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·September 19, 2020·6 min read

How Fear Persists in the Mouse Brain

When a mouse senses a threat, neurons in the ventromedial hypothalamus become activated and remain active for ten seconds after the threat is removed. Fear responses could be induced by artificially stimulating these neurons. Artificially silencing the neurons reduced fear behavior. Read More

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·September 19, 2020·3 min read

Rising Stress and Depression in Coronavirus-Related Losses and Media Consumption

Researchers link the rise in acute stress and depression rates in the U.S to multiple stressors, such as unemployment and coronavirus-related media consumption. Read More

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·September 18, 2020·6 min read

Mosquito-Borne Viruses Linked to Stroke

A combination of the Zika virus and Chikungunya, two mosquito-borne infections, increase stroke risk, a new study reports. Read More

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·September 18, 2020·5 min read

Mapping the Decision-Making Pathways in the Brain

Results from a new study implicate the ventromedial thalamus in cost-benefit decision making. Read More

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·September 18, 2020·5 min read

Actively Speaking Two Languages Protects Against Cognitive Impairment

People who actively communicate in two or more languages may have a lower risk of cognitive decline associated with aging. Read More

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·September 18, 2020·5 min read

Primary Role of Sleep Changes From Learning Support to Brain Maintenance in Early Childhood

When a child reaches the age of two-and-a-half, the primary purpose of sleep changes from brain-building to brain maintenance and repair, a role it maintains for the rest of our lives. Read More

Featured Psychology

·September 18, 2020·3 min read

Immune System May Have Another Job, Combatting Depression

Gamma interferons, a type of immune cell that induces and modulates several immune system responses, may also play a role in preventing depression. Read More

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·September 18, 2020·5 min read

No Evidence for Link Between Depression and Diet

While numerous researchers have concluded that diet can help prevent or alleviate symptoms of depression, a new study reports the evidence to support such claims is weak. Read More

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·September 17, 2020·5 min read

What Happens in Our Brains When We Make Educated Guesses

Study implicated hippocampal neurons in our ability to make educated guesses. Read More

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·September 17, 2020·5 min read

Non-Invasive Neurotech Reduces Insomnia

HIRREM, a closed-loop acoustic stimulation neurotechnology, reduced insomnia symptoms, and improved autonomic nervous system function. Read More

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·September 17, 2020·6 min read

Study Shows How Fast Our Brains Are at ‘Recording’ New Words

Cortical representations for the sounds and meanings of new words learned form within an hour or two following exposure. Read More

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·September 17, 2020·4 min read

Potential Target Identified for Migraine Therapy

In mice lacking the GLT-1 transporter, cortical spreading depression, a neural excitation that underlies migraine pathology, occurred more frequently and spread more quickly. The findings provide potential new avenues for the treatment of migraines. Read More

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