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New research shows brain’s predictive nature when listening to others
May 1, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Our brain activity is more similar to that of speakers we are listening to when we can predict what they are going to say, a team of neuroscientists has found.
Yoga can help keep expectant mothers stress free: First evidence found
May 1, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
The effects of yoga on pregnant women has been studied, with results showing that it can reduce the risk of anxiety and depression. Stress during pregnancy has been linked to premature birth, low birth weight and increased developmental and behavioral …
Stem cells from teeth can make brain-like cells
May 1, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Researchers have discovered that stem cells taken from teeth can grow to resemble brain cells, suggesting they could one day be used in the brain as a therapy for stroke.
Fast-acting antidepressant appears within reach
April 30, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
In mice, a drug produces evidence of a mood lift within 24 hours and then continues working for sustained depression relief. A fast-acting antidepressant would be a welcome development for patients who must wait weeks for current drugs to take effect.
Brain, cognitive reserve protect long-term against cognitive decline, MS researchers find
April 30, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
MS researchers have found brain reserve and cognitive reserve confer long-term protective effect against cognitive decline. In this study, memory, cognitive efficiency, vocabulary (a measure of intellectual enrichment/cognitive reserve), brain volume (…
MRI-guided biopsy for brain cancer improves diagnosis
April 30, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Neurosurgeons have, for the first time, combined real-time magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology with novel non-invasive cellular mapping techniques to develop a new biopsy approach that increases the accuracy of diagnosis for patients with brain…
In recognizing speech sounds, brain does not work the way a computer does
April 30, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
How does the brain decide whether something is correct? When it comes to the processing of spoken language, the common theory has been that the brain applies a set of rules to determine which combinations of sounds are permissible. Now investigators su…
Your stress is my stress: Observing stress can trigger physical stress response
April 30, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Merely observing stressful situations can trigger a physical stress response, research shows. Stress is a major health threat in today’s society. It causes a range of psychological problems like burnout, depression and anxiety. Even those who lead rela…
Does ‘vicarious revenge’ bring psychological closure or a sense of justice to victims?
April 30, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
A team of social psychologists use the assassination of Osama bin Laden to examine the extent to which ‘vicarious revenge’ contributes to victims’ sense of closure and justice.
