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Study finds women with depression have 20% lower taurine concentration in the hippocampus

Study finds women with depression have 20% lower taurine concentration in the hippocampus

byKorea Institute of Science and Technology(A) Brain regions where spectra were measured (yellow box) (B) 1H MR spectrum in the hippocampus: Hippocampal taurine signal shown at 3.4 ppm (arrow).

Study finds women with depression have 20% lower taurine concentration in the hippocampus

byKorea Institute of Science and Technology(A) Brain regions where spectra were measured (yellow box) (B) 1H MR spectrum in the hippocampus: Hippocampal taurine signal shown at 3.4 ppm (arrow).
Reducing anxiety and stress with pupil feedback

Reducing anxiety and stress with pupil feedback

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH Zuricha, Participants apply mental strategies that are believed to modulate the brain’s arousal levels mediated by nuclei such as the LC. Pupil size was measured by an e

Reducing anxiety and stress with pupil feedback

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH Zuricha, Participants apply mental strategies that are believed to modulate the brain’s arousal levels mediated by nuclei such as the LC. Pupil size was measured by an e
Hypochondriacs die earlier than those who worry less about their health—what might explain this paradox?

Hypochondriacs die earlier than those who worry less about their health—what might explain this paradox?

by Stephen Hughes,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who worry excessively about their health tend to die earlier than those who don't, arecent studyfrom Sweden has

Hypochondriacs die earlier than those who worry less about their health—what might explain this paradox?

by Stephen Hughes,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who worry excessively about their health tend to die earlier than those who don't, arecent studyfrom Sweden has
Emotional problems in young people were rising rapidly even before the pandemic

Emotional problems in young people were rising rapidly even before the pandemic

byCardiff UniversityMean emotional problems score by age, 2013–2019. Error bars indicate 95% confidence intervals. The 2015 survey represents a predicted midpoint figure. Credit:Journal of

Emotional problems in young people were rising rapidly even before the pandemic

byCardiff UniversityMean emotional problems score by age, 2013–2019. Error bars indicate 95% confidence intervals. The 2015 survey represents a predicted midpoint figure. Credit:Journal of
Cross-subject emotion recognition brain-computer interface based on fNIRS and DBJNet

Cross-subject emotion recognition brain-computer interface based on fNIRS and DBJNet

by Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co.Cross-subject emotion recognition framework based on fNIRS, including data collection, data partitioning, model training and evaluation. Credit:Cyborg

Cross-subject emotion recognition brain-computer interface based on fNIRS and DBJNet

by Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co.Cross-subject emotion recognition framework based on fNIRS, including data collection, data partitioning, model training and evaluation. Credit:Cyborg
Stem cells either overproduce or underproduce brain cells in autism patients

Stem cells either overproduce or underproduce brain cells in autism patients

Credit: CC0 Public DomainAnalyzing brain stem cells of patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Rutgers scientists have found evidence of irregularities in very early brain development that may c

Stem cells either overproduce or underproduce brain cells in autism patients

Credit: CC0 Public DomainAnalyzing brain stem cells of patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Rutgers scientists have found evidence of irregularities in very early brain development that may c
Examining the pitfalls of computer-based psychotherapy

Examining the pitfalls of computer-based psychotherapy

by Stefan Stöcklin,University of ZurichPrognostic Risk Index (PROG) as a Function of 4 Treatment Submodalities in Samples of Randomized Clinical Trials on Face-to-Face Therapy (FTF) and Internet

Examining the pitfalls of computer-based psychotherapy

by Stefan Stöcklin,University of ZurichPrognostic Risk Index (PROG) as a Function of 4 Treatment Submodalities in Samples of Randomized Clinical Trials on Face-to-Face Therapy (FTF) and Internet
Using virtual reality to create therapeutic experiences: From treating phobias to rehabilitating abusers

Using virtual reality to create therapeutic experiences: From treating phobias to rehabilitating abusers

by Juan F. Samaniego,Open University of CataloniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCan an abuser perceive fear in their victim? Lack of connection and empathy are common factors in cases of gend

Using virtual reality to create therapeutic experiences: From treating phobias to rehabilitating abusers

by Juan F. Samaniego,Open University of CataloniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCan an abuser perceive fear in their victim? Lack of connection and empathy are common factors in cases of gend
Teaching positive psychology skills at school may be one way to help student mental health and happiness

Teaching positive psychology skills at school may be one way to help student mental health and happiness

by Kai Zhuang Shum,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYouth mental health has worsened significantly over the past decade, but new interventions that teach positive psychology conc

Teaching positive psychology skills at school may be one way to help student mental health and happiness

by Kai Zhuang Shum,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYouth mental health has worsened significantly over the past decade, but new interventions that teach positive psychology conc
AI could help in the early diagnosis of autism, study finds

AI could help in the early diagnosis of autism, study finds

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaGroup differences during all actions. STG superior temporal gyrus, AG angular gyrus, PCG postcentral gyrus, MFC medial-frontal cortex, R right; L

AI could help in the early diagnosis of autism, study finds

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaGroup differences during all actions. STG superior temporal gyrus, AG angular gyrus, PCG postcentral gyrus, MFC medial-frontal cortex, R right; L
What's the story behind autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) clips?

What's the story behind autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) clips?

by Meike Drießen, Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumQuiet noises such as touching a microphone with your fingertips trigger a pleasant feeling in some people. Credit: RUB, MarquardResearchers at Ruhr University

What's the story behind autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) clips?

by Meike Drießen, Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumQuiet noises such as touching a microphone with your fingertips trigger a pleasant feeling in some people. Credit: RUB, MarquardResearchers at Ruhr University
Study finds women more competitive against strangers in games but still win more when playing their intimate partners

Study finds women more competitive against strangers in games but still win more when playing their intimate partners

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsA team of psychologists at North China University of Science and Technology's School of Psychology and Mental Health has found that w

Study finds women more competitive against strangers in games but still win more when playing their intimate partners

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsA team of psychologists at North China University of Science and Technology's School of Psychology and Mental Health has found that w