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·February 11, 2020·5 min read

Research points to potential brain marker of stress and its effects on problem solving

Genetics testing revealed those with a greater susceptibility to stress have at least one copy of a variation in the serotonin transporter gene. Additionally, changes to connections in the middle temporal gyrus related to changes in cognitive performance during stress. Read More

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·February 11, 2020·3 min read

“Women my age tend to drink, it’s normal”

Women aged 50 to 70 are more likely to consume alcohol at levels that exceed low-risk drinking guidelines than younger women. They are also more likely to perceive their drinking behavior as normal and acceptable, so long as they appear in control and respectable. Read More

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·February 8, 2020·5 min read

Family dynamics may influence suicidal thoughts in children

Findings show suicidal thoughts can begin in children as young as nine years of age. Family conflict and parental monitoring are significant predictors of suicidal thoughts in children. Read More

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·February 7, 2020·2 min read

Brain training does not improve early number skills

Brain training exercises do not help boost early math learning. However, core thinking skills, including memory and attention, are key skills that support early math learning. Read More

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·February 7, 2020·4 min read

New biochemical ‘warning sign’ of early-stage depression identified

High levels of anthranilic acid in the blood may be a new biomarker for assessing the risk of developing major depressive disorder. Read More

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Autism Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 5, 2020·4 min read

Gluten-free and casein-free diets found not to affect behavior of autistic children

No significant behavioral changes and no association with urinary beta-casomorphin concentrations were found in children on the autism spectrum who were fed a gluten-free or casein-free diet. Read More

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·February 11, 2020·3 min read

Cannabis increases susceptibility to false memory

In comparison to a placebo group, test subjects exposed to marijuana were more likely to form false memories based on incorrect information. Read More

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Artificial Intelligence Deep Learning Featured Machine Learning Neuroscience Neurotech Psychology

·February 10, 2020·5 min read

Neural signature identifies people likely to respond to antidepressant medication

A new machine-learning algorithm that analyzes EEG data can identify reliable and robust neural signatures associated with antidepressant treatment response. Read More

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·February 7, 2020·6 min read

Death: can our final moment be euphoric?

Study sheds light on the process of death and questions if people experience a state of euphoria during their final moments. Read More

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 7, 2020·4 min read

Just being around your cellphone affects your thinking

Without their cell phones, study participants had increased difficulty concentrating and experienced more mind-wandering that those who had access to their phones. Those who had access to their phone, but were told to resist using them had greater perceived concentration abilities than those who had no access to their device. Read More