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Empathy: Why do we care?
September 6, 2017 by NewsBot - No Comment
Schizophrenia: Could lack of nutrients in pregnancy be a cause?
September 5, 2017 by NewsBot - No Comment
Using mice, scientists identify a mechanism that links lack of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in pregnancy to schizophrenia-like symptoms in offspring.
Schizophrenia: Could lack of nutrients in pregnancy be a cause?
September 5, 2017 by NewsBot - No Comment
Using mice, scientists identify a mechanism that links lack of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in pregnancy to schizophrenia-like symptoms in offspring.
Schizophrenia ‘voices’ quietened by magnetic stimulation
September 5, 2017 by NewsBot - No Comment
Schizophrenia is notoriously difficult to treat, but a recent study shows that stimulating the brain with magnetic pulses reduces auditory hallucinations.
Two distinct brain regions have independent influence on decision-making
September 5, 2017 by NewsBot - No Comment
Often when we make a decision, we calculate its “expected value,” by multiplying the value of something (how much we want or need it) with the probability that we might be able to obtain it, a…
Two distinct brain regions have independent influence on decision-making
September 5, 2017 by NewsBot - No Comment
Often when we make a decision, we calculate its “expected value,” by multiplying the value of something (how much we want or need it) with the probability that we might be able to obtain it, a…
Schizophrenia ‘voices’ quietened by magnetic stimulation
September 5, 2017 by NewsBot - No Comment
Schizophrenia is notoriously difficult to treat, but a recent study shows that stimulating the brain with magnetic pulses reduces auditory hallucinations.
Body clock gene variations may lead to stress migraines
September 4, 2017 by NewsBot - No Comment
New research finds that two variants of the so-called CLOCK gene, which regulates our circadian rhythm, combined with financial stress may cause migraines.
Body clock gene variations may lead to stress migraines
September 4, 2017 by NewsBot - No Comment
New research finds that two variants of the so-called CLOCK gene, which regulates our circadian rhythm, combined with financial stress may cause migraines.
Are you a daydream driver? Most likely, study finds
September 3, 2017 by NewsBot - No Comment
Researchers have found that around 70 percent of drivers’ time behind the wheel is spent mind wandering. Could this represent a driving hazard?
