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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241212120122.htm) Common brain network links brain atrophy patterns seen in schizophrenia
Dec 12th 2024, 12:01

A new study has identified a unique brain network that links varied patterns of brain atrophy, or shrinkage, associated with schizophrenia.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241212120117.htm) Why deep sleep is helpful for memory
Dec 12th 2024, 12:01

It has been known for nearly 20 years that slow, synchronous electrical waves in the brain during deep sleep support the formation of memories. Why that is was previously unknown. Now, a team of researchers posits an explanation. According to the study, the slow waves make the neocortex, the location of long-term memory, especially receptive to information. The findings could help to optimize the treatment approaches that are intended to support memory formation from outside.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241211190058.htm) Antidepressants may act in gut to reduce depression and anxiety
Dec 11th 2024, 19:00

In animal studies, boosting serotonin in the cells that line the gut reduced anxious and depressive-like behaviors without causing cognitive or gastrointestinal side effects.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241210115421.htm) Sculpting the brain (without chisel or scalpel)
Dec 10th 2024, 11:54

Researchers report that they have successfully tested a novel approach for teaching the human brain to learn through external manipulation and neural feedback -- what they call the 'sculpting' of brain activity patterns.

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