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Researchers reveal how night owls can turn themselves into early rising early birds. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/81o5Id3

The same facial expression can mean different things to different people. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/QmY0aeR

Most perpetrators of mass school shootings do not suffer from severe mental illness, a new study reports. When psychosis is present, mass murderers in an academic setting use means other than firearms to commit their crimes. Consistent with previous findings, the majority of mass school shooters are male and caucasian, and almost half of school shooting episodes end with the perpetrator's suicide. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/Vc4vk1L

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Decision-making requires two different brain areas that mature at different times during the teenage years. This may help parents understand why their teens are more prone to making risky decisions. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/pyTW1Ik

Children of both perpetrators and survivors of genocide display the same ingroup biases of their parents, even though they did not experience the event themselves. This may explain why conflicts can last over generations. The study also suggests it is difficult for survivors and perpetrators to let go of intergroup biases following a tragedy. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/n4ovrw7

A genetic form of frontotemporal dementia is associated with abnormal lipid accumulation in the brain fueled by disrupted cell metabolism. The findings could pave the way for new targeted therapies for FTD. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/b2hV9UY

Adding more fermented foods and fiber to your daily diet for four weeks has a significant impact when it comes to reducing stress. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/ne87IRt

Researchers identify a neuromuscular circuit that links the burning of muscle fat during physical exercise to the action of a protein in the brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/8jXkzZU

US Senate candidate, John Fetterman, who suffered a stroke earlier this year, has been criticized by the opposition for his performance in recent broadcasts and in this week's debate. Following his stroke, Fetterman developed aphasia, auditory processing, and speech issues which have led some to question his fitness for office. While aphasia and auditory processing disorders can make the speech of sufferers difficult to understand, they do not imply cognitive impairments. Researchers shed light on aphasia and stroke recovery, reporting auditory processing symptoms as a result of stroke do not alter one's intelligence, behavior, or other executive abilities. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/ksTK1pM

Intensive physical therapy in tandem with neural stem cell grafts increases tissue growth, repair, and functionality more than using the treatments alone for spinal cord injuries. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/UOzAa2I

Using an app called Urban Mind, researchers found a direct link between positive mood and seeing or hearing birds. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/nZ5EkNw

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Hearing assessments of newborn babies can predict milestones and detect neurodevelopmental disorder markers at 12 months of age. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/o2BmyJi

Two-minute bursts of vigorous physical activity totaling 16 minutes per week were associated with an 18% reduced risk of death and a 15% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Burst exercise up to 53 minutes per week is linked to a 36% lower risk of death from any health cause. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/fH96Ezq

The Chlamydia pneumoniae bacteria can travel directly from olfactory nerve in the nose and into the brain, forcing brain cells to deposit amyloid beta and inducing Alzheimer's pathologies. Researchers say protecting the lining of the nose by not picking or plucking nasal hairs can help lower Alzheimer's risks. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/wdzUB4i

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Pressure chamber therapy significantly improved social skills and reduced inflammation in animal models of autism. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/XqvRQhG

In mice, disruption of the growth hormone receptor gene in fat cells improved insulin sensitivity in advanced age and increased lifespan. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/o4jumEw

Women on the autism spectrum are more likely to be diagnosed with a co-morbid mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety, or increased risk of self-harm than males with autism. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/9N7M3JK

Researchers have developed a new method to measure the delay of neurotransmission in those with multiple sclerosis that does not involve direct stimulation but instead used neural avalanches, or bursts of activity in cascades that spontaneously travel across the brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/0421pCl

A neuroimaging study reveals distinctive changes in white matter and other brain tissue physiology in Lyme disease patients during the post-treatment phase. The study also found unusual activity in the frontal lobe, a brain area associated with memory recall and concentration in those who had been treated for Lyme. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/dT1P0Y2

Behavioral inhibition at 12 to 24 months of age was associated with an increased risk of developing depression, more so than anxiety, during later life. This is especially true for inhibited children who showed blunted activity in the ventral striatum during adolescence. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/UiJM9PV

Exposure therapy for fears and phobias may only have a 50% success rate because fear memories outlast competing safety memories learned from therapy. Researchers investigate the genesis of fear memories and have developed a new mathematical model to help strengthen exposure therapies. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/UQEYtsO

Overexpression of KIF11, a gene associated with the structure and function of neurons, prevents and protects against cognitive decline in both mouse models and humans with Alzheimer's disease pathologies. Boosting KIF11 expression could be beneficial in preventing cognitive decline, and boosting learning and memory in Alzheimer's patients. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/Lg7iJxX

