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Behavioral Neuroscience – News and Features

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Low Doses of Oral Ketamine Can Reduce PTSD Symptoms, Study Suggests

A new study finds that oral ketamine significantly reduces PTSD symptoms, with 73% of participants seeing a 50% reduction in symptoms. The treatment, taken as a liquid drink, was well-tolerated and had fewer side effects than intravenous ketamine.
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Random Brain Activity Fluctuations May Help Stabilize Memories

Researchers found that random brain fluctuations actually strengthen memory by stabilizing neural activity over time. The study challenges the belief that noise weakens cognition, offering insights for AI and potential treatments for memory disorders
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Weight Loss and Diabetes Drugs: What’s the Latest Research?

Studies have suggested that GLP-1RAs may show promise for a host of conditions, from alcohol use disorder to Parkinson’s. But reports of unpleasant side effects have prompted further studies. This article explores the latest research on these drugs.
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Five Years Later: Long COVID’s Lasting Impact on the Brain

Five years after SARS-CoV-2 first surfaced in Wuhan, China, researchers are still trying to understand long COVID. In this article, discover the latest research investigating the lasting impact of the virus on brain function.
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3D-Printed Brain-Like Environment Helps Researchers Decipher Neuron Growth

Researchers have developed a 3D-printed model that mimics brain tissue, using nanopillar arrays to guide neuron growth. The model replicates real neural networks and could help researchers study neurological disorders.
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Dementia Risk Lowered by Frequent Social Activity

A study of nearly 2,000 older adults found that frequent social activity is linked to a lower risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment. The most socially engaged individuals developed dementia five years later than the least social.
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Predicting Postpartum Depression Before Symptoms Start

Women who go on to develop postpartum depression may have characteristic levels of neuroactive steroids, molecules derived from the hormone progesterone, in their blood during the third trimester of pregnancy.
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How Poor Sleep Impacts Parkinson's Patients

A study by researchers at Ireland's Maynooth University showed that sleep problems are very common in people with Parkinson’s disease and such problems are associated with poorer quality of life in patients
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An Oceanic Plate Beneath Turkey and Iran Is Breaking Off

Deep beneath the Earth's surface, the Neotethys oceanic plate is breaking off horizontally with a tear progressively lengthening from Turkey to Iran.
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CBD May Reduce Cravings for People Suffering With Alcoholism

A clinical study found that cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduces alcohol cravings by lowering activity in the brain’s reward center. Participants who received CBD reported less urge to drink compared to those on a placebo.
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