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·January 24, 2020

Imbalance between serotonin and dopamine in social anxiety disorder

Study reports the balance between serotonin and dopamine may be a risk factor for a person developing social anxiety disorder. Read More

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·January 11, 2020

Losing a night of sleep may increase blood levels of Alzheimer’s biomarker

Following a night of sleep deprivations, levels of tau in the blood increase 17% in healthy young men. Read More

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·May 22, 2019

Infants later diagnosed with autism seldom initiate joint attention

An eye-tracking study of 10-month-old infants reveals children later diagnosed on the autism spectrum seldom initiate joint attention. Findings suggest children with ASD already have reduced social motivation as infants. Read More

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·May 17, 2019

Owning a dog is influenced by our genetic make-up

Large twin study finds a strong genetic contribution to dog ownership in adulthood. Researchers speculate genetic variations may have contributed to the human ability to domesticate dogs and other animals. Read More

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·January 21, 2019

Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies

According to a new study, genetic factors heavily influence where we are most likely to store fat on our bodies. Researchers found the relationship between genetics and fat storage is more significant in women than in men. Read More

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·September 7, 2018

Bravery Cells Found in the Hippocampus

OLM cells in the hippocampus play a key role in risk taking behavior and anxiety, researchers report. Read More

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·August 26, 2018

How Sleep May Contribute to Adverse Weight Gain

Researchers report just one night of sleep loss can have a tissue specific impact on metabolism and the regulation of gene expression. The study could explain why those who suffer chronic sleep loss or work shifts are at greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Read More

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·August 17, 2018

Working Memory May be More Flexible than Previously Thought

Researchers report working memory doesn't have fixed limits, as previously believed, it adapts itself to tasks currently being performed. Read More

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·July 5, 2018

Brain Cell That Improves Learning Detected

A new study reveals OLM cell activity can affect memory encoding. The findings enhance understanding of how a single component in memory circuits can affect memory formation. Read More

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·June 25, 2018

Striking Differences in Brain Morphology Between Wild and Domestic Rabbits

A new MRI study reveals how domestication has affected the brain morphology in rabbits, specifically in the prefrontal cortex and amygdala. Read More

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·May 7, 2018

Autistic Children React More Strongly to Sudden Changes in Light

Stronger pupillary light reflex in infants is linked to an increased risk of autism diagnosis later in life, researchers report. Additionally, the amount of pupil restriction in infancy is associated with the strength of autism symptoms by the age of 3. Read More