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The highly dynamic, new "expanding hole" optical illusion can be perceived by 86% of people. The illusion is so good at deceiving the brain, it causes pupillary dilation as though we are walking into a darkened room. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/imWsjkb

Study evaluates whether problems in facial processing and recognition in Alzheimer's disease are a result of memory impairment or visual processing deficits. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/mRpVHUx

An increase in a woman's symptoms of depression from the preconception to the postpartum period raises the risk of behavioral and emotional problems in her children. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/bySOY3u

Ketamine's antidepressant effect is a result of the enhancement of Kcnq2 potassium channels in a certain subtype of glutamate-sensitive neurons. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/btrO2Pw

Mothers who reported stress during pregnancy reported their child experienced behavioral problems between the ages of 7 and 8. However, behavioral problems were reduced if the child had older siblings. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/6vYk8Qi

Electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve promotes healing in those with acute inflammation by shifting the balance between inflammatory and anti-inflammatory molecules. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/UBxHd4t

Study reveals the underlying mechanisms that strengthen and facilitate the formation of new relational memories during sleep. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/Bkf8AlF

A newly designed wearable sensor shows many semi-professional and professional dancers continue to dance while experiencing significant pain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/sV6bNpy

In the first year after a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, 60% of patients experience fatigue, 50% experience pain, 47% have symptoms of depression, and 39% report increased anxiety. Researchers say urgent, non-pharmaceutical therapies should be provided for newly diagnosed MS patients to help reduce both pain and mental health symptoms. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/1lZ07bV

Researchers explore how people perceive the sequence of natural visual events and how they represent space while watching movies and films. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/nvLpCRo

The more popular a baby's name becomes, the less likely the next generation of parents will use it. The same goes for dog breeds and the decline in popularity of specific breeds from one generation of owners to the next. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/7WDuwol

Study reveals how olfactory neurons adapt to the surrounding environment. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/ElGw5i4

Sometimes, changing your mind about an initial decision can lead to a better overall outcome and success. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/EC8A16B

Older adults who consumed cranberries frequently as part of their diet saw improvements in episodic memory, neural function, and brain perfusion. Cranberry consumption was also linked to a significant decrease in LDL cholesterol. Findings reveal adding cranberries to the diet helps to improve memory and could protect against dementia. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/rCPm3vc

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How the human brain processes information differs from the brains of other primates. This may help explain why human cognitive abilities are superior to other animals. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/sFCzoIN

Researchers identify the exertion level where aerosol particle emission increases exponentially, offering an explanation as to why exercise intensity may be linked to the transmission of infections. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/C1cXkL5

In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, psychologists report on the best way to address such tragedies to young children and explore how to help teachers and those directly affected by the events. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/ImWuXjZ

Researchers have identified elevated levels of a biomarker in the blood that persists for months in long COVID patients who experience neuropsychiatric symptoms. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/eKRqO01

Researchers have developed a new drug-delivering gel made from plant-based oils that make the consumption of pills easier for those who have a difficult time taking their medications. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2H8P1X4

Singing in a social group such as a choir may help protect cognitive function and treat aphasia in older adults. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/UDjCKQI

Researchers say latent learning occurs without explicit teaching. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/pLX9Qks

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Researchers characterize a novel neural population within the striatum that appears to be responsible for the interplay between acetylcholine and GABA. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/mwHVxog

Researchers have developed a new biomarker that will enable a rapid and inexpensive test for Parkinson's disease. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/28V4N7B

Study reveals the loss of smell and taste associated with the Delta wave of COVID-19 infection was a prevalent symptom and not prevented by the vaccines. Many who contracted COVID during the earlier phases of the disease experienced loss of taste and smell for months following infection. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/bnvkXLf

Muffled sounds experienced in the womb prime the brain’s ability to interpret some sounds and may be key for auditory development. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/D1YJWST

Muffled sounds experienced in the womb prime the brain's ability to interpret some sounds and may be key for auditory development. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/D1YJWST

A new imaging technique captures information about the function and structure of brain tissue at the subcellular level. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/aKf3Q5h

