Study: Watching Violence Primes the Brain for Aggression
Summary: A new study finds that witnessing violence can increase the likelihood of later aggressive behavior, but only under specific social conditions.…
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Is Toxoplasma gondii Altering Behavior or the Immune Response?
Summary: The immune system’s chronic response, rather than direct parasite action, may be largely responsible for the health and behavioral changes linked…
Do Omega-3 Levels Change B Vitamins’ Effect on Alzheimer’s?
Omega-3 Levels Enhance B Vitamins’ Ability to Slow Cognitive Decline in Mild Cognitive Impairment New analysis from an international research team suggests…
Scientists Unveil Method to Target Neurons in Parkinson’s Disease
New technique navigates the neuron jungle to target the source of Parkinson’s disease Researchers report a promising, less invasive approach to target…
AI Detects Eye Movement Disorders From Home
Summary: Researchers have created an AI-powered diagnostic system that uses smartphone video and cloud processing to detect nystagmus — a telltale sign…
How Race and Religion Shape Attitudes on Abortion
Summary: Recent research shows that attitudes about abortion are increasingly intertwined with both religious identity and racial attitudes. People who score high…
Maternal PCOS Linked to Autism Risk in Children
Children born to mothers with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) face a higher risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a large…
Reduced Brainstem Volume Linked to Aggression in Autism
Summary: New research has found a link between brain stem volume and aggressive behavior in children with autism. Children with smaller brain…
Reduced Brain Blood Flow May Signal Mild Cognitive Impairment
Summary: A new study found that older adults with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) exhibit higher cerebrovascular impedance — greater resistance to…
How Willpower Shapes Self-Control: New Research
Summary: New research suggests that people need willpower not only to resist temptations in the moment but also to put in place…
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