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Researchers have identified hundreds of proteins that are consistently transported throughout the healthy brain via small membrane-enclosed sacs. The findings reveal a new form of communication between brain cells. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/8XZDIGjdH

A newly developed technique allows researchers to consistently and reproducibly open the blood-brain barrier in animal models. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/pQ0ZC6BVb

Study sheds new light on the roles of social interactions and cultural diversity in the development of attention. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/RPqlg9Kic

Inducing massive inflammation resulted in an overexpression of Trpv4. The overexpression led to neural hyperexcitability that resulted in social avoidance behaviors associated with ASD in mouse models. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/GBCyxWl5d

When choosing between high-value items, people's decisions tend to be faster and more accurate. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/BNzx2GjgE

Researchers measured how brain waves travel in the prefrontal cortex during working memory tasks. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/qi2k7D9GQ

Study demonstrates the importance of a specific type of connection between neurons and may also explain how ketamine shows promise in treating depression. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/F83ob0GdI

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Focusing on your well-being can help improve both physical and mental health, especially for those with chronic medical conditions. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/UW3m1RtyB

Improving your resilience can help boost mental health and overall well-being, researchers report. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/giIvFmHM5

Researchers reveal how the brain creates an illusion of visual stability. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/u2alpMokY

During sleep, breathing entrains and coordinates neural activity across the limbic system, and enhances memory consolidation. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/dVhJBObfk

Researchers have identified a potential new target to treat breast cancer that has spread to the brain using existing drugs. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/GAa0eYb5r

The prevalence of anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents has doubled since before the COVID pandemic. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3s1V8NL

Measuring the level of neurofilaments in the blood may be a reliable biomarker for the early diagnosis of ALS. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/32H93Ar

Study explores how fetal exposure to alcohol can lead to developmental disorders and how the breast cancer-associated BRCA1 gene may play a role in preventing developmental disorders. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3GnOHKp

While patients with schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder experience a lack of motivation and anhedonia, the neural patterns of emotion-behavior dissociation differ between the disorders. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3g79YNA

Babies are sensitive to language patterns in the soothing rhymes their parents sing them. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3udIVbB

Researchers explore why revenge may feel good in the moment, but often results in mixed emotions later. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3r5vMiO

Study finds less than 2/3 of people can correctly estimate their BMI, and less than half of people can identify their body size. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3u6dUWV

The remnants of the Lyme causing B. burgdorferi bacteria may be responsible for the neuroinflammation associated with long-term Lyme disease symptoms. Researchers say the remnants are more inflammatory than the live bacteria. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3AHcNhY

Researchers have identified a link between multiple sclerosis and a decreased level of specific gut bacteria. Additionally, the study reveals those who consume more meat may be at increased risk of developing the autoimmune disorder. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/32Ds1YF

A new study sheds light on the gut-to-brain osmolality signaling that regulates thirst, revealing a sensory pathway that mediates the process. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/33SpuKS

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Researchers report males who transition out of relationships are at higher risk of developing anxiety, depression, and suicide. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3H8m2Kh

Electrical stimulation improves verbal memory for those with responsive neurostimulation implants when activated during certain memory tasks. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3H4tVAA

Over-activity in the hippocampus has been linked to certain symptoms of schizophrenia. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3rStt1U

Parkinson's patients who increase the number of flavonoid-rich foods they consume as part of their diet have a lower mortality risk than those who don't. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3rWW1XQ

Researchers identified 15 biomarkers in blood samples that predict the risk of developing depression during pregnancy with 83% accuracy. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3IDPd8r

A new study has uncovered a link between gut bacteria and chronic inflammatory diseases like arthritis. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3AvmC2e

Microbiota transplanted from both autologous and heterologous donors can be established in aged hosts and facilitate microbiota restoration following perturbation by antibiotics. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3Ax3VLy

Amyloid precursor protein accumulated with an excess of presynaptic proteins, whereas post synaptic proteins were depleted. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3ufJjqj

Researchers report it's easier to control cognitive activity via transcranial magnetic stimulation in people with the Val/Val genetic variant of BDNF. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3IAasYP

