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Greater exposure to screen time during infancy was linked to poor self-regulation and brain immaturity at age eight. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/7FLscd9

High consumption of ultra-processed foods, including soda, chips, and some white bread products, was associated with an increased risk of developing and dying from certain kinds of cancer, including brain cancer. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/kAfjTZJ

Tuning into a person's brain wave cycle before they perform a learning task can dramatically improve the speed at which cognitive skills improve. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/fAEizsH

Physical activity improves sleep quality, especially for women, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/nFz3fN5

Researchers discovered a correlation between obesity-related neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease pathology. Losing weight, they say, can slow age-related cognitive decline and reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/SxfhLOg

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Neuroimaging reveals partisanship-dependent differences in brain stimulation when people are exposed to political messaging from either their own or opposing political sides. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/BwtZknC

CRISPR gene editing created the G795A amino acid which was introduced to microglia derived from human stem cells. Researchers were able to transplant the donor microglia immune cells into humanized rodent models while administering an FDA-approved cancer drug called pexidartinib. The inclusion of the amino acid cause the donated microglia to thrive and resist the drug, while the host microglia died. The findings open the door for new methods of using microglia to treat a range of neurodegenerative disorders. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/Qgw1DFl

Study reveals an association between depression and other mental health problems and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in younger people. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/AWkG8mY

MAP4343, an experimental antidepressant compound reversed alcohol intake in rat models of alcohol use disorder. The findings pave the way for utilizing the compound for the treatment of AUD in humans. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/KZRpeEk

In women, parts of the default mode network responsible for memory retrieval and recollection, and spatial cognition were more likely to be connected to the overall DMN network. The patterns of connectivity correlated with brain structures associated with short-term memory problems resembled alterations seen in preclinical Alzheimer's disease. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/cPT0Ekw

The STARD7 enzyme helps transport the antioxidant coenzyme Q from the mitochondria to the cell surface. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/foP1BUA

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Adding a splash of milk to your cup of coffee can have anti-inflammatory effects, a new study reports. Researchers say the combination of polyphenols and proteins doubles anti-inflammatory properties in immune cells. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/iRcbfyr

Artificial neural networks based on human brain dynamics can outperform current deep learning models in learning capabilities. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/SDJEClL

Phobic and agoraphobic symptoms are common in those with epilepsy and result in a poorer quality of life. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/20uerc8

People with autism experience pain at a higher intensity than those not on the autism spectrum and are less adaptable to the sensation. This revelation contradicts the prevailing belief that those with ASD tend to be indifferent to pain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/Jq6Hk2N

The state of gratitude lowers systolic blood pressure response through stress-testing experiences, demonstrating that gratitude has a unique buffering effect against both reactions to and recovery from psychological stress. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/nHGmkZW

Measles virus that persists in the body can develop mutations in the F protein, which controls how the virus infects cells. The mutated protein can interact with its normal form, making it capable of infecting the brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/ogsXuvH

A new closed-loop, acoustic stimulation technique significantly improves sleep quality and autonomic immune system function, and reduces symptoms of insomnia. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/BVoOYxA

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Perspective-taking and empathy not only reduce the temptation to cheat on a partner, but they also help protect against other relationship-destroying behaviors. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/fGK7Sqt

Poor literacy skills or being illiterate is associated with an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression, researchers say. Additionally, poor literacy is also linked to increased feelings of loneliness. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/RGvYZwa

A simple motion like a push of a button can send ripples of activity across neurons spanning the entire brain, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/9YeiInN

A new technique that uses ultrafast fMRI is able to capture brain activity at sub-second levels. The technique allows for real-time monitoring of the brain under stimulation conditions. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/m12p3tL

The "love hormone" oxytocin may not play as critical a role in bonding as previously believed. Removing the oxytocin receptor in animal models still resulted in monogamous mating, attachment, and parental bonding behaviors, although females without the receptor produced milk in smaller quantities. Findings reveal parenting and bonding aren't purely dictated by oxytocin receptors. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/TXMdU87

Laughter doesn't only help bring people together, it can be great therapy for those suffering from depression, researchers report. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/JXK0Ahd

Study provides experimental evidence of an alternative binding site on amyloid-beta aggregates. The discovery opens the door to the development of new therapies for Alzheimer's disease. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/6AeZVSJ

