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Researchers have identified a specific node in the brain of mice that regulates vocalizations in response to social situations. If a similar location could be found in the human brain, researchers say it could potentially lead to new insight into social dysfunctions associated with autism and depression. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3rzkEry

Consuming high levels of sugar-sweetened beverages early in life may lead to memory problems during adulthood. Researchers found, compared to rats who consumed only water, those who drank sugar-sweetened beverages had difficulties in memory recall associated with the hippocampus. The study also found a link between specific changes in gut bacteria in rats who drank sugary drinks and impaired brain function. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/39w6oK0

Exercise helped to reduce cognitive decline two years later in Parkinson's patients with the APOE e4 gene variant. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3diaias

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Adding selenium to diet products helps prevent obesity and increases healthy lifespan in mouse models. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/31wJCx0

Stress, boredom, and more free time may account for the rise in cigarette consumption in smokers during the COVID pandemic. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3sD5bYS

Two existing medications show promise in the treatment of the deadly childhood cancer, neuroblastoma. Phenformin and AZD3965 exploit the metabolic hunger of the disease to kill cancer cells without inflicting excessive damage to healthy tissue. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3wgqAJM

Study identifies a novel mechanism in which the lateral habenula regulates the cardiovascular system in response to stress. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3wdHjgM

AI algorithms used by music streaming services are better at providing accurate recommendations for those who enjoy mainstream music. However, the algorithms often miss the mark when it comes to recommendations for those who listen to non-mainstream musical genres like hip-hop or heavy metal. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3ryZkSZ

Study reveals a link between social media addiction and cyberbullying in teens. Researchers found those who spent more hours online checking social media sites were more likely to display cyberbullying behaviors. This was especially true for males. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3dqgnSq

All-trans retinoic acid, a vitamin A derivative, induces synaptic plasticity in human cortical neurons. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3rCVc4k

An experimental twist on a classic cochlear implant allows researchers to directly measure brain waves and assess how good, or bad, a person's hearing is. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3u8RQYM

Apoptosis plays a critical role in brain development as it influences the thickness of layers in the cerebral cortex, variety, and layer cell density. Alterations in how cells perform division and apoptosis lead to the development of abnormal cortical structures as seen in a variety of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3rGf5HH

When people hear screams of excited happiness, they tend to confuse the emotion with fear. Researchers say the bias toward categorizing excited and joyfully screams as fear has evolutionary roots. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3m2THvk

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Researchers shed new light on how remylination fails in multiple sclerosis. The study reports a drug, currently being studied as a cancer therapy, can alter the key signaling cascades that result in demylination associated with MS. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3di2VzN

Studying 327 YouTube videos related to depression, researchers found content providers unknowingly perpetuate stigmas and misconceptions about mental health. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3sycTmY

A new study reveals some experimental antibody treatments for neurodegenerative disorders increase neuroinflammation. The effect was seen in human microglia, not mouse microglia. This may explain why mouse studies have shown these treatments to be effective, but the effect has not been replicated in human studies. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3w5GR49

Chronic viral infections have a profound and lasting impact on the immune system in a similar way to aging. Chronic inflammation that occurs as a result of immune system dysregulation is often seen in diseases associated with aging. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/39rbSFJ

A new study reveals why some people with the herpes simplex 1 virus experience painful lesions, while others have no symptoms and yet still spread the infection. Researchers say the difference could be a result of how variations in the way certain strains of HSV-1 activate gene expression in neurons. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/31tqKyW

Study reveals how innate valence is encoded in the nervous system of mice. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3fqL9Nh

In the UK, one in 57 children is on the autism spectrum. The number is significantly higher than previously reported. Children from minority backgrounds were up to 38% more likely to be diagnosed with autism. Children with ASD were more likely to also experience social disadvantages. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3w7yTY5

Combing gait data from multiple sclerosis patients with machine learning, researchers have developed a new tool to monitor and predict disease progression. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2PaP4U2

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People with depression often experience problems with visual perception. Researchers report issues with visual perception are likely linked to information processing differences in the cerebral cortex. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/39s9AX7

Interaction between auditory areas of the brain and the reward system drive pleasure when we listen to music. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3fwAP6q

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Mimicking a muscular stress system can provide neuroprotection against aging in both the brain and retina. The signal helps prevent the buildup of misfolded protein aggregates. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3w477vA

A nuclear fragment protein activates Xkr4 to display an "eat me" signal to phagocytes. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3ctGAQw

