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·November 8, 2018·3 min read

Neurons that Fire Together, Don’t Always Wire Together

Researchers have identified a new rule of connectivity for neurons in the neocortex, contradicting the popular belief "neurons that fire together, wire together".

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·November 8, 2018·5 min read

Dopamine Primes the Brain for Enhanced Vigilance

Researchers have identified a brain network that may control the diversion of attention to focus on potential threats. Dopamine, they report, is key to the process.

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·November 8, 2018·4 min read

Connection Between Intestinal Bacteria and Diabetes Development

A new method for studying the mircobiome has allowed researchers to identify a connection between metabolism in gut bacteria and the development of diabetes.

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·November 8, 2018·6 min read

Brain Signature of Depressed Mood Identified

A new study reveals common brain activity patterns associated with depressive moods.

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·November 8, 2018·5 min read

Brain Activity Pattern May Be Early Sign of Schizophrenia

Researchers have identified abnormalities in specific neural networks that may be a biomarker to predict the risk of developing schizophrenia.

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·November 8, 2018·2 min read

Preschool Children Show Awake Response to Naptime Nonsense Words

A new EEG study reveals that, during sleep, the brain still processes and stores auditory information.

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·November 7, 2018·4 min read

Unraveling a Genetic Network Linked to Autism

Using CRISPR techniques, researchers have uncovered a genetic network linked to autism.

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·November 7, 2018·2 min read

Adolescent Cannabis Use Alters Development of Planning and Self Control Brain Areas

Researchers report adolescent cannabis use alters the structural development of the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that helps control higher cognitive functions.

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·November 7, 2018·4 min read

Women Who Give Birth to Boys More Likely to Develop Postnatal Depression

A new study reports women who give birth to boys are at a 79% increased risk of developing postnatal depression than those who birth girls. Researchers also note that women who experience birth complications are 174% more likely to develop PND.

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·November 7, 2018·4 min read

Lifespan Continues to Increase Regardless of Socioeconomic Factors

According to a new study, people who live to the age of 65 are continuing to live longer than their parents did. Researchers say this trend does not appear to be slowing.