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Researcher decodes the brain to help patients with mental illnesses

Neuroscience NewsAugust 17, 2019

Specific algorithms and brain signatures can be used to tell when a person is focused, indicating who may be able to benefit from electrical stimulation to help boost attention. The findings could help improve a patient's ability to manage focus deficits associated with a range of mental health problems.... Read More...

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How stress can curb the desire to eat

Neuroscience NewsAugust 17, 2019

Paraventricular hypothalamus to ventral lateral septum neurotransmission underlies dynamic feeding associated with emotional state. The network may underly the comorbidity between eating abnormalities experienced while under extreme stress.... Read More...

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Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Neuroscience NewsAugust 17, 2019

In a world of digital assistants, are we forgetting our manners? Not yet, researchers say. Using Siri and Alexas is not making adults rude. However, this may not be the case for children. Fortunately, digital assistant service provides are taking steps to reward children for general politeness.... Read More...

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Gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease is involved in neuronal communication

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2019

Study reveals how CD2AP may enhance Alzheimer's susceptibility. The gene affects neural communication by regulating the levels of regulatory proteins present around synapses.... Read More...

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Finding the brain’s compass

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2019

Researchers have identified a neural network in mice that transfers high dimensional complex information about the environment to a simple abstract object in the brain.... Read More...

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Political campaigns may influence acceptance of violence against women

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2019

Study links acceptance of violent attitudes toward women and more tolerance to 'rape culture' with a person's presidential candidate support in the 2016 election.... Read More...

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More Than Just Jaundice: Bilirubin May Protect The Brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2019

Bilirubin, a bile pigment most commonly associated with jaundice in newborns, appears to have neuroprotective properties. A new study in mice reveals bilirubin may protect the brain against oxidative stress.... Read More...

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Using math to help treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other diseases

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2019

Using control theory and the physics of protein aggregation, researchers created theoretical predictions on how and when to use drug interventions for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Non-invasive electrical stimulation alters blood flow in brain tumors

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2019

After a single session of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), researchers noted a significant reduction in blood flow to brain tumors. However, there were no alterations in blood flow or activity in the rest of the brain. The technique may be helpful in the treatment of brain cancers such as glioblastoma.... Read More...

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Adults with mild cognitive impairment can learn and benefit from mindfulness meditation

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2019

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment who practiced mindful meditation for 20 minutes a day were more likely to have an understanding of the underlying concepts of mindfulness. The study demonstrates memory impairments associated with MCI do not preclude learning mindfulness skills.... Read More...

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Study links gene to children with physical and intellectual disabilities

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2019

Rare variants in the DDX6 gene have been linked to significant disruption in the development of the central nervous system, affecting basic motor skills and resulting in intellectual disabilities.... Read More...

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Being left-handed doesn’t mean you are right-brained – so what does it mean?

Neuroscience NewsAugust 15, 2019

Researchers look at the myths and the facts about left-handedness.... Read More...

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Researcher decodes the brain to help patients with mental illnesses

How stress can curb the desire to eat

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Neuroscience

Researcher decodes the brain to help patients with mental illnesses

How stress can curb the desire to eat

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Neurology

Gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease is involved in neuronal communication

More Than Just Jaundice: Bilirubin May Protect The Brain

Using math to help treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other diseases

AI

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Machine learning decodes genetic influence over behavior

AI tool characterizes a song’s genre & provides insights regarding perception music

Robotics

Brain-controlled prosthetic hand to become reality

Microrobots show promise for treating tumors

Psychology

Researcher decodes the brain to help patients with mental illnesses

How stress can curb the desire to eat

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Neuroscience

Researcher decodes the brain to help patients with mental illnesses

How stress can curb the desire to eat

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease is involved in neuronal communication

Finding the brain’s compass

More Than Just Jaundice: Bilirubin May Protect The Brain

Using math to help treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other diseases

Non-invasive electrical stimulation alters blood flow in brain tumors

Adults with mild cognitive impairment can learn and benefit from mindfulness meditation

Study links gene to children with physical and intellectual disabilities

Being left-handed doesn’t mean you are right-brained – so what does it mean?