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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·May 15, 2025·5 min read

          The Brain Learns to Fear Through Inference, Not Just Experience

          A new study reveals how rats can learn to fear through inference, offering insights into the neural basis of higher-order emotions. By pairing a neutral sound and image, then associating the image with an unpleasant experience, researchers showed that rats later feared the sound alone—demonstrating inferred emotional learning.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·May 11, 2025·5 min read

          Teen Obesity Linked to Brain Changes in Memory and Emotion Centers

          A major new study shows that adolescents with abdominal obesity have significantly larger brain regions involved in memory and emotional regulation, raising concerns about how obesity affects brain development. MRI scans revealed that the hippocampus and amygdala were enlarged in teens with obesity, especially those with high waist-to-height ratios.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·May 4, 2025·12 min read

          Why Alcohol Hits Women Harder

          Alcohol use among women has surged to match men’s rates, but women face far greater health risks even at lower consumption levels. A growing body of research is uncovering key neurobiological sex differences that influence why and how women drink, with stress being a more prominent motivator for women.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·April 26, 2025·4 min read

          How Oxytocin Tames “Mean Girl” Behavior

          A new study finds that in some lemur species, evolving gender equality is linked to changes in the brain’s oxytocin system. Researchers compared seven closely related species, finding that more egalitarian species had higher numbers of oxytocin receptors, particularly in the amygdala.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·April 7, 2025·6 min read

          How One Bad Meal Rewires the Brain to Avoid That Food Forever

          A new study reveals how a single food poisoning experience creates long-lasting aversive memories in the brain. Researchers found that mice developed strong aversions to a flavored drink after getting sick, even with a 30-minute delay between consumption and illness.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·December 4, 2024·6 min read

          Newly Discovered Brain Circuit Predicts Response to Stress

          Researchers identified a brain circuit involving the amygdala and hippocampus that predicts resilience to stress in mice. Mice with disrupted neural communication in this circuit struggled to seek rewards, but activating the neurons restored resilience and improved decision-making.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 23, 2024·5 min read

          Our “Reptilian” Brain Areas’ Role in Emotion and Social Skills

          A new study uncovers constant communication between the human brain's social cognitive network, responsible for understanding others' thoughts, and the amygdala, known for processing fear and emotions. High-resolution brain scans revealed that this connection helps the brain integrate emotional importance into social interactions.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·November 2, 2024·6 min read

          Amygdala Cells Linked to Anxiety

          Researchers have identified specific cell types in the amygdala linked to anxiety, revealing potential new targets for treatment. By analyzing gene expression in human and macaque brains, scientists discovered clusters of cells with unique roles, including “gatekeeper” cells that help control emotional responses.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·October 25, 2024·6 min read

          Depression Alters Brain Circuits, Heightening Negative Perception

          Scientists have identified how depression alters the brain’s response to positive and negative stimuli, particularly in the amygdala, a key emotional processing center. The study found that depression reduces neural activity linked to positive perceptions while increasing it for negative perceptions.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·September 24, 2024·7 min read

          New Brain Stimulation Target Could Treat PTSD

          A new study suggests that neurostimulation targeting specific brain circuits may help treat PTSD in veterans. Researchers found that veterans with damage to brain areas connected to the amygdala, the brain's fear center, were less likely to develop PTSD.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·September 22, 2024·4 min read

          Brain Activity May Help Predict Risk of Postpartum Depression

          New research suggests that increased activity in the brain's amygdala during pregnancy may indicate a higher risk of postpartum depression. A study comparing pregnant and non-pregnant women found that those with higher amygdala activity struggled more with emotional regulation and reported more depression symptoms.
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          Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·August 9, 2024·3 min read

          Classical Music Synchronizes Brain Waves, Improving Depression

          Western classical music can significantly affect brain activity, particularly in people with treatment-resistant depression. By measuring brainwaves and neural imaging, scientists discovered that music synchronizes neural oscillations between brain regions associated with sensory and emotional processing, enhancing mood. This study suggests that personalized music therapy could be a powerful tool for treating depression, especially when integrated with other sensory stimuli.
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          Aging Brains Maintain Robust Language Networks Despite Cognitive Decline

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          Youth Protein TIMP2 Restores Immune Function in the Aging Brain

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