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How Bullying Affects the Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 12, 2018

A new study reports children and teens who face chronic bullying have altered brain structure, as well as problems with anxiety and depression. Researchers found those who were bullies had structural changes to the putamen and caudate, contributing to the development of anxiety related behaviors and emotional processing.... Read More...

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These Bacteria May Be the Key to Treating Clinical Depression

Neuroscience NewsDecember 11, 2018

Researchers report low levels of GABA producing bacteria is associated with brain signatures of depression. They believe it may be possible to treat clinical depression by increasing GABA producing bacteria.... Read More...

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Editing Consciousness: How Bereaved People Control Their Thoughts Without Knowing It

Neuroscience NewsDecember 10, 2018

Using machine learning to analyze fMRI brain scans of grieving people, researchers shed light on how unconscious suppression occurs.... Read More...

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Gender Bias Sways How We Perceive Competence in Faces

Neuroscience NewsDecember 9, 2018

A new study reports faces of people we believe to be more competent are also perceived to be more masculine.... Read More...

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Computers Can Spot the Difference Between Healthy Brains and Those with Dissociative Identity Disorder

Neuroscience NewsDecember 7, 2018

Machine learning algorithms were able to distinguish, with 73% accuracy, neurobiological differences between those with dissociative identity disorder and those without the condition.... Read More...

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Link Between Neonatal Vitamin D Deficiency and Schizophrenia Confirmed

Neuroscience NewsDecember 7, 2018

A new study confirms the link between vitamin D deficiency in newborns and an increased risk of schizophrenia later in life. Researchers report those born with a vitamin D deficiency had a 44% increased risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia as adults.... Read More...

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Friend or Foe? Brain Area That Controls Social Memory Also Triggers Aggression

Neuroscience NewsDecember 5, 2018

A new study reports the CA2 region of the hippocampus controls both higher order cognition, like social memory, and instinctual behaviors, such as aggression. The findings could shed light on why abnormal social behaviors may occur in schizophrenia and other psychiatric illnesses.... Read More...

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The Complicated Relationship Between Social Media and Depression

Neuroscience NewsDecember 5, 2018

A new study reveals a correlation between the passive use of social media and depression symptoms such as loneliness and fatigue. ... Read More...

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Mothers Whose Responses to Infants’ Facial Cues Increase Reports Stronger Bonds with Babies

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

Researchers report increases in cortical responses to infants' faces between the prenatal to postnatal period is associated with more positive relationships with the baby after birth.... Read More...

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New Insights Into Loss of Pleasure in Depression

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

A new study reveals a brain region that contributes to anhedonia, the loss of pleasure, in those with depression. The study also shows how ketamine acts on this brain region, explaining why the drug appears to be so effective at treating anhedonia.... Read More...

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Boys with Social Difficulties More Susceptible to Early Substance Use

Neuroscience NewsDecember 3, 2018

A new study reports boys with social skill problems during sixth grade are more likely to develop substance use issues by grade eight. ... Read More...

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The Scientific Signs You Are In a Relationship with a Psychopath

Neuroscience NewsDecember 2, 2018

Researchers reveal the neurobiology and typical behavior associated with psychopathic personalities. The paper explores the red flags that might mean you are in a relationship with a psychopath. ... Read More...

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How Bullying Affects the Brain

These Bacteria May Be the Key to Treating Clinical Depression

Editing Consciousness: How Bereaved People Control Their Thoughts Without Knowing It

Psychology

How Bullying Affects the Brain

These Bacteria May Be the Key to Treating Clinical Depression

Editing Consciousness: How Bereaved People Control Their Thoughts Without Knowing It

Gender Bias Sways How We Perceive Competence in Faces

Computers Can Spot the Difference Between Healthy Brains and Those with Dissociative Identity Disorder

Link Between Neonatal Vitamin D Deficiency and Schizophrenia Confirmed

Mothers Whose Responses to Infants’ Facial Cues Increase Reports Stronger Bonds with Babies

New Insights Into Loss of Pleasure in Depression