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How superstitions spread

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2019

A new game theory model demonstrates how superstitious beliefs become established in a society's social norms. The model shows how distinct belief systems can evolve as a coordinated set of behaviors which are enforced by a consistent set of social norms.... Read More...

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Two studies explore whether time of day can affect the body’s response to exercise

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2019

Two new studies report the time of day is a major modifier of exercise capacity, amplifying the impact exercise has on metabolic pathways and energy homeostasis. Evening exercise, researchers report, has the most productive effect.... Read More...

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Study links fluorescent lighting to inflammation and immune response

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2019

Studies in fish and mice found genome-wide changes in the gene expression of patterns in the skin, brains and liver following exposure to white fluorescent light. Both the skin and brains exhibited increased inflammation and immune response following exposure. ... Read More...

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Why language technology can’t handle Game of Thrones (yet)

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2019

Researchers improved the performance of natural language processing technology to increase recognitionion of names associated with characters in Game of Thrones, and other literature, from 7% to 90%.... Read More...

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Study shows promise in repairing damaged myelin

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2019

A study in mouse models of multiple sclerosis demonstrates a compound called sobetirome promotes remyelination, and a derivative of the compound can penetrate the blood-brain barrier to enable a tenfold increase in infiltration to the CNS. Researchers are confident their research will translate from mice into humans, providing a new avenue of treatment for MS.... Read More...

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Brain stimulation reverses age-related memory loss

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2019

Transcranial magnetic stimulation applied to the parietal lobe improves the function of brain areas important for memory which are disrupted by aging. The study reports TMS helps improve memory in older adults experiencing memory loss to the level of younger adults.... Read More...

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Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation shows promise for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2019

Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation reduces inflammation and improves symptoms for those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. The simulation technique helps inhibit the production of cytokines and reduces inflammatory response.... Read More...

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New drug mimics benefits of ketamine for depression

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2019

NV-5138, a small molecule drug that mimics the action of ketamine, provides fast-acting antidepressant responses in rodent models of depression. The drug is currently undergoing Phase 1 testing in humans.... Read More...

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Cannabidiol could help deliver medications to the brain

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2019

Cannabidiol may be able to bypass the blood-brain barrier to effectively deliver medications directly to the brain.... Read More...

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Scientists restore some functions in a pig’s brain hours after death

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2019

Yale researchers successfully restored cellular activity and circulation to a pig's brain, four hours after its death. The research challenges the assumption about both timing and the irreversible nature of the cessation of some brain functions following death.... Read More...

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Gender identity leaves imprint on human brains

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2019

Gender identity, rather than sex, may cause the epigenome of the brain to differ in males and females.... Read More...

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Indicators of despair rising among Gen X-ers entering middle age

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2019

Study reveals evidence of rising feelings of despair in Generation X'ers reaching middle age that cuts across racial, educational and geographical divides. ... Read More...

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Marijuana users weigh less, defying the munchies

Metabolite may play a role in nicotine addiction

Neuroscience

Marijuana users weigh less, defying the munchies

Metabolite may play a role in nicotine addiction

Neurology

Skin discovery may help explain why women get autoimmune diseases far more often than men

Blood pressure drug shows promise for treating Parkinson’s and dementia in animal study

General anesthesia hijacks sleep circuitry to knock you out

AI

Artificial intelligence singles out neurons faster than a human can

Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Robotics

Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Robots created with 3D printers could be caring for those in golden years

Robots to autocomplete soldier tasks

Psychology

Metabolite may play a role in nicotine addiction

High-risk genes for schizophrenia discovered

Neuroscience

Two studies explore whether time of day can affect the body’s response to exercise

Study links fluorescent lighting to inflammation and immune response

Study shows promise in repairing damaged myelin

Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation shows promise for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

New drug mimics benefits of ketamine for depression

Cannabidiol could help deliver medications to the brain

Scientists restore some functions in a pig’s brain hours after death

Gender identity leaves imprint on human brains

Indicators of despair rising among Gen X-ers entering middle age