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Brain’s Role in Tourette Tics Simulated in New Computational Model

Researchers use a new computer based brain stimulation to demonstrate tics associated with Tourette syndrome as a result of interaction between multiple brain regions.

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Altered Perceptions

Researchers report on how certain activity in face cells can alter perception.

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Prudence, Impatience and Laziness: Are These Contagious Personality Traits?

According to new research, people unconsciously mimic others' prudent, lazy or impatient attitudes.

How The Sounds of Nature Help Us to Relax

Listening to the sounds of nature creates an outward directed focus of attention, helping us to relax, a new study reports.

How Animal Testing Is Helping Researchers Understand the OCD Brain

A series of short films looks at how using animals to better understand what happens in the brains of those with OCD may help lead to better treatments.

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Tests Can Help Quantify Automatic Empathy and Moral Intuitions

Researchers have developed new tests and math models to help quantify automatic moral and empathetic judgement.

Vulnerability to Psychosis: How to Detect it

Researchers have identified an early vulnerability biomarker for psychosis.

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Heroin Use Rises Significantly Among Young Whites

A new study reports on the growing trend of heroin use in young white male with little education and of lower socioeconomic status.

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Natural Chemical Helps Brain Adapt to Stress

Researchers report deficiencies of natural cannabinoids could result in a predisposition for developing depression and PTSD. Boosting the system could help in treating stress related disorders.

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Lead Exposure in Childhood Linked to Lower IQ and Lower Status

A new study looks at the long term ramifications of childhood lead exposure, finding links to lower cognitive function, IQ and socioeconomic status.

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Brain Stimulation Improves Schizophrenia-Like Cognitive Problems

Researchers report stimulating the cerebellum of rats with schizophrenia like cognitive problems helps to normalize brain activity in the frontal cortex and correct the rat's ability to estimate the passage of time.