Train Your Brain to Manage Negative Emotions
A simple computer-based training task can rewire the brain to better regulate emotional reactions, according to a study published in NeuroImage by…
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Brain Model Reveals How Stroke and Other Injuries Harm the Brain
Summary: By combining neuroimaging data with deep learning methods, researchers have created a brain model that reproduces patterns of neurological impairment more…
Robotic yawns trigger contagious yawning in chimpanzees
Summary: Researchers observed contagious yawning and rest-related behaviors in chimpanzees after an android—designed to mimic human facial expressions—displayed a yawning face. The…
P-glycoprotein Clears Alzheimer’s Toxin From the Brain
Summary: P-glycoprotein (P-gp), a key cellular toxin pump, can remove amyloid plaques from the brain. Researchers report that boosting P-gp activity at…
Genetic Mutation and Lead Exposure Raise ADHD Risk in Children
Small amounts of lead in the blood may increase ADHD symptoms in children who carry a specific gene variant, according to research…
Light Therapy May Improve Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Summary: Daily exposure to bright, artificial light may reduce symptoms of bipolar depression and appears safe when used as an adjunct treatment.…
New Study Reveals How Parkinson’s Disease Damages the Heart
Summary: By the time common motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease prompt diagnosis, roughly 60% of patients already have substantial damage to the…
Cannabis Compound Isn’t a Psychedelic: What Science Shows
Summary: New research challenges claims that THC-O-acetate, a semi-synthetic cannabinoid, produces true psychedelic effects comparable to LSD or psilocybin. A survey of…
Scientists Identify Gene Mutation Causing Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Researchers have identified a previously unknown genetic mutation that causes a degenerative, ultimately fatal movement disorder by analyzing genetic data from two…
High-Resolution Human Brain Cell Map Guides New Treatments
Summary: Researchers have created the most comprehensive parts list of the human brain to date, identifying important differences between human and mouse…
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