A new machine-learning algorithm is helping researchers uncover the secrets of the quark-gluon plasma. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3G1CHOf

Cannabinol, an active ingredient in cannabis, can help protect brain cells from oxidative damage and preserve mitochondrial function. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/35ckVLt

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Researchers have identified two blood proteins that influence health and longevity. Developing drugs to target these proteins could help slow the aging process. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3qTBNPE

Middle-aged men who worry more or display traits associated with neuroticism are at greater biological risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes as they age. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3ItS0AQ

How fatigued an older person feels after performing certain tasks could be an indicator of death within three years, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3gaWsZv

Study reports 1 in 5 teens and young adults who seek treatment for alcohol and substance use disorders may have previously unrecognized social impairments characteristic of ASD. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3H3IzYH

Walking patterns improve when people embarked on cognitive tasks at the same time, suggesting people are more stable while walking and performing tasks than when they solely focus on walking. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3ArusKe

Infants from lower socioeconomic backgrounds show improvements in brain activity associated with learning and thinking after one year of monthly cash support provided to their families. The findings show interventions designed to reduce poverty positively impact a child's brain development. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3tWn34w

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Researchers successfully transplanted genetically modified, clinical-grade pig kidneys into a brain-dead human, replacing their native kidneys. The results demonstrate how xenotransplantation could help address organ shortages. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3fQM09b

Those who were sad had rapid improvements in mood when they utilized their strongest skills. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/33VTRQ5

Ventral spinocerebellar tract neurons (VSTNs) are necessary and sufficient for regulating locomotion in mice, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3IsR0NB

A newly developed control technology that combines proprioception with visual perception allows robots to tackle rough terrains faster and more efficiently. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3tPglgA

In natural vision, visual memories of an image are affected by the size of the vision on the retina. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/32tGPJm

Socially isolated older adults are more likely to have missing teeth and an accelerated rate of tooth loss compared to those with stronger social networks, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3GYzXm7

A new study identifies a neural network that appears to be responsible for the development of tics and tic disorders. Researchers say deep brain stimulation applied to this network helps alleviate symptoms of tics. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3KB2252

Researchers discovered more than 1000 genes that are substantially more active in the brains of one sex versus the other. The findings may help behavioral sex differences in mammals. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3FPxB7U

The body relies on multiple maps based on the choice of the motor system. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3Aj7JA4

Study reveals a link between spoken languages and the sense of touch. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3Al4CaN

A new study reports people with depression are 2.2 times more likely to endorse misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine, and 2.7 times more likely to be vaccine-resistant. Additionally, rates of depression are three times higher than before the pandemic began. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3Ku8URQ

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Cannabis use leads to cognitive impairments that extend beyond the period of intoxication. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3fLuTp8

Hippocampal neurogenesis and cognitive function were improved in aging mice by destroying senescent cells in the aging stem cell niche. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3tIgjXF

Identifying the optimal number of individual treatment sessions for those with cognitive decline associated with dementia is crucial for managing the neurodegenerative disease. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3tJ7H30

Kissing, sharing food, or any other interaction that involves saliva are signals babies and young children use to determine whether two people have a strong relationship and mutual obligation to each other. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3tFgCCK

The presence of friends increases arousal when people are exposed to scary stimuli, researchers report. Additionally, the stronger the response to the initial stimuli, the more fear response increases when exposed to subsequent scary stimuli. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/33rvE4s

The more connected people feel toward each other, the quicker they are to respond to one another in a conversation. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/356lXsy

A novel deep convolutional neural network AI algorithm can detect COVID-19 within minutes with 98% accuracy. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3rBhxkO

Cyclodextrin, an FDA-approved drug, reduced cholesterol accumulation from broken down brain cells and inflammation in animal models. The findings point to a potential new therapy to reduce dementia following a stroke. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3KnDP2a

A newly designed compact device for recording brain activity has a customizable configuration and could help people with restricted mobility regain control of their limbs or provide advanced warnings of epileptic seizures. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3nBr2iX

