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·July 30, 2024·4 min read

Neurodivergence Linked to Chronic Fatigue in Children

New research highlights a significant link between neurodivergence and chronic fatigue, suggesting that increased inflammation from childhood stress may contribute. The study emphasizes the need for better screening and support for neurodivergent children to reduce chronic fatigue risks. Findings advocate for a comprehensive approach to identify contributing factors and improve quality of life. Enhanced support systems for neurodivergent children could mitigate these risks.

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·May 16, 2022·3 min read

Good Sleep Continuity Leads to Better Days for People With Dementia

Sleep continuity, in addition to sleep quality, can determine how a person with dementia will experience their symptoms the next day.

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·June 15, 2021·4 min read

Two Decade Analysis of African Neuroscience Research Prompts Calls for Greater Support

Scientists are calling for greater support for neuroscience research in Africa. With the world's largest genetic diversity, researchers say Africa is vital to help progress neuroscience and brain disease research.

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·May 28, 2021·4 min read

Blood Oxygen Levels Could Explain Why Memory Loss Is an Early Alzheimer’s Symptom

Decreased blood flow and blood oxygen levels to the hippocampus may explain symptoms of memory loss associated with Alzheimer's. Researchers say increasing hippocampal blood flow could reverse or protect against symptoms of the neurodegenerative disorder.

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·February 19, 2021·4 min read

Making Sense of the Mass Data Generated From Firing Neurons

A new framework outperforms previous models in predicting and assessing neural network properties.

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·February 11, 2021·4 min read

Once Bitten, Twice Shy: What Happens in the Brain When We Have Bad Experiences With Food

With the help of snails, researchers investigate the neural processes at work when we develop food aversions after eating a bad meal.

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·October 12, 2020·6 min read

Psychologists Reveal How to Build Rap-Paw With Your Cat

Researchers report it is possible to build up a rapport with a cat by simply using an eye narrowing technique.

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·September 10, 2020·5 min read

Binge-Drinkers’ Brains Have to Work Harder to Feel Empathy for Others

Study reveals binge drinking is associated with more widespread neural dysfunction than previously believed. In those who binge drink, the visual areas of the brain show unusually high levels of activation. Additionally, those who binge drink have more difficulty in feeling empathy for others.

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·July 27, 2020·6 min read

Lithium in Drinking Water Linked With Lower Suicide Rates

Study reports naturally occurring lithium in public drinking water may lower suicide rates. Researchers found that in geographical areas with high concentrations of lithium in drinking water, suicide rates were lower in the population.

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·May 19, 2020·1 min read

High rate of blood clots in COVID-19

Coronavirus has been linked to a higher rate of developing venous thromboembolism. A D-dimer blood test is a useful way to identify COVID-19 patients at a higher risk of venous thromboembolism.

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·April 10, 2020·4 min read

New paper points out flaw in Rubber Hand Illusion raising tough questions for psychology

The commonly reported effects of the Rubber Hand Illusion can be attributed to imaginative suggestion, researchers report.

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·August 19, 2019·4 min read

Glioblastoma brain cancer could be diagnosed with simple blood test in future

Novel biomarkers for glioblastoma brain cancer have been identified in bodily fluids. The discovery may lead to a new, simple, non-invasive blood test to detect brain cancer in the future.