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Adolescents with higher levels of Omega 3 fatty acids in their blood had a decreased risk of developing psychosis as they entered into early adulthood. At the age of 24, those with psychosis had lower levels of DHA than those without the disorder. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/34vhqMK

White lies that are selfish in nature elicit increased activity in both the ventral and rostral medial prefrontal cortex. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3uG4A8S

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By the age of three, children are more likely to go along with what peers say in order to follow the crowd, rather than acting out of a desire to follow authority. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3p63rGD

In Parkinson's disease, alpha-synuclein binds to LC3B. Normally, LC3B causes misfolded proteins to become degraded, but in the case of Parkinson's, LC3B becomes trapped in protein aggregates and becomes inactive. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3pcwEji

Older adults with more natural teeth are better able to carry out simple everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning compared to those who have lost their teeth, a new study reports. Researchers found a causal link between tooth loss and functional capacity in older adults. Tooth loss was also associated with a decline in social activity. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2R6AYE5

Mouse study reveals intermittent fasting improves long-term memory retention and promotes hippocampal neurogenesis. The findings could help to slow cognitive decline in older adults. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3uvDAsB

Mouse pups with the autism-associated 16p11.2 deletion can not able to correctly perform a specific vocalization pattern to call for their mother when separated from her in the same way those without the deletion can, a new study reveals. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2Tl3cLU

More frequent symptoms of depression were linked to a rapid decline in kidney function over four years in those who initially had healthy kidney function. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3fyyNm5

Following deep anesthesia, consciousness and cognitive processes unfold over time. The prefrontal cortex is the first brain area to recover, with areas associated with reaction time and attention taking longer to return to pre-anesthesia states. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2RNHQXq

Exoskeletons that help those with spinal cord injuries to walk may help to improve bowel function. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3fU0iFD

A new study reports certain horror movies, such as the Halloween series, focus on the cycles of trauma and how it connects to the experience of survivors. Researchers say how the movies deal with trauma is indicative of how trauma is treated in the real-world setting, where the experience is often not acknowledged by others and victims are provided limited support for healing. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3i35eL5

New research indicates the existence of an unconscious iconic memory store that supports predictions made by the global workspace theory of consciousness. It also shows that visual masking does not erase memory traces of masked stimuli but only limits conscious access. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3c1IwPP

Applying AI technology, researchers teach a robot to make appropriate reactive human facial expressions. Scientists say this could help build trust between humans and the humanoid robots they interact with. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3p3z97w

Study identifies a critical role a protein called Cep55 plays in brain development and abscission, the final step in cell division. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3g8EJS3

Decreased blood flow and blood oxygen levels to the hippocampus may explain symptoms of memory loss associated with Alzheimer's. Researchers say increasing hippocampal blood flow could reverse or protect against symptoms of the neurodegenerative disorder. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3p3ryWy

Researchers have identified significant differences in gene activity between the anterior and posterior areas of the hippocampus. Genes associated with depression and other mood disorders are more active in the anterior hippocampus, while genes linked to cognitive disorders, such as ASD, are more active in the posterior hippocampus. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3vw412F

Changing your sleep schedule by one hour has a significant impact on risk factors for major depression. Going to sleep and waking one hour earlier than usual was associated with a 23% decreased risk of developing depressive disorders. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3vyT68m

A new study reveals the molecular and cellular mechanisms behind why some people find it harder to stop using antidepressants than others with depression. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3vwwmpv

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Disruptions in how the body converts cholesterol into bile acids may play a key role in the development of dementia. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/34qpLB6

Changes in sleep patterns in older men have been linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline, researchers report. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3fS4TZ2

Diffuse optical localization imaging (DOLI) is a newly developed fluorescence microscopy technique that allows for high-resolution imaging of microcirculation in a non-invasive manner. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2Ts0LYh

Simple dietary changes and adopting lifestyle alterations, including improved sleep schedules, taking probiotics, and exercising, can reduce signs of biological aging by three years in just eight weeks, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3fpN3gM

A new, massive genome wide study has identified 178 genetic variants linked to major depressive disorder. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3chi30P

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Researchers have identified a subpopulation of dopaminergic neurons in the caudal ventral tegmental area that appears to suppress food intake by triggering satiation in mice. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3oR3tlE

Glucosamine is a major component of brain glycogen, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/34hOcAS

