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Researchers explore psychological tricks and tips to help you reach your New Year Resolution goals. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3aZslmq

Many people reported they felt like time was passing differently during the initial COVID-19 lockdowns. Researchers explore how the pandemic has contributed to the feeling of time distortion. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/34ZwjY8

Study reveals how our brains navigate physical spaces and how we are able to keep track of other people's locations. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3hyVsOl

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Researchers found hallmarks of damage caused by thinning and leaky blood vessels in brain samples of people after contracting COVID-19, but saw no evidence of SARS_CoV_2 in the tissue samples. Findings suggest the damage was not caused by a direct viral attack on the brain, but by the body's immune response to the infection. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2KGcwX3

NAA, a compound in the brain, plays a key role in emotional agency and flexibility in healthy people. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3aYIXui

A new study examines the relationship, and differences, between religion and delusion. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/34Z0Qp1

Disruptions in circulating white blood cells may be a key driver in ALSP, a rare form of early-onset dementia. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3rFNg3I

Treatment with LAU-0901, a synthetic molecule that blocks pro-inflammatory platelet-activating factor, in addition to aspirin-triggered NPD1, reduced the size of damage areas in the brain, initiated repair mechanisms, and improved behavioral recovery following ischemic stroke. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2Mn3FKb

Study explores the role the reward system play in chronic pain, finding emotional and physical pain are bidirectional. Opioids, researchers report, ultimately make things worse. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2KMVEhb

Biologically active polysaccharides from red algae known as carrageenan appear to suppress the activity of peritoneal phagocytes in mice, generating an immunosuppressant effect. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2MaA2eU

Smaller brain volumes in the cingulate cortex, insular, and superior frontal cortex predict an increased likelihood of developing PTSD three months after brain injury. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2L90btW

A closed-loop system combining AI, robotics, and BCI technology allows a quadriplegic man to control movements to cut food and feed himself. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3n0lkUq

Chiari 1 malformation, a common brain disorder, appears to be caused to two genetic mutations associated with brain development. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/34UMmqi

Researchers have identified a new condition associated with TBI in some patients. Vestibular agnosia, the newly identified disorder, worsens balance problems and reduces vertigo perception and dizziness. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3pzycmc

Mutations of the ABCA13 cholesterol transport protein are associated with schizophrenia-like behaviors in mouse models. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2KK0k7u

With the risk of potential for abuse, some new fast-acting antidepressants, like Ketamine, may not be a magic "cure-all" for depression. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3nW1sn1

Those who consider themselves to be light smokers, in that they smoke between one to four cigarettes a day, meet the criteria for nicotine addiction. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3hx6dB2

Changes in fetal microglia caused as a result of maternal inflammation could contribute to the development of schizophrenia, autism, and other psychiatric or developmental disorders. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3mVrEwD

Neurologists say police forces claiming chokeholds and neck restraints as a method of controlling aggravated or aggressive people are "safe methods" is erroneous and dangerous. Neck restraints, researchers say, are never medically appropriate, and minor force can lead to stroke, seizures, and death. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2WUTWMY

Astrocytes, not microglia, are responsible for constantly eliminate unnecessary and excessive adult synaptic connections in response to brain activity. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/37SJ3So

Extraverts tend to use more "positive emotional" and "social process" words when talking, researchers report. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/34OsiWk

A single dose of psychedelic treatments can help alleviate symptoms of depression, stress, and trauma in those who have experienced racial injustice. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/37Svt1c

Adults and adolescents who use vaping products are more likely to experience problems with concentration, memory, and decision making than their peers who don't vape or smoke. Those who began vaping before age 14 are more likely to experience "mental fog" as they develop into adulthood. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2L5YP39

A brain network consisting of the thalamus, anterior and posterior cingulate cortex, and angular gyri was implicated in the loss, and return, of consciousness under both anesthetic and natural sleep. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2M6IhIU

Based on the activity in the auditory cortex and motor cortex, researchers were able to predict whether a participant was listening to music that was upbeat or sad. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/34PJ87c

Summary: Non-invasive brain stimulation in a telemedicine delivery model ensures that patients can maintain their treatment plans even when it becomes impractical or impossible to visit a care setting. Source: Ana Maiques – Neuroelectrics The selection and efficacy of drugs for treating brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s continue to improve, but they still fall short of where they need to be. For example, one third of the world’s 70 million epilepsy patients don’t respond to medication. That’s 23 million people […] from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2WOnlIT

While people with aphantasia lack visual imagery ability, they have intact spatial memory. Findings suggest mental imagery recall and spatial memory may be stored differently in the brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/38I1SGW

Activity in the medial preoptic area tilts the mouse brain toward love and affection, while activity in the ventromedial hypothalamus is associated with more aggressive or hateful acts. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3hnk6S4

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The severity of autism symptoms depends on which specific functional unit within a gene is the target of the mutation. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3nNFgLs

