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Young People Who Experience Bullying Are More Likely to Fantasize About Committing Acts of Violence

Experiencing bullying and aggression as a teen or young adult increases violent ideations, including thoughts of harming or killing others, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3gRLkCj

Mindfulness Programs Can Boost Children’s Mental Health

Mindfulness training can help increase optimism, enhance positive mood, and negate some of the effects of stress by improving mental health in school-aged children. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3aQEvwI

Navigating the Squircle

Study reveals hippocampal maps predict context-dependent behaviors. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3gQMPAw

Transporter Imbalance Implicated in Schizophrenia

Researchers have implicated alterations in the balance of two chloride ion channels in the cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia. Inhibiting transporter activity with bumetanide reversed some of the cognitive symptoms in mouse models of the psychiatric disorder. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3eOpJIl

Too Much Salt Suppresses Phagocytes

Too much salt can disrupt the energy balance of immune cells and prevent them from functioning correctly. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3vCiV7n

How a Difficult Childhood Makes It More Likely You’ll Have Mental and Physical Health Problems as an Adult

Researchers explore the link between childhood trauma and the increased risk of developing mental and physical health problems as adults. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3aPEvgt

New Algorithm for the Diagnostics of Dementia

Researchers have created a new algorithm based on blood and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers to help detect dementia. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3xCyehU

Inflammation Seen in Earliest Stages of Parkinson’s Disease, and It Is Different Between Men and Women

Study finds evidence of inflammation in the blood of patients during the early stages of Parkinson's disease. The findings support the theory that inflammation is a driver of the neurodegenerative disorder. The effect was most noticed in women with Parkinson's. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3e8BxGh

Ultra-High Field MRI Detects Differences in Brain’s Hippocampus

A neuroimaging study of people with Down syndrome reveals subtle differences in the structure and function of the hippocampus. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3gOo4Vz

Men’s Loneliness Linked to an Increased Risk of Cancer

Loneliness in middle-aged men increased the risk of them developing cancer by 10%. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3t5Kswj

Partially Sighted May Be At Higher Risk of Dementia

Older adults with visual impairments are 1.3 times more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, often considered a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, than those with no significant vision loss. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3gQvO9E

Fasting Lowers Blood Pressure by Reshaping the Gut Microbiota

Intermittent fasting can help to reduce hypertension by reshaping the gut's microbiome. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3341bFq

Alzheimer’s Disease Is Composed of Four Distinct Subtypes

Researchers have identified four distinct subtypes of Alzheimer's disease. The findings could lead to more individualized treatments for those with the neurodegenerative disorder. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3nwnNbj

When Does the Green Monster of Jealousy Wake Up in People?

Relationship jealousy often begins to arise before the age of sixteen, in many cases long before a person finds a partner. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3xB16Hl

Protein Linked to Sex Differences in Age-Related Dopamine Neuron Loss

The VGLUT protein is more abundant in the dopamine neurons of female fruit flies, rodents, and humans than in males. The finding shed light on why females have greater resilience to age-related dopamine neuron loss and disorders such as Parkinson's disease. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3eBd1ws

New Model May Explain the Mystery of Asymmetry in Parkinson’s Disease

A new model of Parkinson's disease sheds light on the asymmetrical motor symptoms, and other disorders, associated with this disease. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2PzjyPG

Stress Slows the Immune Response in Sick Mice

Noradrenaline impairs immune response by inhibiting the movement of leukocytes to different tissue. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3gNOxCS

A New Theory for What’s Happening In the Brain When Something Looks Familiar

Researchers propose a new theory of what happens in the brain when we experience familiar seeming visual stimuli. The theory, dubbed sensory referenced suppression, suggests the brain understands different levels of activation expected for sensory input and corrects for it, leaving behind the signal for familiarity. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2Qvipct

Childhood Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Poor Mental Health at Age 18

The more exposure a child has to nitrogen oxide, the higher the risk of them developing mental health disorders at age eighteen. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/32ZqRDc

A Psychedelic-Like Drug Without the Hallucinogenic Side Effects

PsychLight, a newly developed genetically encoded fluorescent sensor, helped researchers identify a psychedelic compound that acts on beneficial neural pathways to treat psychiatric disorders without the hallucinogenic effect. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3dXUZoY

Driving Behaviors Harbor Early Signals of Dementia

A new algorithm that combines naturalistic driving data with machine learning is 88% accurate at predicting mild cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/32TZpa7

Brain Development Is Surprisingly Similar Between Humans and Other Primates

Study reveals a surprising level of similarity in brain structure and development between humans and other primates. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2R4UZdC

Rare Neurological Condition Linked to COVID-19 Cases in 21 Countries

Researchers have identified acute transverse myelitis (ATM) in a number of COVID-19 patients. ATM, which is marked by inflammation of the spinal cord, is a rare neurological disorder that can lead to spinal cord lesions, paralysis, and bowel dysfunction. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3u03Vj0

Anesthesia Doesn’t Simply Turn Off the Brain, It Changes Its Rhythms

Propofol, the commonly used anesthetic, alters and controls the dynamics of the brain's rhythms. The findings can help doctors better monitor patients under anesthesia with the aid of EEG. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3aFDlUQ

Higher Education Does Not Influence How the Brain Ages

A new study disputes the common belief that obtaining a higher education can help slow brain aging. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3dSIw5P

Espresso, Latte or Decaf? Genetic Code Drives Your Desire for Coffee

Study reveals a causal genetic link between cardio-health and coffee consumption. Those who subconsciously prefer decaffeinated coffee are more likely to be prone to the adverse effects of caffeine and have risk factors for high blood pressure. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2QsWbI9

Taking Prebiotic Supplements Once a Day Has a Positive Impact on Anxiety Levels

Taking a daily prebiotic supplement improves general wellbeing, reduces symptoms of anxiety, and promotes better gut health, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3tXRFjc

Breastfeeding Linked to Higher Neurocognitive Testing Scores

All mothers are aware that breastfeeding provides certain advantages over bottle feeding for babies. A new study reveals children who were breastfed as infants, even for a short period of time, performed better at cognitive tests at age ten than their bottle-fed peers. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2S7rfxs

Psst! Have You Heard That Gossip Isn’t All Bad?

