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·April 8, 2020·4 min read

Brain discovery suggests source of lifelong behavioral issues

Study identifies AIM1 inflammasomes as crucial players in the development of a properly formed central nervous system by removing genetically compromised cells. The findings shed light on neurodevelopmental dysfunctions which occur and give rise to behavioral related disorders. Read More

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·February 24, 2020·4 min read

4-year olds who receive a kindness pay it forward

Upstream reciprocity, or generosity, can be seen in children as young as four years of age. At age three, 80% of children do not want to share, but at age four, 60% of children are happy to share with others. Read More

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·February 13, 2020·5 min read

Childhood brain tumor discovery may unlock treatments for many cancers

Astrocytes hijack microglia for the benefit of tumor growth in medulloblastoma, causing the microglia to produce IGF1. The findings could aid in the development of new treatments for a range of cancers. Read More

This is the chemical structure of dopamine

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·January 2, 2020·5 min read

Study finds dopamine, biological clock link to snacking, overeating and obesity

Findings define a connection between reward, dopamine, and circadian pathways in the overeating. Read More

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·June 4, 2019·4 min read

Researchers discover cells that change their identity during normal development

Melanocytes, a type of pigment cell in zebrafish, can transform after development into a different cell type. Read More

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·February 22, 2019·4 min read

Probing the Pain of Ostracism

Researchers report on the psychological impact of ostracism. The findings reveal being acknowledged helps to ease the pain of social rejection. Read More

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·September 17, 2018·5 min read

Brain’s Lymphatic Vessels May Be New Treatment Avenue for Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have discovered lymphatic vessels carry previously unknown messages from the brain to the immune system that triggers multiple sclerosis. Blocking the messages may provide new treatment options for the disease. Read More

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·August 1, 2018·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Drug May Stop Disease If Used Before Symptoms Appear

Researchers report memantine, an FDA approved drug, may not only alleviate symptoms of mild Alzheimer's disease, but could also prevent progression of the disease if used before symptoms appear. Read More

Autism Featured Psychology

·June 28, 2018·3 min read

People with Autism Want to Socialize, They May Just Express It Differently

A new study pushes back the assumption that those on the autism spectrum do not wish to socialize with others. Researchers hope their findings will lead to more respectful treatment of those with ASD and help develop more effective methods of support for those with autism. Read More

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·June 26, 2018·4 min read

True Nature of Cells Blamed in Alzheimer’s Revealed

Researchers confirm microglia, immune cells implicated in neurodegenerative disorders, play a role in protecting the central nervous system. Read More

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·June 18, 2018·6 min read

“You Are Getting Very Sleepy”: When Hypnotism Came to America

Researchers look at the history of hypnotism in the United States and why the power of suggestion still works on people today. Read More

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·June 2, 2018·3 min read

Can Focused Sound Waves Fix Rare ‘Giggling’ Form of Epilepsy?

A pioneering ultrasound treatment could help treat hypothalamic hamartomas, a rare, benign mass in the brain that can cause epilepsy symptoms and unintentional giggling seizures. Read More

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