Between 2000 and 2016, documented cases of ASD increased as much as 500% in the New York - New Jersey metro region. The highest increase was in children without intellectual disabilities. Researchers say as many as 2 out of 3 children diagnosed with autism have no intellectual disabilities at all. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/OEzDKZH

People use event boundaries as "stepping stones" to scan their memories when attempting to recall specific facts or pieces of information. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/vXahNbO

Researchers have created a collection of month-to-month infant brain maps that capture the fine detail of changes in the early developing brain. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/ajWKuif

State-level legalization of recreational cannabis does not increase substance use disorder or encourage the use of other illicit drugs, a new study of twins reveals. Additionally, legalized recreational cannabis can reduce alcohol consumption. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/fdXO4G9

Synaptic pruning occurs as a result of mechanical tearing, a new study reveals. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/Ga5qn09

Parental stress is higher in parents who suffer from sleep disorders or have children with disordered sleeping. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/Ox4rJTf

Running can help some escape from their everyday stresses, however, some recreational runners show signs of exercise dependence. Exercise dependence could be the result of maladaptive escapism where one self-suppresses to avoid negative experiences. This can be detrimental to overall well-being. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/RZswcLa

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The brain uses motion cues to decipher how we see objects, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/dIvhD5K

Study reveals a significant association between certain viral illnesses, including viral encephalitis and pneumonia-causing flu with an increased risk of developing a neurodegenerative disorder later in life. Researchers say existing vaccines against the viruses may reduce the chances of developing neurodegeneration. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/YU6TrMd

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Men who have poor co-parenting relationships with their partners in the months following the birth of their child are more likely to be depressed by the time their children are toddlers. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/IzSoDj1

Panic-induced hyperventilation can reduce our ability to respond to environmental threats as it desensitizes body temperature to change. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/ZGBH5ad

Researchers reveal how the olfactory system aids in threat assessment and have identified neurons that learn whether a specific smell represents a threat. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/6PMyBau

The activation of dentate granule cells in the hippocampus plays a key role in alterations that occur during the development of post-traumatic epilepsy. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/D5AZpjN

Injecting the brain molecule into mouse models of multiple sclerosis increased the number of oligodendrocytes. The findings suggest fractalkine may help to slow the progression, or potentially halt multiple sclerosis. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/ZfQIFA7

People who experience trauma and abuse during childhood are more likely to engage in civic environmental activities and green behaviors later in life, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/hBVGI6f

A newly developed pop-up electrode device can assist with 3D brain mapping by gathering in-depth information about individual neurons and their interactions while limiting the potential of damaging brain tissue. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/gJPhwRz

The bitter compounds of chicory exhibit a receptor activation profile that overlaps with roasted coffee compounds, resulting in a similar taste profile. However, the impact on three taste receptors differs between the substances. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/rvdyoFh

People who suffered from head injuries had a two times higher mortality rate than those who did not suffer a TBI. For those who suffered a moderate to severe head injury, the mortality rate was three times higher. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/GB1skjy

SSRI antidepressants can make users less sensitive to rewards, resulting in emotional blunting many users experience. The findings provide new evidence for the role serotonin plays in reinforcement learning. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/uy6PZz7

Study reveals a skin-to-brain neural circuit that responds to rewarding forms of social touch. Researchers say the findings could provide an avenue for harnessing the power of touch to assist in treating social and emotional disorders. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/bfVI5DK

People exposed to the Camp Fire California wildfire in 2018 showed significant brain and cognitive function changes many months after the event. Findings add to the growing body of evidence that supports a growing phenomenon known as "climate trauma". from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/075UOWc

Combining new wearable technology and artificial intelligence, researchers are better able to track motion and monitor the progression of movement disorders. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/SoCG1te

Children born at or before 34 weeks of gestation tended to have lower scores in tests for mathematics, language, and IQ as teenagers compared to those born at full term. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/MhcI5Uv

Procrastination is linked to increased anxiety, stress, pain, unhealthier lifestyles, and delays in seeking assistance for general health problems. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/VbXsaUF

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A novel mRNA delivery method that uses extracellular vesicles initiates collagen replacement in photoaged skin. A single injection increased collagen production and reduced wrinkle formation in targeted areas for two months. Researchers say the new delivery method could be used to treat a number of disorders including ones associated with protein loss associated with aging and hereditary disorders where genes and proteins are missing. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/WYZE8cX

While most people prefer to drift off to sleep listening to quieter and slower songs, some feel more relaxed when listening to familiar, high-energy popular music. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/ucLjl45

