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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240613221918.htm) New insights into the brain regions involved in paranoia
Jun 13th 2024, 22:19

The capacity to adjust beliefs about one's actions and their consequences in a constantly changing environment is a defining characteristic of advanced cognition. Disruptions to this ability, however, can negatively affect cognition and behavior, leading to such states of mind as paranoia, or the belief that others intend to harm us. In a new study, scientists uncover how one specific region of the brain might causally provoke these feelings of paranoia. Their novel approach -- which involved aligning data collected from monkeys with human data -- also offers a new cross-species framework through which scientists might better understand human cognition through the study of other species.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240613161150.htm) Are mixed emotions real? New research says yes
Jun 13th 2024, 16:11

Neuroscientists found that brains display distinct neural activity when experiencing emotions such as bitter-sweetness. The advance could help solve a longstanding scientific debate: whether 'mixed emotions' arise from unique activity in the brain, or if we're just flip-flopping back and forth between positive and negative feelings.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240613161138.htm) Technologies enable 3D imaging of whole human brain hemispheres at subcellular resolution
Jun 13th 2024, 16:11

A suite of three innovations enables high-resolution, high-throughput imaging of human brain tissue at a full range of scales and mapping connectivity of neurons at single cell resolution. To demonstrate the advance, researchers compared a brain region in an Alzheimer's and a control sample.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240613140906.htm) Studies uncover the critical role of sleep in the formation of memories
Jun 13th 2024, 14:09

A lack of sleep can make it extraordinarily difficult to retain information. Two new studies uncover why this is and what is happening inside the brain during sleep and sleep deprivation to help or harm the formation of memories.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240613140849.htm) Neural balance in the brain is associated with brain maturity and better cognitive ability
Jun 13th 2024, 14:08

The E/I ratio of children decreases with healthy development. Children with a lower E/I ratio were observed to have better performance than their peers in cognitive tests such as memory and intelligence, according to researchers.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240613140835.htm) Confronting trauma alleviates chronic pain among older veterans
Jun 13th 2024, 14:08

A new study found chronic pain among older adults could be significantly reduced through a newly developed psychotherapy that works by confronting past trauma and stress-related emotions that can exacerbate pain symptoms.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240613140824.htm) After major traumatic brain injury, more blood transfusions could mean better outcomes
Jun 13th 2024, 14:08

Increased use of blood transfusions after major traumatic brain injury could help people hospitalized in intensive care units regain greater functional independence and a better quality of life, according to new research.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240613140743.htm) Promising gene therapy for FOXG1 syndrome
Jun 13th 2024, 14:07

A viral gene therapy has reversed some brain abnormalities in infant mice with FOXG1 syndrome, a significant step toward one day treating children with this severe neurodevelopmental disorder.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240605162403.htm) Fruit fly brain shows how simple commands turn into complex behaviors
Jun 5th 2024, 16:24

Researchers have discovered how networks of neurons in fruit flies transform simple brain signals into coordinated actions. This sheds light on the neural mechanisms underlying complex behaviors for potential application in robotics.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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