Children with type 1 diabetes have slower growth of total cortical and subcortical gray and white matter compared to their peers without diabetes. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2Wtaedi
A recurrent neural network algorithm demonstrates short-term synaptic plasticity can support short term maintenance of information, providing the memory delay period is sufficiently short. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2I8Nf3G
Study of macaque monkeys reveals speech and music may have shaped the human brain's auditory networks. Researchers found specific areas of the human brain have a stronger preference for pitch than that of primates, raising the possibility certain sounds, which are embedded in music and speech, may have shaped the organization of our brains. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2WvEjJk
PTEN deficiency drives an increased expression of LOX. LOX attracts macrophages which protect gliobastoma brain cancer cells and provide growth factor support for the tumor, a new mouse study reveals. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2WsqgUZ
Whether you stand up to eat or sit for dinner, your posture influences how much you enjoy your meal. Standing to eat mutes taste perception and reduces sensory sensitivity, resulting in a decreased enjoyment of food. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2I4E7gj
A retrospective analysis finds a correlation between sleep disorders and a lack of essential vitamins and minerals. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2X3GGaU
When the soma of specific neurons is active, the dendrites of the same neuron are also active, even when animals are not engaged in a cognitively demanding task. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2MR65Rh
While those who promote mindfulness claim the practice offers massive amounts of health and psychological benefits, very little scientific evidence backs up the claim. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2I5hisR
Long contractions of muscles in one hand increase involuntary reactions in the other. Findings shed new light on mirror activity and may help with better understanding the pathology of mirror movements in neurological disorders. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2WlLdAR
Women who experience interpersonal violence from their partners are three times as likely to develop a mental health problem, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Not only did researchers find a higher chance of developing a mental illness following domestic abuse, but also discovered those with a mental health problem were more likely to experience abuse in future relationships. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/31fyuTX
The newly developed HeadXNet deep learning system can accurately detect clinically significant aneurysms from patients' brain scans. The tool could improve diagnostics and care for those experiencing aneurysms. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2Xvm5sF
Hepatitis C virus increases the expression of SOCS, dulling the normal immune system response to viral infections. This may explain why Hepatitis C 'hides' in the immune system, leading to a lack of diagnosis in those suffering the infection. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2Xtak6k
Findings from a small sample study link small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) to restless leg syndrome. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2XvY4C5
A new study in fruit fly models reveals STRIPAK components act as a switch to turn off quiescence and turn on the reactivation of neural stem cells. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2EUgDZ5
Findings provide new evidence that autism is linked to lower empathy in the general population, and atypical empathy in ASD is not simply due to alexithymia, or emotional blindness. Researchers stress that the lack of empathy may not always be a negative quality. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2Z9MAV6
Experiencing early life adversities leads to disruptions in multiple systems of self-control and cortisol levels, which continues through childhood. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2WNq2vZ
12 genes associated with familial multiple sclerosis have been identified. The findings provide a molecular rationale for the chronic inflammation, demyelination and neurodegeneration associated with MS. Identifying new genetic targets could help with the development of novel treatments to prevent multiple sclerosis in those with a genetic risk. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2MxB7x2
Using transcranial focused ultrasound in combination with injectable microbubbles, researchers open a pathway through the blood-brain barrier. The technique allows drugs to penetrate the brain and trigger therapeutic effects for those with neurodegenerative diseases. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2Z9FSyq