Neural activity plays an underappreciated role in the development and growth of nervous system cancers, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3fQn8xJ

The Tsimane, an indigenous people from the Bolivian Amazon, have less brain atrophy than American aging adults, a new study reports. Additionally, the decrease in their brain volume associated with aging is 70% less than seen in older American adults. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3fozu1l

Researchers have developed a smart-watch app they call Smart Otter, that allows couples to communicate with one another based on sensed heart rate. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2SsIbi0

While memories become less vibrant and detailed over time, the central gist of the memory is preserved. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3yGmUSE

A caffeine jolt may give you a little more energy following a restless night of sleep, but it doesn't necessarily help with boosting cognition. Researchers found that while caffeine helped sleep deprived students to perform better at some simple cognition tests, it had no effect on improving performance on more challenging tasks, like peacekeeping tests. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3uowlmg

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A rare genetic mutation interferes with dopamine transporters in the brain, causing Parkinson's-like symptoms in children. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3vliaja

Viewing art you find aesthetically pleasing can help boost your personal creativity, researchers report. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3oMxtz2

Compounds used by researchers in stem cell research increase the regeneration of muscles in mice with age-related muscle loss. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/34jihji

Study reveals vitamin B6 deficiency may contribute to the development of schizophrenia symptoms. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3vmYprC

A comparative review of 324 global research papers concludes narcissism is a risk factor for aggression and violent behaviors. The results were similar, regardless of age, gender, education level, or country of residence. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3wByBYL

A "flicker treatment" that uses flickering lights and sounds has been shown to be tolerable, safe, and effective in treating adults with mild cognitive impairment. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3fO8BTg

Study reveals a specific cell cluster in the brains of drosophila flies that are affected by acute cocaine exposure. The findings could help with the development of treatments to prevent addiction in humans. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3uuv8Kt

The reactivation of learned material during slow oscillation/sleep spindle complexes, and the precision of SO-spindle coupling predicts how strong a memory will be reactivated in the brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3fl5hjK

Adults who were mistreated as children often have a difficult time managing their emotions and find it hard to implement emotional regulation strategies. Their difficulties can, in turn, harm their own children's emotional development. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3yD4rX5

A new study reveals a potential link between REM sleep behavior disorder and an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Researchers say the sleep disorder alters cerebral blood flow, leading to a lack of oxygen in brain tissue. This, in the long term, may increase Parkinson's risk. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3oMOp8C

A single dose of tabernanthalog (TBG), a non-hallucinogenic psychedelic analog, corrects stress-induced behavioral deficits, including anxiety and cognitive inflexibility, in mouse models. Additionally, the compound promoted neurogenesis and restores neural circuits in brain areas damaged by stress. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3vlcGVJ

A new deep learning algorithm is superior to human experts in distinguishing between retinal ganglion cells in healthy patients and in those with glaucoma. The AI system could potentially help improve the diagnosis of both eye and brain diseases. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3oQCXZB

MicroRNA-132 regulates neurogenesis in the hippocampus, according to both mouse and human tissue studies. Restoring levels of microRNA-132 in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease reduces neurogenetic deficits and restores cognitive abilities, researchers say. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3hSJUYD

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Study reveals how the autism-associated Cullin 3 gene affects brain development in mouse models. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3wpqtKW

A new algorithm that uses data from memory tests and blood samples is able to accurately predict an individual's risk for developing Alzheimer's disease. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3yzSBwW

The apical intercalated cell cluster (apITC), a specialized portion of inhibitory circuitry in the amygdala, has rich connectivity and plays a unique role in modulating synaptic plasticity. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3ugrHqr

Beta-sitosterol, a natural plant-derived supplement, reduced anxiety in mouse models, both in stand-alone use and in combination with Prozac. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3hMT09i

Increased connectivity between the auditory cortex and motor control areas related to the mouth, face, and throat, could be a key feature in identifying misophonia, a condition marked by extreme reactions to "trigger sounds", such as other people chewing. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2SolfAq

A new gel that contains levodopa can adhere to nasal tissue. The gel releases levodopa directly into the blood and brain. Researchers say the preliminary data reveals the gel has proven to be effective in animal models. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3fLEH20

CRISPR gene-editing technology allowed researchers to pinpoint specific neurons and mechanisms related to the effects of oxidative stress in the brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3vhVi41