An opinion article reports on a potential common cause for both SIDS and SUDEP. The reason sudden death may occur is due to a person’s inability to wake when CO2 levels in the blood rise, as a result of dysfunctional serotonin neurons in the midbrain. Source Author: neurosciencenews – robotics Date/time: 22nd March 2019, 09:02
Delusional thinking is associated with slower alterations in personal belief, a new study reports. People who suffer more delusions also tend to seek out more information prior to making a guess, contradiction previous findings that those with psychosis are more prone to ‘jump to conclusions’. Source Author: neurosciencenews – robotics Date/time: 22nd March 2019, 03:03
Researchers have successfully rejuvenated stem cells in the brains of aging mice. The study reports the rejuvenated stem cells help improve regeneration of injured or diseased brain areas. Source Author: neurosciencenews – robotics Date/time: 2nd March 2019, 06:02
A new study reports babies’ brains are sensitive to different emotional tones they hear in voices. Researchers suggest maternal interactions may help to shape the same brain region adults use for emotional processing. Source Author: neurosciencenews – robotics Date/time: 28th February 2019, 09:02
A new study reports those with alcohol addiction who also smoke may be at an increased risk of neural damage. The study revealed higher levels of oxidative stress in the hippocampus, and a a decrease in neurotrophic factor in the striatum and frontal cortex in rats exposed to both alcohol and tobacco. Source Author: neurosciencenews […]Continue reading
