People who carry a variant of a gene that is associated with longevity also have larger volumes in a front part of the brain involved in planning and decision-making, according to researchers.
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Brain region vulnerable to aging is larger in those with longevity gene variant
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Some traumatic brain injury treatments are ineffective, research finds
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Researchers finds platelet transfusions and DDAVP are not effective in preventing further bleeding in the brain or in reducing the risk of death for patients with traumatic brain injuries.
Neuroscience researchers believe in quitting smoking gradually
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The immediate reaction in the brain after quitting smoking has been the focus of a recent study. At just 12 hours after kicking the habit, the oxygen uptake and blood flow in the brain decrease significantly compared to never-smokers. This could explai…
New theoretical framework for future studies of resilience
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Stress, traumatic events, and difficult life situations play a significant role in the development of many mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, addiction. However, not everyone exposed to such circumstances develops a psychological disorder a…
Intracranial stimulation proved efficient in the recovery of learning and memory in rats
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Stimulation of the hypothalamus completely reverses learning and memory deficits caused by brain lesions in rats, according to a first time discovery. The research has also served to study the mechanisms through which this recovery occurs, suggesting t…
MRIs link impaired brain activity to inability to regulate emotions in autism
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When it comes to the ability to regulate emotions, brain activity in autistic people is significantly different than brain activity in people without autism. Researchers showed that symptoms including tantrums, irritability, and anxiety have a biologic…
Drug candidates can block pathway associated with cell death in Parkinson’s disease
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Two drug candidates can target biological pathways involved in the destruction of brain cells in Parkinson’s disease, scientists have reported. The studies suggest that it is possible to design highly effective and highly selective (targeted) drug cand…
‘Learning while you walk beats learning while you sit,’ say university students
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A university lecturer carried out a small study to show that his students engaged more in discussions and felt better after taking part in walking seminars conducted outdoors.
Severe child neglect linked to changes in brain structure
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A new study found abandoned children who had been put into institutional care showed white matter changes in their brain, but early placement into foster care reversed this effect.
Child neglect linked with changes to brain’s white matter
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A new study found abandoned children who had been put into institutional care showed white matter changes in their brain, but early placement into foster care reversed this effect.
