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Featured Neuroscience

·March 21, 2016·6 min read

The Smell of Fear: Neurons Involved in Rodent Stress Response Identified

Researchers identify neurons and a specific brain region behind the innate fear response.

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Featured Genetics

·March 17, 2016·4 min read

Genetic Mechanism Behind How We Think Identified

Researchers discovered a gene that provides that boost by increasing neurotransmitter release in a phenomenon known as synaptic facilitation.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 8, 2016·4 min read

Waves of Fear

Researchers detect coordinated oscillations in the activity of two different areas of the brain which are characteristic of the fear response.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 8, 2016·5 min read

Unlocking the Neural Mechanism That Separates Food Cravings From Consumption

Researchers have discovered chemical circuits and mechanisms in the brain that separate food consumption from cravings.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 20, 2016·4 min read

4Hz Oscillations Synchronize Prefrontal Amygdala Circuits During Fear Behavior

Researchers show freezing behavior associated with feat is associated with an internally generated brain state that manifests in sustained 4 Hz oscillatory dynamics in the dorsal medial prefrontal cortex-basolateral amygdala circuits.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 17, 2016·5 min read

Key Brain Areas for Quitting Smoking Activated by Graphic Cigarette Warnings

A new study reports viewing graphic anti-smoking images on cigarette packs triggers brain activity in areas associated with emotion, memory and decision making.

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·February 6, 2016·12 min read

Aggression’s Role in the Creation of New Nerve Cells

Researchers report that after an aggressive encounter, mice who 'won' a fight showed signs of new neuron growth in the hippocampus.

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Featured Psychology

·February 1, 2016·4 min read

No Link Between Genetic Schizophrenia Risk and Subcortical Brain Volumes

Researchers find no evidence of a genetic overlap between a risk for schizophrenia and subcortical brain volume, a new study reports.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 27, 2016·4 min read

Brain Structure Implicated in Depression May Be Inherited From Mother to Daughter

Researchers discover the structure of a brain area associated with emotional regulation is more likely to be passed down from mothers to daughters.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 21, 2016·4 min read

Anxiety and Chronic Stress May Increase Depression and Alzheimer’s Risk

According to a new study, chronic stress and anxiety can lead to an increased risk for depression and even Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Psychology

·January 21, 2016·4 min read

Testosterone Influences Emotional Regulation in Psychopathic Brain

Researchers provide a neuro-hormonal explanation for emotional regulation problems in psychopathic patients.

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Featured Psychology

·January 21, 2016·5 min read

Brain Scans May Identify Children Vulnerable to Depression Before Symptoms Appear

A new study could lead o a screen that identifies children at high risk of developing depression later in life.

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