders such as ADHD continue to experience mental health problems as they enter adulthood.