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Social Stress and the Inflamed Brain
April 21, 2013 Depression is the leading cause of disability with more than 350 million people globally affected by this disease. In addition to debilitating consequences on mental health, depression predisposes an ... > full story -
Intranasal Neuropeptide Y May Offer Therapeutic Potential for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
April 21, 2013 Stress triggered neuropsychiatric disorders take an enormous personal, social and economic toll on society. In the US more than half of adults are exposed to at least one traumatic event throughout ... > full story -
More Evidence Berries Have Health-Promoting Properties
April 21, 2013 Adding more color to your diet in the form of berries is encouraged by many nutrition experts. The protective effect of berries against inflammation has been documented in many studies. Diets ... > full story -
Stem Cell Transplant Restores Memory, Learning in Mice
April 21, 2013 For the first time, human embryonic stem cells have been transformed into nerve cells that helped mice regain the ability to learn and ... > full story -
Neural Activity in Bats Measured in-Flight
April 18, 2013 Scientists have, for the first time, measured the activity of place cells in the brains of bats as they navigated in three-dimensional ... > full story -
Learned Helplessness in Flies and the Roots of Depression
April 18, 2013 When faced with impossible circumstances beyond their control, animals, including humans, often hunker down as they develop sleep or eating disorders, ulcers, and other physical manifestations of ... > full story -
Teens' Brains Are More Sensitive to Rewarding Feedback from Peers
April 17, 2013 Teenagers are risk-takers -- they're more likely than children or adults to experiment with illicit substances, have unprotected sex, and drive recklessly. But research shows that teenagers have the ... > full story -
Scientists Reverse Memory Loss in Animal Brain Cells
April 17, 2013 Neuroscientists have taken a major step in their efforts to help people with memory loss tied to brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s ... > full story -
Harms of Harsh Discipline Are Softened by a Loving Mother
April 17, 2013 The use of harsh discipline of unwanted behavior in children has long been controversial. Whether verbal (insults, disparaging remarks, threats) or physical (slapping/spanking), harsh discipline at ... > full story -
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Love at First Sniff: Male Moths Go by First Impressions
April 16, 2013 Entomologists now have an explanation for why we see so many hybrid moths in nature. The team closely examined the behavior and the olfactory circuitry of male moths and found an answer in ... > full story
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