Behavioral Neuroscience – News and Features

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Eight Psychiatric Disorders Share Common Gene Variants
Researchers have identified specific gene variants that have significant impacts on brain development and are shared across eight different psychiatric disorders.

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How Do Brain Networks Differentiate Between New and Old Information?
A study has found that the cortex acts like a "memory machine", encoding new experiences and predicting the near future, helping to differentiate between novel and old information.

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“Molecular Cage” Could Help Remove Drugs and Chemical Pollutants From Water
Researchers have developed a new material that could help to remove unwanted pollutants — including leftover medicines and synthetic chemicals — from our waterways.

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Stories of Five EDI Champions in STEMM
By sharing the stories of EDI champions in science, we hope to shed light on both the importance of diversity and the practical steps being taken to improve representation and inclusion.

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How Human and Chimpanzee Brain Evolution Diverged
A new study provides a fuller picture of the genetic changes that shaped the evolution of the human brain, and how the process differed from the evolution of chimpanzees.

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Oxytocin Neurons Key to Social Deficits in Autism
RIKEN neuroscientists found oxytocin-secreting neurons are selectively impaired in an autism mouse model, affecting social behavior. Stimulating these neurons postnatally restored oxytocin levels and improved social traits into adulthood.

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How Brains Learn To Suppress Instinctive Fear Responses
Research reveals how the brain learns to suppress instinctive fear responses, pointing to new potential targets for PTSD and anxiety treatments

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Air Pollution Dulls the Mind and Complicates Daily Tasks
Scientists discovered that even brief exposure to high concentrations of particulate matter may impair a person’s ability to focus on tasks, avoid distractions and behave in a socially acceptable manner.

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Tau and Beta-Amyloid Disrupt Memory and Emotions Differently in Alzheimer’s
A new study reveals that tau protein affects memory, while beta-amyloid disrupts emotions in Alzheimer’s disease. Using a novel mouse model, researchers found that both proteins interact to worsen brain inflammation.

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Trauma Linked to Increased Risk of Endometriosis
A large-scale study suggests that physical and emotional trauma may increase the risk of developing endometriosis, independent of genetic predisposition. Researchers found associations with experiences such as abuse and life-threatening diagnoses.
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