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·September 1, 2017·5 min read

Why is Yawning So Contagious and Why Should it Matter

According to a new Current Biology study, contagious yawning is triggered by primitive reflexes in the primary motor cortex.

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·September 1, 2017·4 min read

Scents and Social Preference: Identifying the Roots of Attraction

Researchers at UCSD have isolated two microRNA molecules that are responsible for mediating neurotransmission switching from aversion to attraction, and vice versa.

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·September 1, 2017·6 min read

New Genetic Risk Factor For Autism Spectrum Disorder Identified

Researchers explore the role postzygotic mosaic mutations play in the development of autism spectrum disorders.

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·August 30, 2017·9 min read

Patient Plays Saxophone While Surgeons Remove Brain Tumor

A musician who played his saxophone during surgery to remove a brain tumor helped researchers shed light on how music is processed in the brain.

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·August 30, 2017·4 min read

Protein Turnover Could Be Clue to Living Longer

A new study adds to evidence that reducing protein synthesis could help to extend lifespan.

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·August 30, 2017·6 min read

Robotic System Monitors Specific Neurons

Researchers have developed a robotic system that allows them to focus in on specific neurons in the brain. The technology could help answer questions such as how neurons interact with each other as we recall a memory.

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·August 30, 2017·4 min read

Chronic Lack of Sleep Increases Risk Seeking

According to University of Zurich researchers, sleep deprivation can lead to an increase in risk seeking behaviors.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 30, 2017·5 min read

Pinpointing the Origins of Autism

Researchers identify network inefficiencies in the auditory cortex by the age of 6 months in infants who go on to be diagnosed with autism.

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·August 30, 2017·2 min read

Healthy Glucose Levels Key to a Healthy Aging Brain

A new study reports on the effect blood glucose levels has on brain aging. Researchers report even normal glucose levels can have an impact on brain atrophy.

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·August 29, 2017·5 min read

Altered Gut Microbiome Could Indicate Parkinson’s Disease

Even during early stages of the disease, gut bacteria in those with Parkinson's differs significantly from those without the disease, a new study reports.

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·August 26, 2017·4 min read

Less REM Sleep Tied to Greater Risk of Dementia

A new study in Neurology reports people who don't get enough REM sleep may face a higher risk of developing dementia. Researchers noted people who developed dementia spent 17% of their time in REM sleep compared to 20% of time in REM sleep for those without the neurodegenerative disease.

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·August 25, 2017·5 min read

Ringing in Ears Keeps Brain More at Attention and Less at Rest

Researchers reveal the precuneus is more connected to the dorsal attention network and less connected to the default mode network in people with chronic tinnitus.