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Blood-Brain Barrier Breakdown an Early Driver of Dementia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

A new study reports leaky capillaries in the brain may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease as it can signal cognitive impairment prior to the buildup of proteins associated with the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...

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Can Artificial Intelligence Help Abuse Victims Disclose Traumatic Testimony?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 16, 2018

A new deep learning algorithm may help children affected by abuse to disclose information about their experiences.... Read More...

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New Map of Brain Region Linked to Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2018

Researchers have successfully created the most detailed map of the hippocampus, an area of the brain implicated in memory. The map shows the structure, neural connections and functions in vivid detail.... Read More...

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Aging May Be As Old As Life Itself

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 12, 2018

Researchers report that, at the molecular levels, aging may have originated at the beginning of the evolution of life. They suggest when it comes to genes, aging may not always be a negative trait, and may help an organism to survive.... Read More...

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Decoding Mood from Human Brain Signals

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 10, 2018

Researchers have built a decoder which is able to translate neural signals into mood variations. ... Read More...

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‘Gut Instinct’ May Have Been the GPS of Human Ancestors

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2018

Researchers have discovered another purpose for the gut-brain axis; relaying information to the hippocampus to store information about our environment and location.... Read More...

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Role Schizophrenia Genes Play in Brain Development Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJune 8, 2018

A new USC study reports researchers have discovered 150 proteins that affect brain development and cell activity, contributing to the development of mental health disorders. ... Read More...

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Got an Appetite That Won’t Subside? You’ve Got Hungry Peptides

Neuroscience NewsJune 2, 2018

The brain regulates hunger and appetite by releasing a neuropeptide through cerebrospinal fluid, researchers report.... Read More...

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Simple Treatment May Minimize Hearing Loss Triggered by Loud Noise

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2018

Researchers have identified the mechanisms behind how noise induced hearing loss occurs and have shown a simple injection to the middle ear may help to preserve hearing following exposure to loud blast noises.... Read More...

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Why People Become More Prone to Distraction With Age

Neuroscience NewsMay 7, 2018

A new study reports the locus coerleus, a brain network that controls our ability to focus while under stress, appears to weaken as we age. This may explain why we find it more difficult to focus as we get older.... Read More...

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Using AI to Detect Heart Disease

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2018

Researchers apply deep learning algorithms to help measure physiological changes linked to heart disease.... Read More...

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Americans with a College Education Live Longer Without Dementia

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2018

Two new studies from researchers at USC provide fresh insight into Alzheimer's risks. Researchers say attending college can stave off dementia and help retain memories in old age. Additionally, researchers report reducing diabetes and hypertension after 50 could increase longevity in people with Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Mapping the Brain at High Resolution

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Neuroscience

Mapping the Brain at High Resolution

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Neurology

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

How Manganese Produces a Parkinsonian Syndrome

AI

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Using AI and Data Streams to Predict Local Flu Activity

Harnessing Machine Learning to Uncover New Insights Into the Brain

Robotics

How Game Theory Can Bring Humans and Robots Closer Together

3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Robots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint Accuracy

Psychology

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

Blood-Brain Barrier Breakdown an Early Driver of Dementia

Can Artificial Intelligence Help Abuse Victims Disclose Traumatic Testimony?

New Map of Brain Region Linked to Alzheimer’s

Aging May Be As Old As Life Itself

Decoding Mood from Human Brain Signals

‘Gut Instinct’ May Have Been the GPS of Human Ancestors

Role Schizophrenia Genes Play in Brain Development Discovered

Got an Appetite That Won’t Subside? You’ve Got Hungry Peptides

Simple Treatment May Minimize Hearing Loss Triggered by Loud Noise

Why People Become More Prone to Distraction With Age

Using AI to Detect Heart Disease