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Brain study uncovers new insights into major depressive disorder in adolescents

Brain study uncovers new insights into major depressive disorder in adolescents

by TranSpreadRelationships between nodal properties derived from the CTNs and clinical and neuropsychological variables in the adolescent MDD patients. Values in the scatter plots were residuals of th

Brain study uncovers new insights into major depressive disorder in adolescents

by TranSpreadRelationships between nodal properties derived from the CTNs and clinical and neuropsychological variables in the adolescent MDD patients. Values in the scatter plots were residuals of th
Your mental dictionary is part of what makes you unique: How your brain stores and retrieves words

Your mental dictionary is part of what makes you unique: How your brain stores and retrieves words

by Nichol Castro,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe days of having a dictionary on your bookshelf are numbered. But that's OK, because everyone already walks around with a dictiona

Your mental dictionary is part of what makes you unique: How your brain stores and retrieves words

by Nichol Castro,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe days of having a dictionary on your bookshelf are numbered. But that's OK, because everyone already walks around with a dictiona
Connectivity scans could serve as brain 'blueprints' for adolescents, researchers find

Connectivity scans could serve as brain 'blueprints' for adolescents, researchers find

by Noelle Toumey Reetz,Georgia State UniversityThe flowchart of the FNC analysis to investigate cross-scan FNC.a, Neuromark framework extracts robust functional components from the ABCD da

Connectivity scans could serve as brain 'blueprints' for adolescents, researchers find

by Noelle Toumey Reetz,Georgia State UniversityThe flowchart of the FNC analysis to investigate cross-scan FNC.a, Neuromark framework extracts robust functional components from the ABCD da
Inflammation and loss of protective mechanisms in the brain linked to suicide risk

Inflammation and loss of protective mechanisms in the brain linked to suicide risk

byVan Andel Research InstituteDifferentially expressed genes in temporal cortical brain tissue from suicidal decedents versus nonsuicide, nonpsychiatric controls.Nfor healthy = 32;&n

Inflammation and loss of protective mechanisms in the brain linked to suicide risk

byVan Andel Research InstituteDifferentially expressed genes in temporal cortical brain tissue from suicidal decedents versus nonsuicide, nonpsychiatric controls.Nfor healthy = 32;&n
A small molecule blocks aversive memory formation, providing a potential treatment target for depression

A small molecule blocks aversive memory formation, providing a potential treatment target for depression

byCity University of Hong KongThe YM022-treated mice (diagram A, second from right) spent significantly more time in the social interaction zone (framed with a green line) than the control group

A small molecule blocks aversive memory formation, providing a potential treatment target for depression

byCity University of Hong KongThe YM022-treated mice (diagram A, second from right) spent significantly more time in the social interaction zone (framed with a green line) than the control group
New studies of brain activity explain benefits of electroconvulsive therapy

New studies of brain activity explain benefits of electroconvulsive therapy

byUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT), formerly known as electroshock therapy, involves inducing a brief seizure in the brain usi

New studies of brain activity explain benefits of electroconvulsive therapy

byUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT), formerly known as electroshock therapy, involves inducing a brief seizure in the brain usi
Problem screen use hits attention and higher-level thinking, according to study

Problem screen use hits attention and higher-level thinking, according to study

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityCredit: Alexander Kovalev from PexelsIn a research first, an analysis of all the available evidence on the cognitive impacts of problematic screen use has s

Problem screen use hits attention and higher-level thinking, according to study

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityCredit: Alexander Kovalev from PexelsIn a research first, an analysis of all the available evidence on the cognitive impacts of problematic screen use has s
For those at high risk, PTSD may be treatable before traumatic events even occur

For those at high risk, PTSD may be treatable before traumatic events even occur

by Christie Allen,Brigham Young UniversityCredit: Nate Edwards/BYU PhotoWhen people experience trauma, medication can help prevent or reduce post-traumatic stress disorder, softening overly stro

For those at high risk, PTSD may be treatable before traumatic events even occur

by Christie Allen,Brigham Young UniversityCredit: Nate Edwards/BYU PhotoWhen people experience trauma, medication can help prevent or reduce post-traumatic stress disorder, softening overly stro
New evidence that heightened pain sensitivity is linked to sympathy for opposing political views

New evidence that heightened pain sensitivity is linked to sympathy for opposing political views

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe next time your friend displays remarkable openness to their opposite political camp's ideas, you might try pinching them.Okay, we

New evidence that heightened pain sensitivity is linked to sympathy for opposing political views

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe next time your friend displays remarkable openness to their opposite political camp's ideas, you might try pinching them.Okay, we
Team calls for more research into the emotional and motivational brain mechanisms behind social media use

Team calls for more research into the emotional and motivational brain mechanisms behind social media use

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith nearly 5 billion users worldwide spending an average of more than two hours daily on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and F

Team calls for more research into the emotional and motivational brain mechanisms behind social media use

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith nearly 5 billion users worldwide spending an average of more than two hours daily on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and F
What's the story behind autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) clips?

What's the story behind autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) clips?

by Meike Drießen, Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumQuiet noises such as touching a microphone with your fingertips trigger a pleasant feeling in some people. Credit: RUB, MarquardResearchers at Ruhr University

What's the story behind autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) clips?

by Meike Drießen, Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumQuiet noises such as touching a microphone with your fingertips trigger a pleasant feeling in some people. Credit: RUB, MarquardResearchers at Ruhr University
What's your chronotype? Knowing whether you're a night owl or an early bird could help performance

What's your chronotype? Knowing whether you're a night owl or an early bird could help performance

by Cindi May,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTiming is everything. For early risers and late-nighters alike, listening to your internal clock may be the key to success. From the

What's your chronotype? Knowing whether you're a night owl or an early bird could help performance

by Cindi May,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTiming is everything. For early risers and late-nighters alike, listening to your internal clock may be the key to success. From the