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·January 30, 2018·4 min read

Your Brain Reveals Who Your Friends Are

By looking at how the brain responds to video clips, researchers are able to determine who your friends may be, a new study reveals.

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·January 29, 2018·4 min read

Men Hold Secret to Protect Women From Multiple Sclerosis

A new PNAS study reveals why men are less likely to develop multiple sclerosis than women. According to researchers, a 'guardian molecule' that is triggered by testosterone appears to have a protective effect in men. When female mice were treated with the molecule, their symptoms of the disease were eliminated.

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·January 29, 2018·4 min read

“Tickling” the Brain with Electrical Stimulation Improves Memory

Low intensity electrical stimulation to specific brain areas can help to improve short term verbal memory, researchers report.

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·January 29, 2018·5 min read

Language is Learned in Brain Circuits that Predate Humans

A new study reveals language is learned in brain systems that predate humans.

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·January 29, 2018·3 min read

Estrogen Causes Neuroblastoma Cells to Mature into Neurons

Karolinska Institute researchers report over-expression of the estrogen receptor causes neuroblastoma cells to mature into neuron-like cells.

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·January 29, 2018·4 min read

Researchers Reverse Symptoms in Rett Syndrome Model

Activating neurons in the medial prefrontal cortex can reverse breathing and memory abnormalities in mouse models of Rett syndrome, researchers report.

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·January 29, 2018·3 min read

New Insight into SSRI Antidepressants

A new study could lead to the development of additional SSRIs to help treat depression and anxiety.

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·January 29, 2018·6 min read

Body Clock Disruptions Occur Years Before Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

According to researchers, circadian disruptions can occur years before symptoms of Alzheimer's develop. The findings could help to identify those at risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease as they age.

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·January 29, 2018·3 min read

Mate Choice Copying in Humans – Are All the Taken Men Good?

Researchers report a woman's attraction to a man may be boosted if his photo is rated higher by others. However, this also applies to abstract art.

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·January 29, 2018·2 min read

How the Brain Controls Sex

Kisspeptin, a hormone found in the brain, drives attraction and sexual behavior, researchers report.

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·January 29, 2018·3 min read

Are Religious People Really, On Average, Less Smart than Atheists?

A new study addresses whether religiousity is associated with lower intelligence. Researchers report religious people appear to be predisposed to rely more heavily on intuition when it comes to decision making, over reasoning. They conclude cognitive training could allow religious minded people to maintain their believes without over relying on intuition when making decisions.