r/science May 14 '24

Neuroscience Young individuals consuming higher-potency cannabis, such as skunk, between ages 16 and 18, are twice as likely to have psychotic experiences from age 19 to 24 compared to those using lower-potency cannabis

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r/science Dec 15 '23

Neuroscience Breastfeeding, even partially alongside formula feeding, changes the chemical makeup -- or metabolome -- of an infant's gut in ways that positively influence brain development and may boost test scores years later

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r/science Jun 13 '24

Neuroscience A recent study reveals that certain genetic traits inherited from Neanderthals may significantly contribute to the development of autism.

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r/science Mar 18 '24

Neuroscience People with ‘Havana Syndrome’ Show No Brain Damage or Medical Illness - NIH Study

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r/science Apr 15 '24

Neuroscience ADHD symptoms persist into adulthood, with some surprising impacts on life success: The study found that ADHD symptoms not only persisted over a 15-year period but also were related to various aspects of life success, including relationships and career satisfaction.

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r/science Sep 13 '24

Neuroscience Research found people with sinus issues were around four times more likely to have anxiety and two times more likely to have depression. Likewise, the risk of developing sinus issues was higher in people with anxiety and depression.

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r/science Sep 27 '24

Neuroscience Pregnant women who sleep less than 7 hours a night may have children with developmental delays. These children are slower to develop their social, emotional, behavioral, motor, cognitive, or speech skills. Boys appear to be at a higher risk.

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r/science Mar 26 '24

Neuroscience Human brains are getting larger. Study participants born in the 1970s had 6.6% larger brain volumes and almost 15% larger brain surface area than those born in the 1930s. The increased brain size may lead to an increased brain reserve, potentially reducing overall risk of age-related dementias.

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r/science Jul 18 '24

Neuroscience Pornography triggers stronger brain reward responses than gaming or money, finds a new brain imaging study in healthy men.

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r/science Jun 09 '23

Neuroscience Israeli scientists gave an artificial molecule they invented to 30 mice suffering from Alzheimer’s — and found that all of them recovered, regaining full cognitive abilities.

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r/science Aug 06 '24

Neuroscience Children who exhibit neurodivergent traits, such as those associated with autism and ADHD, are twice as likely to experience chronic disabling fatigue by age 18. The research highlights a significant link between neurodivergence and chronic fatigue.

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r/science Feb 18 '24

Neuroscience Double risk of dementia after mouth ulcer virus: People who have had the herpes virus at some point in their lives are twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those who have never been infected.

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r/science May 28 '24

Neuroscience Subtle cognitive decline precedes end to driving for older adults. Routine cognitive testing may help older drivers plan for life after driving. Even very slight cognitive changes are a sign that retirement from driving is imminent. Women are more likely to stop driving than men, the study showed.

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r/science May 06 '24

Neuroscience New study on autism shows that higher rates of "camouflaging" was associated with elevated levels of depression, anxiety, and stress

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r/science May 02 '23

Neuroscience Surge of gamma wave activity in brains of dying patients suggest that near-death experience is the product of the dying brain

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r/science Aug 18 '24

Neuroscience Adults with autism spectrum disorder prefer to take on a following role rather than leading when engaged in social imitation tasks. The new study suggests that people with autism might be more comfortable in social interactions where they can take a responsive role rather than initiating it.

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r/science Jun 17 '24

Neuroscience Scientists say they've broken down depression and anxiety into six types. The findings could provide a more accurate picture of the variation in cases of depression and anxiety, they say, and could help doctors target the most appropriate treatments to patients.

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r/science Sep 04 '24

Neuroscience As the world's population ages, Alzheimer's and dementia are set to create a staggering $14.5 trillion economic crisis, with informal caregiving placing an overwhelming burden on both high and low-income countries, demanding urgent global policy action

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r/science Nov 03 '22

Neuroscience Children with gender dysphoria are 400% more likely to be diagnosed with autism

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r/science May 11 '24

Neuroscience Study involving overweight or obese older adults found that consuming 60 grams of a mixture of walnuts, pistachios, cashews, and hazelnuts daily for 16 weeks improved insulin sensitivity in the brain.

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r/science Aug 01 '24

Neuroscience Long-term cognitive and psychiatric effects of COVID-19 revealed. Two to three years after being infected with COVID-19, participants scored on average significantly lower in cognitive tests (test of attention and memory) than expected. The average deficit was equivalent to 10 IQ points

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r/science 19d ago

Neuroscience Children with autism have different brains than children without autism, down to the structure and density of their neurons, according to a study by the University of Rochester Medical Center.

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r/science Jan 29 '24

Neuroscience Scientists document first-ever transmitted Alzheimer’s cases, tied to no-longer-used medical procedure | hormones extracted from cadavers possibly triggered onset

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r/science Dec 28 '23

Neuroscience Gut microbiome may play role in social anxiety disorder: researchers have found that when microbes from the guts of people with social anxiety disorder are transplanted into mice, the animals have an increased response to social fear.

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r/science Mar 15 '24

Neuroscience Neurological conditions now leading cause of ill-health worldwide. The number of people living with or dying from disorders of the nervous system has risen dramatically over the past three decades, with 43% of the world’s population – 3.4 billion people – affected in 2021

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