While gossiping generally has negative connotations, a new study says gossiping can be a rich and multifaceted form of communication. Gossip can help to build social connections and improve indirect understanding about the world. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3nrvkYN

Normally Harmless Cell Molecule Triggers Neuron Death

FPP, an intermediate in the mevalonate pathway, may trigger cell death in certain situations. The findings shed new light on neurological damage caused by stroke. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3aC7rZt

Substance Use and Depression More Closely Linked for Gen Z Teens

The association between alcohol use, smoking, antisocial behavior, and depression was stronger in Gen Z teens than millennials during their teenage years. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2QXgLQA

Heartbeat Can Help Detect Signs of Consciousness in Patients After a Coma

Heartbeat evoked potential provides evidence of the presence of consciousness in coma patients, a new study reveals. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3aGqWQp

Brain Changes Following TBI Share Similarities With Alzheimer’s Disease

Combining brain scan images with machine learning, researchers identified a number of brain changes following TBI that share similarities with Alzheimer's disease. The findings add to the growing body of evidence that the two conditions follow the same trajectories. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3gGOZCA

How Exercise and the Simple Act of Moving Your Body Can Improve Mental Health

Whether you enjoy a rigorous workout or prefer a spot of light yoga, researchers say exercise can have a positive impact on your mental health. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3tWat2b

Can a Newborn’s Brain Discriminate Speech Sounds?

It's a question most new parents ponder, can a newborn baby discriminate between speech sounds? Researchers found newborn babies encode voice pitch comparable to adults exposed to a new language for three years. However, there are some differences when it comes to distinguishing between spectral and temporal fine structures of certain sounds. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2Qwes76

Smartphone App Can Identify Autism Symptoms in Toddlers

A new digital app has shown to be successful in detecting one key symptom associated with ASD in young children. The app, which combines gaze tracking and machine learning algorithms, could be an inexpensive new tool to help with the diagnosis of autism. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2Ppn1jL

How the Brain Encodes Social Network Structure

Brain regions associated with spatial processing also appear to govern and encode information about social relationships. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/32QIgy4

Babies Surviving Group B Strep More Likely to Require Special Educational Support

Children infected with Group B Strep during the birth process are more likely to experience neurodevelopmental disorders and require ongoing special educational support than their peers who were not infected with GBS. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3dR6xdK

Research Shows Pain Relieving Effects of CBD

CBD does not appear to reduce experimental pain intensity but does make the experience of pain less unpleasant. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3dPUPQj

Talking Dogs, Really?

Over the years, many people have reported their pets can communicate with them. There are numerous videos online "demonstrating" animal communication. Researchers investigate whether our pets really can understand what we are saying and communicate back with us. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3njtQjk

Why Does Food Smell so Good When We’re Hungry?

A study of hungry mice sheds new light on the neurobiology of olfaction and food attraction. Researchers identified a pathway that promotes attraction to food odors over other olfactory cues. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3veoXL6

What Parkinson’s Disease Patients Reveal About How Art Is Experienced and Valued

Impaired motor function, such as that experienced by Parkinson's patients, appears to influence the perception of art, researchers report. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3aU3L5B

A Good Night’s Sleep Could Do Wonders for Your Love Life

Poor quality sleep can lead to sexual dysfunction in women, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3aEeTTN

The Immune Link Between a Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier and Schizophrenia

People with schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric disorders may have a more permissive blood-brain barrier which allows the immune system to become more actively involved in the central nervous system. The resulting inflammation may contribute to the clinical manifestation of psychosis-like symptoms. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3tPHAos

You Don’t Have a “Male or Female Brain”: Studies Weaken Theories of Human Brain Sex Differences

Recent studies dispel the myth of sexual dimorphic brains. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3tQQwtB

Listening to Calming Music at Bedtime Promotes Better Sleep

Older adults who listened to calming music before sleep, or while falling asleep, had better sleep quality than those who did not. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3vigiaE

A Study Finds Gender Bias in Music Recommendation Algorithms

Widely used music algorithms are more likely to recommend and select music by male artists, at the detriment of female musicians. A new study addresses gender disparities in music-based algorithms. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/32tH5nW

Chaperone Protein Imbalance Promotes Toxic Tau Buildup in the Aging Brain

A new preclinical study has identified the role chaperone protein imbalance plays in initiating the accumulation of tau in the brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3sxKAo4

Our Attention Is Captured by Eye-Glance

When people make eye contact with another person, their attention is immediately solicited and this causes a distortion in temporal perception. However, the shift in time perception does not change when people glance at non-social items or objects. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3dy3Vkt

‘Instigator’ Gene Associated With Alzheimer’s Disease Discovered

The SERPINA5 was strongly correlated with tau tangle progression in the hippocampus and cortex. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3szWCND