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- Mimicking Brain’s ”All Clear” Quells Fear in Rats
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November 6, 2002
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Researchers funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) have discovered a high tech way to quell panic in rats.
- Brain Shrinkage in ADHD Not Caused by Medications
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October 8, 2002
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A 10-year study by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) scientists has found that brains of children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are 3-4 percent smaller than those of children who don't have the disorder—and that medication treatment is not the cause.
- NIH Awards Grants for Two New Autism Research Centers
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September 18, 2002
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced grants totaling $19 million to support the first two research centers of a major network of facilities to focus on the biomedical and behavioral aspects of autism.
- Even Neurons Have Favorite Numbers
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September 5, 2002
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Scientists have discovered individual brain cells that represent the concept of numbers.
- Drug Targets Brain Circuits that Drive Appetite and Body Weight
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July 25, 2002
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Research conducted in animals has revealed that an appetite suppressant drug, D-–fenfluramine (D–FEN), activates brain pathways that regulate food intake and body weight.
- Gene May Bias Amygdala Response to Frightful Faces
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July 18, 2002
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The amygdala, the brain structure known as the hub of fear, responds differently to pictures of scary faces, depending on which version of a gene one has inherited, report National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) scientists.
- “Power Nap” Prevents Burnout; Morning Sleep Perfects a Skill
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July 2, 2002
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Evidence is mounting that sleep — even a nap — appears to enhance information processing and learning.
- Brain Signal Boosts as Monkey Nears Reward
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May 30, 2002
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Delaying gratification while working toward a goal appears to have roots in a specific brain circuit.
- Placebo, Antidepressant May Lift Depression Via Common Mechanism
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May 1, 2002
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Whether it’s a widely prescribed medication or a placebo, a successful treatment for depression must trigger a common pattern of brain activity changes, suggests a team of researchers funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.
- Timing of Chemical Signal Critical for Normal Emotional Development
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March 27, 2002
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A signaling protein suspected of malfunctioning in anxiety and mood disorders
plays a key role in the development of emotional behavior, report researchers
funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