In patients with ALS, astrocytes within the brain become pro-inflammatory and tend to lose their protective function, resulting in changes in the ability to uptake glutamate. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3fH3YuE

Patients who experienced cognitive impairments, or brain fog, following COVID-19 infection had abnormalities in their cerebrospinal fluid. Researchers say the overstimulation of the immune system as a result of COVID may be the cause of cognitive deficits. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3rsX7dJ

Researchers report children with speech-language disorders or developmental language disorders have greater difficulty in regulating their emotions. The study also found the way in which parents manage their emotions has an impact on a child's ability to deal with their emotions. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3rrB7QI

Changes in the strength of circadian rhythms, the average amount of activity during nighttime rest, and the amount of fragmented sleep a woman experienced during the later stages of pregnancy or following birth were strongly associated with increased risks of developing postpartum depression and anxiety. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3fxLxIZ

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Stress can be a precursor to other mental health disorders including depression and anxiety, as well as a factor for premature aging. Researchers discuss stress management techniques that can build resilience to stressors and could help protect against the impact stress has on the aging process. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3rpVU6X

Optogentic stimulation has the potential to cultivate resilience to epileptic seizures in animal models, researchers report. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/33L7X6B

A new study reveals a child's reading skills can be developed with the help of a newly designed child-friendly action video game. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3nBZY38

During deep sleep, the presence of an unfamiliar voice elicits more K-complexes, a type of brain wave linked to sensory perturbances during sleep, compared to the sound of a familiar voice. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3nzKCvV

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Hydroxychloroquine shows promise for reducing some of the debilitating systems associated with primary progressive multiple sclerosis, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3Gycjg9

Researchers say the freedom to make self-determined movements may be key to flexible thinking and creativity. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3I70Vbp

Researchers propose forgetting memories or things we have learned may be a functional feature in the brain and actually an additional form of learning. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3A5ZqHO

Study reveals how the body produces different health-promoting signaling molecules in an organ-specific manner following exercise at different points during the day. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3Fy10mY

Heart disease that causes brain dysfunction can lead to the development of Alzheimer's disease and triples the amount of amyloid-beta in the brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/34LAppz

Researchers have developed a new method that vastly improves the imaging of the structures of neural connections using standard confocal microscopes. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3FtfJj0

Eating a handful of dried goji berries five times a week may help delay or even prevent the onset of age-related macular degeneration. Over a 90 day period, those who ate goji berries had an increase in protective pigments in their eyes. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/34WKMHr

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Study reports play-based learning may positively impact a young child's acquisition of math skills compared to direct teaching. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3HZwLqC

Spending time in nature helps reduce negative feelings about body image and anxiety. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3trz5m2

Direct transmission of BPA from a pregnant woman to her child via the placenta may have a negative impact on fetal brain development, researchers report. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3zWwuBN

A study of fruit flies reveals how the insects retain neural circuits for certain motor functions while their edge on other functions declines as a result of aging. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3GDP5W5

Researchers found alterations in different parts of the brain in males and females with severe depression. The findings also reveal a specific biomarker for depression in blood samples of women. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/34CiCB7

Infection, inflammation, and metabolic disorders early in life could increase the chances of developing depression and psychosis during adulthood. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3tk4oz6

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Sleep deprivation increases the levels of serotonin 2A neurotransmitter receptors within 6 - 8 hours. Abnormal serotonin 2A receptor function is associated with hallucinations, cognitive impairment, and is linked to psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3fi3nPQ

The mechanisms behind olfaction may be far simpler than previously believed, researchers speculate. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3tjP85x

Mouse study reveals the presence of the Baml1 gene in the striatum has a sexually dimorphic effect on alcohol consumption. Male mice without the protein consumed more alcohol than those who did, while the reverse was true for females. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3GmluQy

Combining psychological therapy with ketamine treatments resulted in longer periods of abstinence for those with severe alcohol use disorder, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3zNSBKJ

Study reveals how well some people can compare complex visual images, like fingerprints or specific facial features, without a background in forensic sciences. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/3r7mDFq