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·August 18, 2020·3 min read

Links Found Between Diabetes Blood Markers and Alzheimer’s Pathology

Study reveals a link between amyloid-beta accumulation in the brain and lower levels of insulin and insulin resistance.

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·August 17, 2020·4 min read

Protective Factor Against Psychological Trauma Discovered

The NTRK2 gene has been implicated in resilience to developing PTSD following psychologically traumatic events. Previous studies outlined the role NTRK2 plays in memory formation. Those with increased regulation of the gene developed fewer traumatic memories following traumatic experiences.

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·August 17, 2020·5 min read

To Perceive Faces, Your Brain Relies on a Process Similar to Computer Face Recognition Systems

Some patients with a disorder called hemi-PMO see distortions in the same half of a person's face, regardless of the angle they view the face. Findings suggest the visual system standardizes all the faces we perceive using the same process, so they can be better compared to faces we have seen before.

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Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 17, 2020·2 min read

Gene Targeting Helps Overcome the Resistance of Brain Cancer to Therapy

Mouse study reveals the deletion of the OSMR gene significantly improves glioblastoma tumor response to therapy and extended lifespan.

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·August 17, 2020·3 min read

Using Personal Frequency to Control Brain Activity

Using transcranial alternating current stimulation, researchers were able to influence the activity of specific brain areas and manipulate the abilities processed by them. Findings suggest tACS could be used to improve, direct, and attenuate the flow of information in the brain.

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·August 17, 2020·6 min read

Computer IDs Differences in Brains of Patients With Schizophrenia or Autism

Using data from MRI brain scan images, machine learning was 85% accurate at providing a diagnosis of psychiatric disorders that matched psychiatrists' assessments. The algorithm could also distinguish between patients with ASD, schizophrenia, risk factors for psychosis, and those with no history of mental health problems.

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·August 17, 2020·5 min read

Simultaneous Stimulation Helped a Spinal Cord Injury Patient Regain the Ability to Walk

The application of synchronized transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) restored the ability to walk in a patient with spinal cord injury.

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·August 15, 2020·5 min read

Pregnant Mother’s Immunity Tied to Behavioral and Emotional Challenges for Kids With Autism

Children born to mothers who experienced immune disorders during pregnancy, including allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, and autoinflammatory syndromes, are more likely to exhibit behavioral and emotional problems. The child's sex may interact with maternal immune conditions to influence the outcome of ASD symptoms. While maternal immune disorders were associated with emotional and behavioral problems in children on the autism spectrum, there was no association with reduced cognitive function.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·August 14, 2020·6 min read

Study Uncovers the Molecular Events by Which Popular Antidepressants Work

Activity of the c-Fos gene begins the increase on the ninth day of exposure to antidepressants. By day 14, mice showed behavioral changes associated with SSRI use. This may explain why suicide rates drop after nine days of treatment, and symptoms of depression improve after three weeks.

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·August 14, 2020·5 min read

Weight Between Young Adulthood and Midlife Linked to Mortality

Persistent obesity from young adulthood to middle age is linked to an increased risk of mortality. The risk is reduced if people lose weight from being obese to overweight between early adulthood and middle age.

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·August 14, 2020·3 min read

New Type of Taste Cell Discovered in Taste Buds

A new population of taste cells that can detect multiple types of stimuli has been identified. Researchers say taste cells can either be selective or generally responsive to stimuli, and the presence of the new cells provides insight into how taste information is sent to the brain for processing.