The Cinderella Project aims to restore positive body image for survivors of breast cancer following mastectomy and reconstructive surgeries. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/yI8OLEU

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Motor areas of the cerebral cortex are dedicated to sonar production and wing control in Egyptian fruit bats. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/Xo9LfTZ

Longer breastfeeding duration was associated with increased scores in cognitive tests in children from 5 to 14 years of age. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/gnJs27v

Ketamine treatment leads to an increase in IGF-1, which, in turn, produces an antidepressant effect. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/TiOwakG

Resting brain activity can provide approximate maps of network organization in the brain. A new imaging technique allowed researchers to examine cortical architecture in greater detail than before in the living brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/nd3smEj

Study reveals the mechanism behind why certain food and drink aromas smell disgusting to people with parosmia. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/oZfYEAV

People living in areas with higher social vulnerabilities are more likely to face worse mental and physical outcomes following a traumatic injury. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/NsGvKf5

An infusion of the local anesthetic Lidocaine may provide relief to patients with chronic migraines that do not respond to other medications. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/hzEJS6Q

Researchers investigate the influence anesthesia has on brain functions. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/1YKuwc3

Brain aging is accelerated by up to 26% in those with progressive type 2 diabetes. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/DUvgekr

Maternal biological rhythms support the development of the fetal suprachiasmatic nuclei. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/sbNnaxj

COVID-19 breakthrough cases that result in severe infection, hospitalization, or death are more likely in those with cancer and Alzheimer's patients. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/E1FdTwc

A small group of retinal cells, known as OFF ganglion cells, can detect small dips in light levels and appear to be responsible for shadow detection. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/cE6vKxS

Researchers report that gender-affirming hormone therapy improves both physical and psychological satisfaction for those who use the treatment to attain their true gender identity. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/MfY0njA

Gabapentin, a medication commonly prescribed to control seizure activity, may enhance stroke recovery and restore fine motor function, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/pvwElYA

Researchers reveal the role the prefrontal cortex plays in emotional processing and emotional suppression. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/hHid7kn

Cognitive abnormalities associated with schizophrenia may be traced to altered activity in the thalamus during adolescence. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/TezC2sG

Researchers investigate why we "space out" and stop paying attention to the world around us when we become engrossed in social media posts. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/7uOygZH

Black adults who grew up socially disadvantaged and poor in the American South are more likely to experience cognitive decline as they age than white people with a similar background. Researchers report socioeconomic status, race, and childhood factors play a significant role in cognitive decline associated with aging. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/MDp7NYi

Study reveals the ZNF117 gene is a major regulator of glioblastoma tumor cells. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/LEV1Bz3

The chemical form of mercury found in the brains of people who consume a high fish diet is completely different from the form of mercury found in the brains of those who were poisoned. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/BLvAUgR

In rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation in one joint is transmitted to other joints via the sensory neuron connections in the spinal cord, leading to inflammation in the other joints. Inflammation in one joint led to an increase in ATP in other joints, which triggered an increase of a signaling molecule that resulted in inflammation. Blocking the pathway reduced the spread of inflammation. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/iCqngAh

Increasing ambient temperatures has a negative impact on sleep duration, researchers report. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/Q2gx81u

Researchers explore how bilingualism and multilingualism influence the language we dream in. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/1mTE9rH

Young children who experience social isolation are at risk of being diagnosed with ADHD and face loneliness as adults, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/ZhbvGxY

AZD1236, an existing drug used primarily for the treatment of COPD, reduces damage following spinal cord injury by inhibiting the inflammatory response in the spinal cord. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/BJWy3uI

Researchers explore the effect psychedelics have on the brain and how they are effective at treating depression. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/bFKpozm

Researchers have identified a mechanism that occurs within the CA3 region of the hippocampus that appears to be responsible for a common type of age-related memory loss. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/x0rnTlv

Study finds no evidence of structural brain changes associated with short-term mindfulness training. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/ESGDC7O

Adventurous play, especially when conducted outdoors, was associated with reduced anxiety and depression in children. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/xh6Klov