Loperamide, an anti-diarrhea medication, induces autophagy in glioblastoma brain cancer cells. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3mHabYN

Artificial intelligence technology redesigned a bacterial protein that helps researchers track serotonin in the brain in real time. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/37LKF09

Even when a person's face is covered by a surgical mask, children can ascertain their emotions based on other facial cues. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3nPtlNl

Study supports the theory that learning to play music early in life is associated with higher levels of musical skill and achievement as adults. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3aFvhEy

After a year of using a bionic arm, patients report subjective sensations did not shift to match the location of the touch sensor on their prosthetic device. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3mKnmrY

Female rats exposed to vaporized cannabis for 30 days developed a blunted response to stress. The effect was not seen in male rats. Findings shed light on how chronic cannabis use affects males and females differently. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/38qW1FW

Researchers have isolated a set of antibodies from a llama which show promise for the treatment of COVID-19. The NIH-CoVnB-112 nanoantibody bound to ACE2 receptors up to ten times stronger than other lab-produced antibodies. The nanoantibody stuck directly to the ACE2 receptor binding portion of the SARS_CoV-2 spike protein. The protein could be effective in preventing coronavirus infection. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/38wKiFI

Prenatal exposure to metals including lead, nickel, and cobalt, may disrupt the endocrine system. The disruptions may contribute to health and disease risks for the offspring later in life. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3pbXWF8

What and how you contribute to the world could be key to happiness in 2021. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/34x0S7e

Study identifies a pathway involving astrocytes that help explain why some with multiple sclerosis experience seizures. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/37ErtS4

Using human-induced pluripotent stem cells, researchers have identified a gene signaling pathway linked to a higher risk of developing schizophrenia. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2WAC7CT

Hand-eye coordination is impaired by 20% when blood alcohol levels are as low as 0.015%. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2WA8aCZ

Gene expression patterns in four regions of the prefrontal cortex are distinctly different in those who have been diagnosed with PTSD compared to those who have not. Major differences were seen in interneurons, which inhibit the immune system and microglia in the central nervous system. Findings shed light on why women are more likely to experience PTSD and compound a link between post-traumatic stress and a dampening of the immune system. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3aEX9Z8

Combining brain stimulation directed at areas of the prefrontal cortex and emotional regulation strategies helps to improve emotional response in those with psychiatric disorders. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/34vfST5

The difference in blood pressure between a person's arms is linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and ultimately death. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3nHiepD

It may be harder to recognize familiar faces when they wear a surgical mask to protect against COVID-19, a new study reports. Researchers noted a 15% drop in the ability for people to recognize faces when they were masked. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2LTigwB

Study reports a pervasive neuromodulation system strongly influences sound processing in a key auditory region of the brain. Findings suggest acetylcholine may assist in the brain's ability to distinguish speech from other noise. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3reHaaf

A new visual illusion sheds light on redundancy masking and how we perceive our visual environment. The findings provide new insight into human consciousness. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2WAxJ6O

When asked questions about sensitive behaviors, such as alcohol consumption or over-eating, people tend to respond in ways they consider socially correct, while downplaying their personal negative behaviors. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3mxvrQn

In fiction, people are more likely to recall the deaths of characters perceived as "meaningful", rather than ones they considered to be "pleasurable". from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2LHwYGT

B. longum APC1472 reduces blood glucose levels and reduces weight gain in mouse models. The bacteria also keep ghrelin, a hormone associated with hunger, and the stress hormone cortisol in check. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3apuw2j

Combining machine learning with MRI brain scans helps researchers provide a more accurate map of the brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3mFYD8d

The living environment has a significant impact on the skin microbiota, but not gut bacteria, in both humans and dogs. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2LR5Vcr

If you want to conjure a new thought in your mind, you have to force yourself to stop ruminating on old thoughts. The insight could help with the treatment of PTSD and other disorders associated with rumination. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/38aBchK

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Researchers have identified a direct cellular interaction between the nervous system and the immune system. Pain sensing neurons around the lymph nodes can modulate lymph node activity. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2WwXFQF

A new computational algorithm shows how the brain maintains information in the short term using specific types of neurons. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3p8Es4p

GABA accelerates the breakdown of endocannabinoids in the brain. Endocannabinoids are critical for emotional processing. The findings could lead to the development of new treatments for emotional behavioral disorders. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3oYQuNB

Two new studies shed light on brain development and changes in ASD. Researchers found the development of white matter tracts in the brain was linked to the severity of autism symptoms. Additionally, larger brain size at age 3 was linked to a larger brain size later in childhood. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3atF9km

Study finds no strong evidence that omega-3 fish oils containing DHA raises LDL-C in those with high triglyceride levels. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3ayM0td

An area of the superior temporal sulcus is critical for visual processing and making decisions about visual information. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/38c8UU9

The spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 can pass through the blood-brain barrier of mice. The protein likely causes the brain to release cytokines and spark neuroinflammation. The findings add to growing evidence that COVID-19 can enter the brain of those infected by the virus. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2KfkiXt

Researchers have identified a novel coupling mechanism that links neural networks in the human brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2KB1Ecw

People with subclinical ADHD symptoms are more vulnerable to the effects of sleep deprivation and showed greater impairment in both attentional regulation and emotional control following sleep loss than those without ADHD. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3ntiEQk

Researchers have developed a molecule that regulates the circulation of copper in the brain. The molecule extracts copper trapped in amyloid plaques in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Administered orally, the molecule inhibits memory loss associated with Alzheimer's. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3mAHsF2

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People report spending more time relaxing and enjoying nature as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Women, especially, report spending more time outdoors during the pandemic. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3gSYwEK

A new method identified a large set of gene regulatory regions in the brain, selected throughout human evolution. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/34BHu9x

Using aversive stimuli and punishments to train dogs leads to increased stress and anxiety in the animals. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3oRxyjM

YKL-40 may be a key player in circadian rhythm disruptions associated with Alzheimer's disease. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3gSs0mp

Researchers have identified a potential molecular mechanism that causes Fragile X syndrome in the developing fetal brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3mmKfl3

GLP1R neurons play a critical role in initiating the nausea response. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2KaVYpH

Low-intensity exercise during adolescence reduces behavioral symptoms associated with schizophrenia in mouse models. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/34gLyLR

A new AI model mimics how the prefrontal cortex uses gating to control information flow between different areas of neurons. The system could help in the development of new artificial intelligence technologies that better mimic the human brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3aiQyDO

Researchers have developed a novel approach to measure the activity and strength of individual synapses that drive a neuron's response to sensory input. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3gTNLCc

4E-BPs proteins are key to unlocking ketamine's antidepressant effects. When 4E-BPs are absent in neurons, ketamine can not produce its antidepressant effect. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3h1HmFe

Study reveals the universality of human facial expressions in response to emotion that spans geographical and cultural borders. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3aiBSoc

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Researchers have identified a cancer-causing mutation in the PDGFRA gene that drives cell mutation and growth when activated. The findings have implications for the treatment of a subset of glioblastoma brain cancer. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3ahiRT8

Drinking water can suppress the vasopressin hormone receptor, mitigating obesity and metabolic syndrome in mice. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/389n6gQ

Hexxed, a new mobile game, is helping researchers find out how humans use strategies to solve problems, and how that differs from AI problem-solving abilities. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2Kv037O

People who eat avocados daily have a greater abundance of gut microbes that break down fiber and promote gut health. They also had greater microbial diversity than those who consumed avocados less frequently. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3r3wZ8c

Better cardiovascular health in midlife was associated with a decreased risk of developing dementia later in life. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3aesVfu

Financial losses evoke neuroplasticity alterations to the auditory cortex, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/386fjjU

Interpreting computer code activates general-purpose brain networks, but not language processing areas. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/34jfXcu

Employers looking to drive sales should consider employing a bearded salesperson, researchers say. Regardless of industry, people considered men with "manly beards" more trustworthy and more likely to be experts than their clean-shaven or mustached counterparts. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3mn3St9

Inducing hallucinations using visual stimuli in a lab setting enables more objective and reliable testing. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2Ky95kM

Neuroimaging reveals several differences in the brains of lonely people, specifically in the default network. Researchers found greater gray matter density and stronger connectivity in the default networks of lonely people. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/37jKrNE

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Plumes of glutamate in the brain could explain the onset of migraines with auras, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3oOsI6T

Microglia cells continuously survey the brain to help prevent sporadic seizures. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2Lr5V2r

Validating another person's negative emotions or experiences can help foster a more positive mental outlook. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2KqPx1D

Study provides the most complete annotated resource of proteins present in synapses to date. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3mgY6Jr

The inhibition of GCK-IV kinases leads to robust neuroprotection while permitting axon regeneration. The findings could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2IO3PZA

Study reports a link between levels of GlycA, an inflammatory molecule in the blood, and an increased risk of depression symptoms. Researchers also outline specific symptoms associated with menopause and an increased likelihood of developing depression. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2Lw80Kt

Early memory skills predict the strength of future neural connections, and the strength of early brain connections predict future memory acuity. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3oSKGoU

Schizophrenia may, in part, be caused by immune system dysfunction, a new study reports. Treatment with Methotrexate, a drug commonly prescribed for autoimmune disorders like R.A, produced positive effects against some prominent schizophrenia symptoms. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3nk4rVH

Study reveals how the brain reacts when we encounter a person or object out of their normal context for the first time. Findings demonstrate how the memory system strives for efficiency and only encodes absolutely essential information. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3oSnerH

Researchers discovered how a group of high-frequency brain waves help us to unconsciously set expectation of the world around us and realize something is different by comparing past memories with current situations. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2K4gVT9