PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to outline notable alterations occurring in the
adolescent brain, and to consider potential ramifications of these developmental …

Much of the current science on, and mathematical modeling of, dynamic changes in human
performance within and between days is dominated by the two-process model of sleep …

Background Hippocrates flagged the value of sleep for good health. Nonetheless,
historically, researchers with an interest in developmental psychopathology have largely …

Abstract Background Apolipoprotein E (apoE) is a major carrier of cholesterol and essential
for synaptic plasticity. In brain, it's expressed by many cells but highly expressed by the …

Insufficient sleep and poor quality sleep are pervasive during adolescence and relate to
impairments in cognitive control and increased risk taking. However, the neurobiology …

Abstract Study Objectives: Attention is a cognitive domain that can be severely affected by
sleep deprivation. Previous neuroimaging studies have used different attention paradigms …

The adolescent transition is associated with increases in reward-and sensation-seeking,
peer-directed social interactions, and risk-taking, with exploratory use of alcohol and other …

A core goal for marketers is effective segmentation: partitioning a brand's or product's
consumer base into distinct and meaningful groups with differing needs. Traditional …

The mesolimbic dopaminergic system (ML-DA) allows adapted interactions with the
environment and is therefore of critical significance for the individual's survival. The ML-DA …

Risk-taking is associated with increased morbidity and mortality among adolescents, with
insufficient sleep a potential factor contributing to heightened risk-taking propensity in this …