Neuroscience
What you eat could impact your brain and memory
You may be familiar with the saying, "You are what you eat," but did you know the food you eat could impact your memory?
Jan 28, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How psychological science is benefiting the world
Technological advances have allowed psychological scientists to measure everything from cognitive impairments to everyday decision-making. Now, the scientists are using their research to inform tools, programs, and interventions ...
Jan 22, 2019
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Neuroscience
A new hope in treating neurodegenerative disease
Korean researchers have identified the inhibition of autophagy in microglia, brain immune cells. It is expected to help develop treatments for Alzheimer's disease which occur due to the inhibition of autophagy.
Jan 18, 2019
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Neuroscience
Study finds the circuits that may help you keep your cool
The big day has come: You are taking your road test to get your driver's license. As you start your mom's car with a stern-faced evaluator in the passenger seat, you know you'll need to be alert but not so excited that you ...
Jan 14, 2019
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Neuroscience
A new hope in treating neurodegenerative disease
A research team led by Professor Sung Bae Lee of Brain and Cognitive Sciences and Professor Daehee Hwang of New Biology (vice-head of the Plant Age and Life Research Group, IBS) has identified the early neuropathological ...
Jan 7, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Children found capable of using the 'wisdom of crowds'
Children, like adults, can improve their response to difficult tasks by the power of group work, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.
Sep 24, 2018
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Neuroscience
What your cell phone camera tells you about your brain
Driving down a dark country road at night, you see a shape ahead on the roadside. Is it a deer or a mailbox? Your brain is structured to make the best possible decision given its limited resources, according to new research ...
Sep 19, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Nicotine patch shows promise in treating late-life depression
A Vanderbilt University Medical Center pilot study of treating late-life depression in nonsmokers with transdermal nicotine (nicotine patch) has yielded some promising results, but the study's author cautions that more study ...
Sep 7, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The science behind rooting for the home team
Young children often observe society dividing its members—by ethnicity, religion, gender, or even favorite sports team. But a review by a Yale psychologist published August 14 in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences ...
Aug 14, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Diagnosis of Alzheimer's becoming more common, but less severe
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting nearly six million Americans. Aside from the incredible toll it takes on patients and their families, the estimated total cost of care is over $400 billion. ...
Jun 26, 2018
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