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·January 17, 2017·5 min read

Talk Therapy Helps Strengthen Brain Connections

Study reveals cognitive behavioral therapy can strengthen specific connections in the brains of people with psychosis, and the stronger neural network connections are associated with long term reduction in symptoms.

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·January 17, 2017·4 min read

Mounting Challenges to Brain Sex Differences

A new meta analysis reveals no significant differences in the size of the amygdala between males and females.

Image shows the in vitro model showing three distinct regions of the brain connected by axons.

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·January 13, 2017·5 min read

Multiregional Brain on a Chip

A newly developed brain on a chip models the connectivity between the amygdala, prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.

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·January 12, 2017·4 min read

Switching on the Predatory Kill Instinct in Mice

Using optogenetics to stimulate neurons in the central amygdala, researchers turn on predatory hunting motivation in mice.

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·January 10, 2017·6 min read

Alcohol Prevents Ability to Extinguish Fearful Memories: Mouse Study

Researchers report alcohol can strengthen fearful memories, but a drug used to treat seizures may reverse the effects.

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·January 4, 2017·11 min read

The Incorrigibles: How the Brain’s Circuitry is Hardwired For Political Beliefs

A new study reports the more we are provided with contradictory evidence, the more stubborn we become about our political beliefs.

Image shows the location of the amygdala in the brain.

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·December 8, 2016·4 min read

Transplanted Interneurons Can Help Reduce Fear: Mouse Study

Coupling training to reduce fear and transplanting embryonic interneurons into the amygdala of mice, researchers were able to reduce fear response, a new study reports.