Uppsala University Research Articles

Infants later diagnosed with autism seldom initiate joint attention

Neuroscience NewsMay 22, 2019

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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Owning a dog is influenced by our genetic make-up

Neuroscience NewsMay 17, 2019

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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Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2019

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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Bravery Cells Found in the Hippocampus

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 7, 2018

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

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How Sleep May Contribute to Adverse Weight Gain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 26, 2018

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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Working Memory May be More Flexible than Previously Thought

Neuroscience NewsAugust 17, 2018

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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Brain Cell That Improves Learning Detected

Neuroscience NewsJuly 5, 2018

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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Striking Differences in Brain Morphology Between Wild and Domestic Rabbits

Neuroscience NewsJune 25, 2018

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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Autistic Children React More Strongly to Sudden Changes in Light

Neuroscience NewsMay 7, 2018

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...

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Pulling an All-Nighter Impairs Working Memory in Women

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 31, 2018

Sleep deprivation appears to be more detrimental to working memory in females, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Reduced Attention to Audiovisual Synchrony in Infancy Predicts Autism Diagnosis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2018

Infants who pay little attention to synchronous sights and sounds could have an elevated risk of being diagnosed with autism, researchers report.... Read More...

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Expectations Influence Effectiveness of SSRIs

Neuroscience NewsOctober 3, 2017

Study reveals people are three times more likely to report SSRIs are effective for their depression and anxiety when given the correct information about the medication.... Read More...

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Psychology

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Uppsala University

Infants later diagnosed with autism seldom initiate joint attention

Owning a dog is influenced by our genetic make-up

Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies

Bravery Cells Found in the Hippocampus

How Sleep May Contribute to Adverse Weight Gain

Working Memory May be More Flexible than Previously Thought

Brain Cell That Improves Learning Detected

Striking Differences in Brain Morphology Between Wild and Domestic Rabbits

Autistic Children React More Strongly to Sudden Changes in Light

Pulling an All-Nighter Impairs Working Memory in Women

Reduced Attention to Audiovisual Synchrony in Infancy Predicts Autism Diagnosis