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·June 18, 2018·4 min read

Rare Genetic Mutation May Give Insight into How the Brain is Wired

A family with a rare genetic mutation are helping researchers answer important questions about how the human brain is wired. The family, who share an altered copy of the DCC gene, have less connectivity between areas where dopamine neurons originate and their target sites.

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·June 18, 2018·5 min read

Gut Microbes May Contribute to Depression and Anxiety in Obesity

Researchers report a link between gut bacteria and psychological distress associated with obesity. Switching mice to high fat diets, researchers reported the animals experienced more depressive and anxiety symptoms. These were improved when antibiotics that alter the gut bacteria were administered.

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·June 16, 2018·6 min read

Piglet Study Sheds Light of How Stress is Bad For Your Body

A new study reports early life stress in pigs impacts their health, specifically their GI tract, later in life. The findings could have implications for developing new stress relieving therapies in humans.

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·June 16, 2018·2 min read

Gender Differences in Parkinson’s Disease

Not only do women appear to be better protected against the effects of Parkinson's disease, a new study reveals a gender specific pathology exists in women with the disease as soon as the symptoms appear.

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·June 16, 2018·6 min read

How Intensive Instruction Changes Brain Circuitry in Struggling Readers

Eight weeks of specialized tutoring helps strengthen white matter connections in those with dyslexia, helping to improve reading performance, researchers say.

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·June 16, 2018·4 min read

A Father’s Day Reminder: Your Kids Aren’t Really Growing Up Quickly

Researchers explore why our time perception alters and why we think our children are growing up faster than they actually are.

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·June 16, 2018·3 min read

Neurons that Rewire Traumatic Memories

Researchers have identified neurons in the dentate gyrus that help to reprogram lasting traumatic memories.

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·June 15, 2018·5 min read

Social Rejection Can Lead to Violence But, Mindfulness May Be the Solution

A new study reveals mindfulness can act as a buffer against the pain and distress of social rejection.

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·June 15, 2018·4 min read

Ever Noticed Time Seems to Move Faster When You’re in Control of Things?

Researchers explore why our perception of time changes when we enjoy and feel in control of our actions.

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·June 15, 2018·4 min read

Same Characteristics Can Be Acquired Differently When It Comes to Neurons

Researchers report distant molecular mechanisms can generate the same features in different neurons. The findings shed new light on how brain cells develop.

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·June 15, 2018·4 min read

Foods Combining Carbs and Fats More Rewarding That Just Carbs or Fats Alone

A new study reports foods that contain both carbs and fats evoke greater response in the brain's reward center than foods that contain either just carbs or fats.

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·June 15, 2018·4 min read

Is There a Link Between Diabetes and Parkinson’s?

According to researchers, people with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease later in life. The study reports the risk may be higher for younger people and those with complications related to diabetes.