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          ElectrophysiologyFeaturedPsychology
          ·July 11, 2012·7 min read

          Why the Thrill is Gone: Scientists Identify Potential Target for Treating Major Symptom of Depression

          Scientists have laid bare a novel molecular mechanism responsible for the major depression symptom, anhedonia, the loss of the ability to experience pleasure. The brain circuit involved in this newly elucidated pathway is largely identical between rodents and humans, upping the odds that the findings point toward new therapies for depression and other disorders. Additionally, opinion leaders hailed the study’s inventive methodology, saying it may offer a much sounder approach to testing new antidepressants.
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          The image shows two knock out mice.
          FeaturedPsychology
          ·February 6, 2013·2 min read

          Induction of Mild Inflammation Leads to Cognitive Deficits Related to Schizophrenia

          Researchers have identified an exceptional mouse model of schizophrenia. The study identified a mutant mouse lacking the Schnurri-2 protein (Shn-2 KO) that exhibits behavioral deficits and other brain features consistent with schizophrenia.
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          This image shows a PET scan with changes in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex.
          FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·October 20, 2014·4 min read

          Rapid Agent Restores Pleasure Seeking Ahead of Other Antidepressant Action

          Treatment resistant bipolar disorder patients experienced a reversal of a key symptom 40 minutes after a single infusion of ketamine, a new study reports.
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          Brain scans with the vmPFC and VS highlighted.
          FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·November 20, 2015·4 min read

          Reward Circuits Weakened by Inflammation in Depression

          Researchers find high level of inflammation markers in the blood of people with depression. The research indicates persistent inflammation affects brain areas associated with the more stubborn symptoms of depression.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·February 10, 2016·5 min read

          Shedding Light on Drug Addicts Risk Taking Behaviors

          According to a new study, those addicted to cocaine have strong motivation to seek out rewards, but exhibit an impaired ability to adjust their behavior and are less fulfilled when they achieve their desired goal.
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          Image shows the location of the habenula in the brain.
          FeaturedPsychology
          ·May 31, 2016·2 min read

          Brain Structure That Tracks Negative Events Backfires in Depression

          In depressed people, the habenula functions abnormally, a new study reports.
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          Image shows a diagram which includes images of the brain with the NAcc and auditory cortex highlighted.
          Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·November 17, 2016·3 min read

          How Do the Brains of People Who Don’t Like Music Work?

          Researchers explain the neural mechanisms behind a person's lack of sensitivity to music.
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          Image shows a person playing piano.
          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·January 4, 2017·4 min read

          Not Feeling the Music? Lack of Joy From Music Linked to Brain Disconnection

          People with musical anhedonia have reduced connectivity between brain areas associated with reward and sound processing, a new study reports.
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          Image shows a woman listening to music.
          Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·February 8, 2017·3 min read

          Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll Chemistry in the Brain

          Using a drug used to help treat addiction, researcher report exposing people to their favorite songs no longer elicit feelings of pleasure.
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          a depressed girl
          FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·December 8, 2017·5 min read

          Many Different Types of Anxiety and Depression Exist

          Stanford researchers have identified five new categories of specific symptoms and brain area activation that can be applied to the diagnosis of anxiety and depression in a more specific manner.
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          Image shows people on a rollercoaster.
          FeaturedPsychology
          ·December 9, 2017·2 min read

          People with Anhedonia Do Experience Pleasure, Just Not As Often

          It is possible for those with anhedonia to enjoy experiences and feel pleasure, however, those with the disorder find it hard to maintain their positive emotions, a new study reports.
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          a face morphing from happy to sad
          FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·December 18, 2017·5 min read

          Could Cognitive Interventions be Useful in Treating Depression?

          Researchers report cognitive bias modification may be a useful method for treating depression.
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