FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 21, 2015·3 min readWired for Gaming: Brain Differences in Compulsive GamersA new study reports chronic video game playing is associated with hyperconnectivity between a number of brain networks, and reveals why these brain changes could be both beneficial and harmful.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 8, 2015·1 min readAre You Impulsive? Blame Your GenesAccording to researchers, impulsive behavior is strongly influenced by our genetic makeup.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 4, 2015·5 min readMagnetic Stimulation Could Be An Effective Treatment for Cocaine AddictionA new study reports repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation appears to reduce cocaine use and cravings in those addicted to the drug.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 3, 2015·4 min readIs Dopamine to Blame For Our Addictions?A new paper considers the role dopamine plays in addiction.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 2, 2015·4 min readSo Hard To Quit: New Mechanism in Nicotine Addiction DiscoveredAcetylcholine regulates glutamate signaling in the habenula, reinforcing nicotine addiction, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 27, 2015·3 min readHow Cocaine Changes the BrainA new study maps out the network of circuits that produce dopamine when a rat is exposed to cocaine.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·November 23, 2015·11 min readTracing the Roots of OCD in People and PetsStudying animal behavior could help with better detection and treatments for OCD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 19, 2015·4 min readWeight Loss Surgery Reduces Sugar CravingsWeight loss surgery reduces the release of dopamine in the brain of mice, curbing their sugar seeking behavior, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 27, 2015·4 min readStudy Helps Explain Why Many Alcohol Drinkers are Also SmokersA new study reports nicotine reduces the sleep inducing effects of alcohol.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2015·5 min readGreater Pain Relief and Risk for Codeine Addiction in Nicotine UsersResearchers report nicotine increases speed codeine converts to morphine in the brain and increases the risk for analgesia dependence.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 14, 2015·3 min readResearchers One Step Closer to New Drug For Alcohol DependenceA new study reports dopamine stabilizer OSU6162 can reduce cravings for those addicted to alcohol.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 22, 2015·4 min readKey Morphine Regulator That May Reduce Risk of Pain Killer Addiction IdentifiedAccording to a new study, researchers have found that a specific molecule controls morphine receptor signaling in a small group of brain cells.Read More