Teens are more likely to ignore advice than younger children, but only when the advice offered is bad. This is because teens are better at judging their own decisions, researchers say. The findings reveal the development of metacognition may be a key driver of developing independence during teenage years. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3sw6nNN

People with cerebral small vessel damage who also had a leaky blood-brain barrier had more tissue damage after two years than those whose blood-brain barrier was intact. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3sv4Vew

While the effects of hallucinogens to treat mental illnesses are being researched, little is known about the neurobiology of those who dabble in psychedelics for recreational purposes. A new study reports "psychonauts" have distinct behaviors, including taking a scientific approach to documenting their experience with hallucinogens, compared to more recreational users. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2QMJ8kr

Study identifies genes that become activated in the brain prior to the initiation of severe repetitive behaviors associated with addiction, ASD, and schizophrenia. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2PuHUJX

A new algorithm is allowing researchers to develop soft robots that are better able to collect useful information about their surroundings. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/31n7aEN

Studying human-machine interactions, researchers found that during the pandemic, people are not only more altruistic to other humans, their behaviors also extend to machines. This may be explained by the growing popularity of digital assistants, such as Alexa. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2PfM4pl

Researchers address the best way to approach a child when relaying negative or scary information. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3d5e46M

Research has long revealed an association between belief in conspiracy theories and mental health disorders. A new study reports followers of the radical QAnon group are significantly more likely to suffer from mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia, than the general population. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3ryhV1n

The ion channel TRPC5 acts as a molecular cold sensor in teeth. Researchers report the TRPC5 could be a new target to help treat pain from toothaches and cold sensitivity. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2P3IiiR

In the age of COVID lockdowns, video conferencing has become the norm for people connecting with family and conducting business meetings. A new study reveals video conferencing can reduce collective intelligence as the virtual meetings can lead to more unequal contributions by some to conversations and disrupt vocal synchrony. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2QO4jCR

Cholinesterase inhibitors such as galantamine, donepezil, and rivastigmine, appear to generate persistent cognitive benefits, and increased longevity for up to five years in Alzheimer's patients. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3lVSWny

Within months of learning a new language, increased activity in brain areas associated with auditory processing, memory, and grammatical comprehension occurs. As language skills improve, the activity decreases. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/39lrrPk

Resolving arguments on the day they occur helps reduce and improves overall wellbeing, researchers report. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2QJ7StV

Mice that consumed high-fat diets not only became obese, they also displayed an increased risk of depression and anxiety symptoms. This was mediated by a defective brain circuit. When the disruptions were corrected either genetically or pharmaceutically, mice displayed fewer symptoms of depression and experienced weight loss. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2PvG5fZ

Different areas of the inferior parietal lobe specialize in distinct cognitive functions, such as language processing and social cognition. However, these areas work together in conjunction with different brain areas in process-specific ways. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3srlUy1

In times of uncertainly, the pursuit of happiness may not have positive results, researchers say. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2NWmEfH

The prevalence of depression and anxiety was between 2 and 2.56 higher in women experiencing sensory loss than men. Sensory loss was categorized as hearing loss, visual problems, or dual sensory loss. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3sn6KKi

Under hypnosis, the brain shifts to a state where individual areas act more independently of each other than they do during typical waking state. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3fnV4n7

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Study reports tau accumulation in the temporal lobe was 75% higher in women than men. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3siEXux

Researchers have identified regions within the DNA of neurons that accumulate single-strand breaks (SSBs). The SSB accumulation appears to be unique to neurons. The findings challenge previous thoughts on the cause of DNA damage and how it could impact neurodegenerative disorders. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3tOoD50

Contrary to popular belief, vulnerable narcissism is driven by personal insecurity and not an over-inflated sense of self. Researchers also found grandiose, or malignant, narcissism may be better understood as a manifestation of psychopathy. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3snLOTj

A new study that utilized machine learning tools provides a new map that links genetic signatures to functions across the human brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3snGwap

Anabolic androgenic steroids, drugs commonly associated with muscle building and enhancing athletic performance, are known to increase the risk for certain health disorders. A new study reveals anabolic steroids may also accelerate brain aging. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/39iBR2i

Exercise may be a new prescription to help those with sleep problems. Researchers found rigorous exercise causes measurable changes in sleep quality, even if a person doesn't notice the difference. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3tU6mU6

It is well-known octopuses change their color while they sleep. A new study reveals the color changes characterize two distinct sleep states, "active sleep" and "quiet sleep". The findings shed new light on the evolution of sleep. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2PxWd0w

Both wisdom and loneliness appear to be influenced by microbial diversity within the gut, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3d9fD3B