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Social anxiety could be an empathy imbalance

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2020

Taijin-kyofusho, a form of social anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of causing others discomfort as a result of the sufferer's behavioral reactions, is linked to hypersensitivity of the emotional states of others and an inability to identify emotional context.... Read More...

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Generosity and selfishness: A neural dance

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 24, 2020

Unique signatures of neural synchrony reflect whether pro-social or anti-social decisions are made. Brain regions, including the cingulate gyrus, amygdala, and medial prefrontal cortex, are highly synchronized when pro-social behavior is exhibited but decreases in the presence of anti-social behavior.... Read More...

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Childhood trauma changes your brain, but it doesn’t have to be permanent

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 23, 2020

Female rats that experienced early life adversity developed abnormal connections between the amygdala and prefrontal cortex in response to neglect. ... Read More...

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Multi-center neuroimaging study offers new insights on schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 12, 2020

Those with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome had significantly lower brain volume, as well as lower volumes in specific structures, including the thalamus, hippocampus, and amygdala.... Read More...

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Imbalance between serotonin and dopamine in social anxiety disorder

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 24, 2020

Study reports the balance between serotonin and dopamine may be a risk factor for a person developing social anxiety disorder.... Read More...

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Violence and adversity in early life can alter the brain

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 17, 2020

Exposure to violence and childhood adversity has a negative effect on the developing brain. Neuroimaging reveals adolescents who experienced adversity and violence as children had reduced connectivity between the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex. However, social support may act as a buffer and reduce the negative effects of early life stress.... Read More...

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With these neurons, extinguishing fear is its own reward

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2020

Fear extinction memories and feelings of reward are both stored in neurons that express the Ppp1r1b gene in the posterior of the basolateral amygdala.... Read More...

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Surprising effects of oxytocin on cocaine addiction

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2020

In men with a history of childhood trauma, oxytocin reduced the activity within the amygdala and cravings for cocaine. Women who were addicted to cocaine and had experienced childhood trauma showed an increase in amygdala activity following exposure to oxytocin.... Read More...

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Study sheds light on link between cannabis, anxiety and stress

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 13, 2020

A naturally occurring molecule produced by the brain activates endocannabinoid receptors, protecting against stress by reducing anxiety-producing connections between the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex. The findings may help explain why people turn to marijuana when they feel anxious or stressed.... Read More...

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Engrams emerging as the basic unit of memory

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 2, 2020

Imaging and manipulating engrams at the cellular level provides important insights into memory function.... Read More...

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Scientists discover key neural circuit regulating alcohol consumption

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2019

Specific neurons in the central nucleus of the amygdala regulate alcohol consumption.... Read More...

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Experts review evidence yoga is good for the brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 12, 2019

Yoga has a positive effect on the structure and function of key brain areas associated with memory. Findings provide evidence that yoga may hold promise in mitigating age-related and neurodegenerative decline.... Read More...

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