NEURO

Suicides and overdoses made up almost 20% of postpartum deaths in Californian women between 2010 and 2012. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2IbkJhO

Using CRISPR gene editing, researchers introduce the SHANK3 gene variant into macaque monkeys. SHANK3 has previously been linked to autism in humans. The monkeys with the SHANK3 mutations exhibited behavioral traits and brain activity patterns similar to those seen in humans on the autism spectrum, Researchers hope the new model will facilitate new avenues of research for ASD. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2ZgFNc8

Peripheral awareness is improved significantly by playing video games designed around peripheral vision. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2WyWWMr

Combining artificial intelligence technology with MRI brain scans, researchers are able to detect the brain's response to Natalizumab treatment for those with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2IcBLw2

Pregnancy Compensation Hypothesis may explain why women are more prone to developing autoimmune diseases, like multiple sclerosis and lupus, than men. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2WFCH4V

A pathway linking the basal ganglia to the thalamus enhances sensory discrimination and is used to suppress 'background noise'. The pathway, which is controlled by the prefrontal cortex, selectively suppresses sensory input as it flows to the thalamus. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2XIfpaT

Study identifies a population of neurons in an area of the midbrain, called the red nucleus, that alter when fine motor skills are learned. The more an action is practiced, the stronger the connections between these neurons become. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2RaIr0q

An observational study reports the use of strobe lighting at concerts and music festivals triples the risk of seizures in those with photosensitive epilepsy. Additionally, the use of ecstasy during nighttime concerts heightened epileptic seizure risk. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2WX0bSr

Combining neuroimaging data with machine learning, researchers have identified patterns of brain activation during reward anticipation, associated with an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder. The patterns of neural activation predict the severity of mania symptoms in young adults who have not yet developed the disorder. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2ICDNnT

A large, genome-wide study in children reveals genetic variants associated with differing levels of antibodies produced as a result of three common childhood vaccinations. Researchers identified two genetic loci associated with the persistence of vaccine-induced immunity following early life vaccinations. The results may help clinicians tailor personalized vaccine schedules to maximize the effectiveness of immunizations. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2XNsOyg

Exposure to artificial light while sleeping is associated with weight gain and an increased risk of obesity in women. Compared to those who slept without artificial light, those who slept with television or light on were 17% more likely to have an 11 pound or more increase in weight. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2KCyUOu

People perceive liars to be more successful when it comes to certain high-pressure sales professions, such as investment banking and advertising. Findings explain why managers are more likely to higher deceptive people, believing they are more competent for high-pressure sales roles. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2KaZtL0

Early life adversity, coupled with overexpression of the FKBP5 protein, increase susceptibility for later neuropsychiatric disorders, a new mouse study reveals. The association is more pronounced in females. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2WEuYUE

Findings allow for the development of an autonomously updating brain-machine interface, which is able to improve on its own by learning about its subject without additional programming. The system could help develop new robotic prosthetics, which can perform more naturally. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2KNhHSF

Blocking the activity of interleukin-1 in mouse models of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) helped reverse symptoms. Researchers say patients with CRPS should respond to immune-based treatments which reduce some of the disease features. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2MDccZ9

Intelligence, education and participating in cognitively challenging tasks may stave off the effects of dementia for longer, but can not protect against the inevitable Alzheimer's pathology in those at risk. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2Zmnfrk

Researchers have engineered a vaccine using virus-like particles that target Tau tangles in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Following the administration of the vaccine, the mice developed antibodies that cleared tau proteins, with the response lasting for a month. The mice also showed improvements in memory based tests and had less brain shrinkage than their peers who did not receive the vaccine. This suggests the vaccine prevented apoptosis. Researchers hope to move the vaccine to human clinical trials in the future. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2EXUJEz

Previous research into the effects of lithium exposure via breastmilk are poorly designed and sparse, researchers report. Until more research is done, mothers and babies should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for lithium continuation, as discontinuing the medication could pose a significant risk for both child and parent. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2F0jgIU

Simple lifestyle alterations can help reset the circadian clock, leading to improved mental and physical health for those who have trouble getting to sleep at night. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2WArmmp

Specific transfer RNAs (tRNAs) are associated with epilepsy. The levels of tRNA fragments in blood samples are higher pre-seizure. The findings provide a novel biomarker for the detection of seizures prior to their occurrence. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2XANM3F