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Key Brain Activity Absent in Borderline Personality Disorder

Researchers have identified a brain region, the rostro-medial prefrontal cortex, which reacts differently to social rejection in individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This region, typically more active during episodes of rejection, remains inactive in individuals with BPD, characterized by heightened sensitivity to rejection and emotional instability.

COVID-19 Worries Influence Emotional Quality of Daydreams

A new study investigated the connection between COVID-19-related anxieties and the emotional content of daydreaming and nighttime dreaming. It found a significant correlation between daily COVID-19 worries and the emotional quality of daydreaming.

Brain Chemical Imbalance Detected in OCD

Researchers discovered a neurochemical imbalance in the brains of patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Using magnetic resonance spectroscopy, they found a disrupted balance between neurotransmitters glutamate and GABA in two specific regions of the frontal lobes.

Brain Imaging Unveils Multiple Subtypes of Major Depressive Disorder

A recent study identified multiple subtypes of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) using brain imaging. Over 2,000 participants were involved in the study, which analyzed functional connectivity in the brain.

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Sense of Purpose May Shield Against Loneliness

A sense of purpose in life, irrespective of its nature, can be a robust defense against loneliness. A new study, involving over 2,300 Swiss adults, found fewer instances of loneliness among individuals who led a purposeful life.

Six Degrees of Connection: A Mathematical Take on Social Ties

Scientists used mathematics to explain the social phenomenon of six degrees of separation. Their work suggests that the balance between the cost and benefit of maintaining social connections shapes the global human social network.

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The Psychology of Conspiracy Theorists: More Than Just Paranoia

A new study delves into the intricate psyche of conspiracy theorists, attributing their beliefs to a mixture of personality traits and motivations. The study suggests conspiracy theorists are not necessarily 'mentally unwell', but often resort to conspiracy theories to fulfill unmet needs and rationalize distress.

A Fading Sense of Smell: New Predictor of Late-Life Depression?

Researchers identified a correlation between loss of smell and an increased risk of developing late-life depression. The study, spanning eight years and involving more than 2,000 older adults, doesn't establish causality but suggests that an impaired sense of smell might indicate overall health and well-being.

Adolescent Stress Shapes Motherly Behavior

Stress during adolescence alters brain functions, influencing postpartum social behavior in mammals. The research utilizes optogenetics and calcium imaging techniques to understand neuronal communication in mice that experienced psychosocial stress during adolescence.

Cognitive Biotype: A Novel Depression Subcategory Defying Conventional Treatments Identified

Researchers discovered a new depression subtype, the 'cognitive biotype,' affecting 27% of patients who respond poorly to typically prescribed antidepressants. These patients struggle with planning, self-control, sustained focus, and suppressing inappropriate behavior, with brain scans revealing reduced activity in the regions responsible for these tasks.

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Early Life Loss Impacting Immune System in Later Life

Losing a parent or caregiver early in life can adversely affect immune health in later life. They investigated how such losses impact the body's response to cytomegalovirus (CMV), a virus that reactivates under stress and can strain the immune system.

Stress Neurons Mapped the Brain, Exposing Estrogen Link

Researchers pinpointed a specific group of nerve cells in the mouse brain that play a role in negative emotional states and chronic stress. The neurons, which were mapped using a variety of advanced techniques, were found to possess estrogen receptors.

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Key Brain Activity Absent in Borderline Personality Disorder

COVID-19 Worries Influence Emotional Quality of Daydreams

Brain Chemical Imbalance Detected in OCD

Brain Imaging Unveils Multiple Subtypes of Major Depressive Disorder

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theorists: More Than Just Paranoia

A Fading Sense of Smell: New Predictor of Late-Life Depression?

Cognitive Biotype: A Novel Depression Subcategory Defying Conventional Treatments Identified

Early Life Loss Impacting Immune System in Later Life

Stress Neurons Mapped the Brain, Exposing Estrogen Link

AI-Enhanced Imaging: Probing Brain’s Visual Processing

High ‘Good Cholesterol’ Linked to Dementia Risk

Cannabis and Alcohol Co-use Impacts Adolescent Brain and Behavior

Sleep Loss Impairs Decision-Making

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