Those with strong and highly reactive emotions benefit from feline interventions when it comes to stress relief programs. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/x2sbS5m

Hemispherectomy patients who had a hemisphere of their brain removed during childhood can correctly recognize differences between pairs of words or faces 80% of the time, a new study reports. The findings reveal how the brain adapts when it is highly plastic. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/bGr8IEc

A new study will explore the genesis of pain on a molecular and cellular level, with the goal of finding new treatments for chronic pain conditions. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/mleKB6u

The same brain system that helps us to avoid danger is also activated during selfless, helping behaviors, allowing us to help others in danger. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/03ngsuq

Results imply a linear relationship between blood pressure reduction and lower dementia risk in adults aged 69 and older. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/WD58fF9

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Pet ownership helps improve the well-being of those who have low resilience to stress. However, an unhealthy emotional attachment to pets, where a person considers the animal to be more important than friends, can increase loneliness and impact mental health. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/U4noa09

As the body moves between REM sleep and slow-wave sleep cycles, the hippocampus and neocortex interact to facilitate memory formation. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/QpZdKMt

A new theory proposes there is an underlying relationship between nap transition in young children, brain development, and memory formation. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/om2dn71

Sounds presented during sleep associated with previously learned stimuli reactivated memory and improved memory storage. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/KfBAqFV

Study confirms a neural circuit that links the caudal medial prefrontal cortex to the midbrain dorsolateral periaqueductal gray which governs stress response. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/w1G9qUa

Study reveals the basic neurobiology of how psychedelics work at the chemical, molecular, neural, and network levels within the brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/S4PRGTn

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Study reveals a "hotspot" for schizophrenia in the upper prefrontal cortex of the brain. In this area, researchers identified distinct neural networks that may be responsible for the overall symptoms of schizophrenia. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/i1en4Mr

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Strict parenting and other childhood stresses increase depression risks later in life by altering the way in which DNA is read. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/aqYWtiE

Consuming a hand full of almonds each day increases butyrate production, improves bacterial metabolism, and positively influences health. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/d7J9sGQ

Those with pre-existing anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and distress caused by loneliness are at 50% increased risk of developing Long-COVID following coronavirus infection. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/vAnEJ08

Social interaction robots show promise in helping those who stutter to improve their speech fluency and communication confidence. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/T74HO5C

Cannabis users experienced 14% more pain in the first 24 hours following surgery than non-cannabis users. Additionally, cannabis users consumed 7% more opioids post surgery. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/Q46zqlb

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Mindful meditation can produce a healthy altered state of consciousness in the treatment of those with addiction problems. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/AGhVwm6

Researchers have mapped the brain development of fetuses with spinal bifida aperta between 21-34 weeks of gestation. The new brain map has been released via open access to help further research and monitoring of SBA throughout fetal development. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/YslxzZX

Gaming addiction does not appear to cause depression or increased aggression in healthy people, but those with underlying depression and aggressive behaviors may turn to gaming as a form of escapism. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/JDbWAX0

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Switching to a diet low in animal products and fats, high in vegetables, and adding a serving of soybeans reduced hot flashes and increased weight loss in menopausal women by up to 88%. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/coZtN2m

A display of defensive behaviors, when faced with an aggressive mouse, predicted a smaller mouse's ability to become resilient following a traumatic event. Stimulating dopamine production in defensive smaller mice induced resilience. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/vPtkxw5

When people with a sedentary lifestyle socially interact with those who embark on moderate physical activity, the sedentary people become more active in the long-term. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/RwMjgrA

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Neurons derived from stem cells of combat veterans with PTSD react differently to stress hormones than those derived from veterans without PTSD. The findings shed new light on how genetics can cause some to develop PTSD following a traumatic event. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/YtfqegH

Researchers have developed a new system that comprises of a brain implant containing LEDs and gene therapy to modulate brain waves. The technology showed success in suppressing abnormal brain waves akin to those seen during an epileptic seizure. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/pfmyFvT

Exploring a new environment helps boost dopamine levels which are projected to the hippocampus, decreasing the threshold for learning. However, in older people, the novelty of a new environment doesn't boost memory as much as it does in younger people. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/beqRhnA

People with Dark Triad personality traits are more likely to believe fake news, especially when doing so promotes their own selfish desires. Even when presented with scientific facts, those with dark triad personalities bend reality to their own liking. The more pronounced traits associated with self-interest were, the more those with dark triad personalities doubted there was a difference between actual facts and mere opinions. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/M8z9n3w

People who lost weight soon after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease had a more rapid decline in thinking skills compared to those who maintained their normal weight. Those who gained weight had a slower decline in cognitive skills. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/ZLukozK