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Weak upper and lower body physical performance associated with depression and anxiety

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2019

A correlative link has been discovered between weak upper and lower body physical performance, and an increase in depression and anxiety during midlife.... Read More...

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Individuals who attempt suicide carry an increased genetic liability for depression, regardless of their psychiatric disorder

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2019

A genetic liability for major depression increases suicide risk across other psychiatric disorders. ... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s therapy may help overcome opioid addiction

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2019

Galantamine, a medication used to treat Alzheimer's disease, shows promise in helping break opioid addiction.... Read More...

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Tobacco increases risk of schizophrenia and psychosis

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2019

Meta-analysis finds a two-fold increased risk of developing schizophrenia and psychosis amongst those who smoke tobacco. Researchers speculate nicotine is most likely responsible for the link. They suggest future research looks at the link between e-cigarettes and a possible increased risk of psychosis in young adults, the largest consumer group for the products.... Read More...

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Epilepsy drugs during pregnancy linked with later childhood behavioral problems

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2019

Women who take certain antiepilepsy medications while pregnant have an increased risk of their children experiencing behavioral problems as they grow up.... Read More...

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How the Internet may be changing the brain

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2019

Ubiquitous access to the internet may be altering the structure of our brains, as well as influencing our attentional capabilities, memory and social behaviors. ... Read More...

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Is ‘clean eating’ just dirty rhetoric?

Neuroscience NewsJune 3, 2019

The fad of clean eating diets may increase the risk of eating disorders. Additionally, researchers report those who practise 'clean eating' often feel morally superior to those who don't.... Read More...

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Algorithm that Tailors Digital Meditation Program Improves Attention and Memory

Neuroscience NewsJune 3, 2019

MediTrain, a new app-based program that uses a closed-loop algorithm to tailor the length of meditation sessions to a person's ability, can improve memory and attention in younger people.... Read More...

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Antidepressants could be used to treat multiple bacterial infections

Neuroscience NewsJune 3, 2019

FIASMA antidepressants, such as amitriptyline and desipramine, halt the growth of four different kinds of bacterial pathogens in cell cultures and animal models. The antidepressants have shown to be effective in killing intracellular bacteria in two chlamydia infections, as well as human granulocytic anaplasmosis, a tick-borne disease that attacks white blood cells.... Read More...

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Diabetes drug alleviates anxiety in mice

Neuroscience NewsJune 3, 2019

Metformin, a common diabetes medication, shows promise for the treatment of anxiety and depression.... Read More...

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Can cannabinoids help treat obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Neuroscience NewsJune 3, 2019

Study provides further evidence the endocannabinoid system plays a crucial role in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Using cannabinoid drugs have a positive impact in helping control behaviors associated with OCD.... Read More...

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Lower-amp ECT appears effective against suicidal thoughts

Neuroscience NewsJune 3, 2019

Low amplitude electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) lowers suicidal ideation in patients with major depressive disorder and bipolar depression, a new small randomized pilot study reveals. Within just three sessions, patients reported relief from suicidal thoughts.... Read More...

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Afraid of food? The answer may be in the basal forebrain

The fractal brain, from a single neuron’s perspective

Puppy love: Why puppy dog eyes evolved to benefit communication with humans

Neuroscience

Afraid of food? The answer may be in the basal forebrain

The fractal brain, from a single neuron’s perspective

Puppy love: Why puppy dog eyes evolved to benefit communication with humans

Neurology

Stem cells reprogrammed into neurons could reveal drugs harmful to pregnancy

Immune system can slow degenerative eye disease: Mouse study

Sleep history predicts late-life Alzheimer’s pathology

AI

3D model shows how ‘face identity information’ is stored in the brain

The whisper of schizophrenia: Machine learning finds ‘sound’ words predict psychosis

AI used to detect brain’s response to multiple sclerosis treatment

Robotics

Research moves closer to brain-machine interface autonomy

Six fingers per hand: Polydactyly equals extra motor ability

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Psychology

Puppy love: Why puppy dog eyes evolved to benefit communication with humans

Researchers link gene to cannabis abuse

Adolescence is the game-changer for schizophrenia

Psychology

Weak upper and lower body physical performance associated with depression and anxiety

Individuals who attempt suicide carry an increased genetic liability for depression, regardless of their psychiatric disorder

Alzheimer’s therapy may help overcome opioid addiction

Tobacco increases risk of schizophrenia and psychosis

Epilepsy drugs during pregnancy linked with later childhood behavioral problems

Is ‘clean eating’ just dirty rhetoric?

Algorithm that Tailors Digital Meditation Program Improves Attention and Memory

Antidepressants could be used to treat multiple bacterial infections

Diabetes drug alleviates anxiety in mice

Can cannabinoids help treat obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Lower-amp ECT appears effective against suicidal thoughts