Scientists suggest 13-month-olds use their understanding about others’ perspectives and social evaluation skills to make sense of social interactionsIn the study, Luo and Choi manipulated…
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Babies can identify complex social situations and react accordingly
February 13, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
Review finds ‘significant link’ between cannabis use and onset of mania symptoms
February 13, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
Researchers from the University of Warwick have found evidence to suggest a significant relationship between cannabis use and the onset and exacerbation of mania symptoms.
How mindfulness training affects health
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Over the past decade, there have been many encouraging findings suggesting that mindfulness training can improve a broad range of mental and physical health problems. Yet, exactly how mindfulness positively impacts health is not clear. Researchers have…
Curious monkeys share our thirst for knowledge
February 12, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
Monkeys are notoriously curious, and new research has quantified just how eager they are to gain new information, even if there are not immediate benefits. The findings offer insights into how a certain part of the brain shared by monkeys and humans pl…
Spontaneous activity shapes neuron development
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A process previously thought to be mere background noise in the brain has been found to shape the growth of neurons as the brain develops, according to research.
Neural basis of ‘being in the mood’: Researchers discover neurons that combine social information with hormonal state in female mice
February 12, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
What determines receptivity or rejection towards potential sexual partners? In a recent study of female mice, researchers recorded the activity of neurons in an area within the hypothalamus dedicated to socio-sexual behavior. The activity of the neuron…
Dogs know that smile on your face
February 12, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
Dogs can tell the difference between happy and angry human faces, according to a new study. The discovery represents the first solid evidence that an animal other than humans can discriminate between emotional expressions in another species, the resear…
Brain activity can predict increased fat intake following sleep deprivation
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Experts have warned for years that insufficient sleep can lead to weight gain. A new study found that not only do we consume more food following a night of total sleep deprivation, but we also we consume more fat and less carbohydrates and a region of …
Motorized cycling may prime brain for relearning after stroke
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Exercise on a motorized stationary bike appeared to give stroke patients an advantage in relearning everyday tasks and improving motor function of their arms. A motorized bike helps patients with limited mobility pedal and achieve a target aerobic hear…
Parents experience post-traumatic stress disorder after child’s stroke
February 12, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
Parents of children who had suffered a stroke showed signs of PTSD while children showed signs of anxiety. Parents’ PTSD and children’s anxiety could have a negative effect on the children’s stroke recovery.