Researchers have successfully created a synthetic version of a small molecule found in a recently discovered sea sponge that appears to have therapeutic benefits for Parkinson's disease. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/fzbcJGA

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Spatially organized recruitment of neural activity across the motor cortex informs details of planned movements. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/Laob1j5

Researchers have identified how two different populations of neurons in the striatum are affected differently in Huntington's disease. The neurodegeneration of one of these populations leads to motor defects while damage to the other population located in striosomes may account for mood disorders associated with the early stages of Huntington's. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/RVIBi7h

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Males with the BIN1 Alzheimer's genetic risk factor and poor vascular health showed steeper and more rapid declines in memory than females. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/gtfk8MJ

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A new study uncovers a link between astrocytes derived from patients with schizophrenia and the formation of narrower blood vessels in the brain. Findings suggest the astrocytes from those with schizophrenia promote less vascularization. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/MW8YLO3

Uridine, a precursor of RNA, increases hunger when ingested, a new study reports. The findings offer hope for the development of new therapies to help treat those suffering from eating disorders. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/wbaWzAs

Researchers identified a small molecule capable of stimulating nerve regeneration and restoring vision following injury to the optic nerve. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/qtW1kVM

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Researchers identified a mechanism within the brain that tags information with emotional association for enhanced memory. High-frequency brain waves in the amygdala and hippocampus are critical for enhancing emotional memories. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/cLNGrxB

Study identifies the role the TMEM161B gene plays in excessive folding of the gyri in the cerebral cortex of those with polymicrogyria. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/zgmBtpN

Taking SSRIs and having the "long-long" serotonin SERT genetic variant lowers SERT activity in the mitral valve, leading to degenerative mitral regurgitation, one of the most common heart valve diseases. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/LYIUHBw

Body dissatisfaction is the leading cause of eating disorders, especially in perimenopausal women, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/nbGURNJ

New results from the FinnGen project yielded a trove of novel genetic discoveries, linking previously unknown genes to an array of health disorders. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/nXNP4rG

Face-to-face interactions elicited nine significant cross-brain links between frontal and temporal areas of the brain, whereas remote communications elicited only one. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/l5zrmDf

Researchers have developed a new blood test for brain-derived Tau that can follow and track the progression of Alzheimer's disease while excluding other dementias. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/Jj3oa89

Study reveals how dietary choline deficiency adversely affects the body and how it could be a missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to Alzheimer's disease. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/0MzbAno

One-minute stimulation with monochromatic light activates several visual and non-visual brain regions. The findings shed light on the impact of light stimulation on brain function. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/Ugdl0ka

Study uncovers new genetic risk factors for age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in adults. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/tOl2cj9

High-fat diets promote early inflammatory responses in the brain via an immune pathway associated with diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases. The findings suggest a link between metabolic dysfunction and cognitive impairment. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/PIx8g0l

Feed-forward neural networks improve speed and provide more accurate control of brain-controlled prosthetic hands and fingers. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/8WZulnv

Researchers have developed a new tool for non-invasive brain imaging that can cross the blood-brain barrier and can differentiate between healthy tissue and glioblastoma brain tumors in mouse models. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/QJdzy0M

Regulatory mechanisms of nutrition-dependent neural development can be explored at the molecular level with appropriate models, such as the fruit fly. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/F0dahbP

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Study builds on mounting evidence that suggests rhesus monkeys may be a good model to study social deficits associated with autism spectrum disorder. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/hW5BxKy

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Toddlers are twice as likely to help a dog reach a toy, even when the animal showed no interest in the object. The findings suggest toddlers' prosocial and goal-reading abilities extend beyond other humans and to animals. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/H4LgToQ

An ADHD diagnosis is more predictive of poor mental health outcomes than other neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/a8ZrBY3

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Researchers have decoded the sensory processing mechanisms that make the sensation of eating chocolate so irresistible to most people. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/8wMFdqh

Diphenylbutylpiperidines (DPBPs), an older class of antipsychotic medications can effectively be repurposed to help treat type 2 diabetes, a new study reports. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/jCtFhes

Social support during stressful times helps reduce the risk of those with genetic predispositions to depression from developing symptoms. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/bLviwGC

Study reports that implanted brain-computer interfaces are similar in safety to more conventional brain implants used to manage neurodegenerative disorders. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/6k42YwG