The High Price of the Nocebo Effect
Nocebo effect becomes more pronounced over time when people believe they are exposed to a more expensive medication, researchers report.... Read More...
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A New Learning Rule for Memory Formation and Storage Revealed
A new study questions traditional views of how memories are formed and stored in the brain. Additionally, researchers propose a new mechanism for learning.... Read More...
A Neural Switch for Becoming Alpha Male
A new report in Science identifies a neural circuit in the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex of mouse brains that may play a key role in social dominance. Using optogenetics, researchers were able to target neurons in the dmPFC to help boost a mouse's chance of 'winning' in an aggressive encounter.... Read More...