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How Narcissism Changes Over a Lifespan
NewsFor parents worried that their teenager's narcissism is out of control, there's hope. New research from Michigan State University conducted the longest study on narcissism to date, revealing how it changes over time.
Rats Got Rhythm: Exploring the Evolutionary Origin of Beats in the Brain
NewsA study that compares the behavior of rodents and humans with respect to the detection of rhythm suggests that the ability to synchronize to a beat is dependent on ancient evolutionary mechanisms.
Concussion Alters How Information Is Transmitted Within the Brain
NewsDamage from concussion alters the way information is transmitted between the two halves of the brain, according to a new study.
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Blood Pressure Drug May Help Ease Anxiety Induced by Long-term Heavy Alcohol Use
News Dec 11, 2019A new study suggests that a drug used to treat high blood pressure may alleviate anxiety caused by long-term heavy alcohol use, and may also halt the damage such drinking can cause to the brain’s ability to grow new cells.
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Why Doesn't Deep Brain Stimulation Work for Everyone?
News Dec 11, 2019A study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis may help explain why the effects of deep-brain stimulation can vary so much - and points the way toward improving the treatment.
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Alzheimer's Drug Shows Anti-aging Potential in Mouse Brains
News Dec 11, 2019Researchers have discovered how two experimental Alzheimer’s drugs can protect the brains of mice from other aspects of aging.
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Reading Words in Our Brainwaves Could Restore Speech
News Dec 11, 2019New research suggests that it is possible to identify different words from neural activity patterns, which could be used to restore lost speech.
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First-of-a-Kind In Vitro 3D Neural Tissue Model Developed
News Dec 11, 2019Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have successfully used stem cells to engineer living biohybrid nerve tissue to develop 3D models of neural networks with the hopes of gaining a better understanding of how the brain and these networks work.
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An Unexpected Source of Misinformation – It's You
News Dec 10, 2019Along with partisan news outlets and political blogs, there's another surprising source of misinformation on controversial topics - it's you.
How Playing the Drums Changes the Brain
News Dec 10, 2019People who play drums regularly for years have differences in their brain structure and function compared to unmusical people, according to new research.
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How Would a Monkey Take a Penalty Kick? The Answer at Last
News Dec 10, 2019Neuroscientists have shown in a study with rhesus monkeys that two different nerve cell types in the same brain area are responsible for the directional decision-making process.
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Molecular Clues to the Link Between ALS and Type 2 Diabetes
News Dec 10, 2019New research has exposed a link between immunoglobulins in the blood and the common occurrence of Type 2 diabetes in patients with ALS.
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Altered Hand Movements May Be Signs of Sport-related Concussions
News Dec 10, 2019Certain nonverbal hand movements could be a diagnostic indicator for sport-related concussion, suggests a new study.
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