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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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Tracking the Birth of Memories

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 11, 2019

Researchers have identified three distinct stages of brain development that occur before an episodic memory can form.... Read More...

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Ketamine and Naltrexone Combo Shows Promise for Depression and Addiction Treatments

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

A new study reveals the combination of ketamine with naltrexone can help treat symptoms of both depression and addiction.... Read More...

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Neural Fingerprints ID Those Likely to Abstain from Cocaine

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

Using deep learning technology in combination with neuroimaging data, researchers were able to accurately predict who would abstain from cocaine during treatment for addiction. ... Read More...

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Gene Variant Found in Brain Complicit in Multiple Sclerosis Onset

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2018

Researchers report genetic variants can affect neural function, which become complicit in triggering multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Marijuana users weigh less, defying the munchies

Metabolite may play a role in nicotine addiction

Neurology

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Blood pressure drug shows promise for treating Parkinson’s and dementia in animal study

General anesthesia hijacks sleep circuitry to knock you out

AI

Artificial intelligence singles out neurons faster than a human can

Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Robotics

Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Robots created with 3D printers could be caring for those in golden years

Robots to autocomplete soldier tasks

Psychology

Metabolite may play a role in nicotine addiction

High-risk genes for schizophrenia discovered

Yale

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

Tracking the Birth of Memories

Ketamine and Naltrexone Combo Shows Promise for Depression and Addiction Treatments

Neural Fingerprints ID Those Likely to Abstain from Cocaine

Gene Variant Found in Brain Complicit in Multiple Sclerosis Onset