The duration of a baby's crying decreases significantly after five weeks of age, but crying remains an important part of a child's communication repertoire after the age of six months. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/98uTn1b

Most cancer patients who used medical cannabis reported a significant improvement in pain measures and a decrease in some other cancer-related symptoms. Additionally, medical cannabis use reduced the consumption of traditional, opioid-based pain killers for those with cancer. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/ESs8kXN

Volume decreases in cortical areas, the amygdala, and basal forebrain in Parkinson's patients correlated with worsening symptoms of the disease. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/SceV05a

Using psychiatric medications to treat mental health disorders in children and adolescents does not increase the risk of developing substance use disorders later in life. In fact, pharmacological interventions reduce the risk of developing SUD for those with MDD, ADHD, and psychotic disorders. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/417ycHK

Actively forgetting a negative experience may help to prevent bad memories from constantly intruding on a person's awareness and halt rumination. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/DyYPsbA

Pure free exploration may not be the most efficient route to solving a complex problem or learning, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/doAV0mL

A novel, custom-built microscope allowed researchers to track the activity of a single neuron across the entire visual cortex. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/jVZaTfl

A combination of personality traits and childhood circumstances account for why some older people experience loneliness more than others. Lonely adults over 50 were 1.24 times more likely to have rarely, or never, had comfortable friendships during childhood, and 1.34 times more likely to have had poor relationships with their mothers as children. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/MEZ2e4S

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Women who hug their partners before a stressful event have a lower biological stress response and reduced cortisol levels compared to women who do not embrace their partners. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/ymbeMXj

Both genetics and environmental factors contribute to socioeconomic status' impact in an interplay with effects that spans several areas of the brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/EjiNQ42

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Researchers used optogenetics techniques to stimulate specific brain areas to increase neurogenesis and the production of neural stem cells to improve memory, cognition, and emotional processing in animal models. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/zgVZ3DP

Statins reduced negative emotional bias in people with depression. The findings suggest statins may provide protection against depression. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/E3lp7gB

A new study reports that increased volume in the choroid plexus appears to be associated with greater cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/joTpnWL

While most people mellow with age, this does not appear to be the case for those with ASPD or psychopathy. Researchers report maladaptive behaviors associated with ASPD often get worse as people with the personality disorder age. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/QXiVn6m

Researchers report different types of brain injuries caused by concussions in children may lead to similar symptoms. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/R1PF6Hf

A new computer model shows the beneficial effects of deep brain stimulation arise from how it interrupts the cycle promoting runway beta in a circuit loop between the subthalamic nucleus and striatum. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/CzdKZL3

Adolescent binge drinking has vast functional implications on the developing brain, researchers report. Binge drinking decreases function in areas responsible for sensory, motor, memory, and cognitive processes. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/UDmCxX7

Researchers have identified ten novel genes and changes in the stria vascularis that appear to be associated with age-related hearing loss. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/pnk4THV

Sleep continuity, in addition to sleep quality, can determine how a person with dementia will experience their symptoms the next day. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/NvEs9ak

Mouse study reveals exercise increases dopamine signaling in motor areas of the brain. The findings may explain why exercise eases symptoms of Parkinson's disease. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/bgdPwka

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A new meta-analysis study reviews the effects of body posture on positive self-perception, reporting a dominant pose or strong upright posture can help people feel, and behave, more confidently. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/kN9iweA

Immersive virtual reality that focuses on anger exposure training may have a positive effect as a treatment for anger management. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/TZJHM6a

Before the 48-week mark of life, it is easier for an AI algorithm to determine the exact age of a baby, but not its gender based on temperament data. After 48 weeks, gender classification improved for all algorithms, suggesting gender differences in infancy become more accentuated at this point in life. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/2VoU0W5

Study implicates the gene DJ1 in neuronal death associated with Parkinson's disease. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/iK1T9JO

Differences in gene expression in key brain areas may account for the reason some are less fearful of change than others. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/4W5zmAh

Study links acute stress as a result of childhood maltreatment to accelerated early maturation of the immune system. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/e3BmlSv