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Gut check: Researchers describe role of gut bacteria in drug response

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2019

Researchers have identified causal links between microbiota gene content and metabolic activity which impacts personal differences in drug metabolism. The findings help explain why some people don't respond to, or have adverse side effects from taking medications, while others don't.... Read More...

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Biomarker reveals PTSD sufferers at risk of suicide

Neuroscience NewsMay 14, 2019

PET imaging study reveals higher levels of mGluR5 in those with PTSD who had suicidal thoughts. The findings could serve as a biomarker to assess suicide risk in people with PTSD.... Read More...

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New technique may improve detection and treatment of advanced brain cancer

Neuroscience NewsApril 30, 2019

Researchers discovered changes in thousands of genes induced by the tumor microenvironment. The study may help in identifying new biomarkers for the early detection, and subsequent treatment, of brain cancers.... Read More...

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Another victim of violence: Trust in those who mean no harm

Neuroscience NewsApril 26, 2019

Those who have experienced community violence or abuse may have problems when it comes to trusting new people, even those who are deemed 'good' or morally righteous.... Read More...

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Behavioral disorders in kids with autism linked to reduced brain connectivity

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2019

Reduced connectivity between the amygdala and ventrolateral prefrontal cortex has been identified in children on the autism spectrum who exhibit disruptive behaviors, compared to those on the spectrum who do not. Findings suggest this distinct brain network could be independent of core autism symptoms.... Read More...

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New drug mimics benefits of ketamine for depression

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2019

NV-5138, a small molecule drug that mimics the action of ketamine, provides fast-acting antidepressant responses in rodent models of depression. The drug is currently undergoing Phase 1 testing in humans.... Read More...

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Scientists restore some functions in a pig’s brain hours after death

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2019

Yale researchers successfully restored cellular activity and circulation to a pig's brain, four hours after its death. The research challenges the assumption about both timing and the irreversible nature of the cessation of some brain functions following death.... Read More...

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Researchers Create Organoid of a Brain Region to Study Cognitive Disorders

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 22, 2019

Researchers have created an organoid of the thalamus, which they have fused with an organoid of the frontal cortex in order to study ASD, depression and other neuropsychiatric conditions.... Read More...

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Gut Bacteria May Contribute to Toxic Side Effects of Drugs

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 8, 2019

Researchers report the gut microbiome could help explain why some people experience toxic side effects from medications. A new study reveals how gut bacteria can transform certain drugs into harmful compounds.... Read More...

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Adults Take Girls’ Pain Less Seriously

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2019

Researchers investigate the role gender stereotypes play when it comes to assessing pain in children. A new study reports adults tend to believe boys to be in more pain than girls.... Read More...

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Brain Biomarkers Identify Those at Risk of Severe PTSD Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 22, 2019

Researchers report the striatum and amygdala are less able to track changes in threat levels in those with severe PTSD. The findings may serve as a biomarker to evaluate who may be at greater risk of PTSD symptoms.... Read More...

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Depression and Suicide Risk Found in the Genome

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2019

Researchers have identified a significant overlap between suicide and major depressive disorder. ... Read More...

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The brain consumes half of a child’s energy, and that could matter for weight gain

Do video games drive obesity?

Stem cells reprogrammed into neurons could reveal drugs harmful to pregnancy

Neuroscience

The brain consumes half of a child’s energy, and that could matter for weight gain

Do video games drive obesity?

Stem cells reprogrammed into neurons could reveal drugs harmful to pregnancy

Neurology

Stem cells reprogrammed into neurons could reveal drugs harmful to pregnancy

Immune system can slow degenerative eye disease: Mouse study

Sleep history predicts late-life Alzheimer’s pathology

AI

The whisper of schizophrenia: Machine learning finds ‘sound’ words predict psychosis

AI used to detect brain’s response to multiple sclerosis treatment

Brain activation provides individual-level prediction of bipolar disorder risk

Robotics

Research moves closer to brain-machine interface autonomy

Six fingers per hand: Polydactyly equals extra motor ability

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Psychology

Adolescence is the game-changer for schizophrenia

Pregnant women increase peripersonal space to ‘keep dangers at arm’s length’

Many choices seems promising until you actually have to choose

Yale

Gut check: Researchers describe role of gut bacteria in drug response

Biomarker reveals PTSD sufferers at risk of suicide

New technique may improve detection and treatment of advanced brain cancer

Behavioral disorders in kids with autism linked to reduced brain connectivity

New drug mimics benefits of ketamine for depression

Scientists restore some functions in a pig’s brain hours after death

Researchers Create Organoid of a Brain Region to Study Cognitive Disorders

Gut Bacteria May Contribute to Toxic Side Effects of Drugs

Adults Take Girls’ Pain Less Seriously

Brain Biomarkers Identify Those at Risk of Severe PTSD Symptoms

Depression and Suicide Risk Found in the Genome