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Brain scans on movie watchers reveal how we judge people

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2019

Using a combination of movie clips and neuroimaging, researchers find people have positive biases to those they feel are more like them, even if they are unable to see the person's face.... Read More...

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Haunted by the past: Insomniacs unable to get emotional distress off their mind

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2019

For some, insomnia may be caused by failing to neutralize emotional distress. Researchers speculate the sleep disorder could be caused by brain circuits that regulate emotion. ... Read More...

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Low-intensity ultrasound can change decision-making process in the brain

Neuroscience NewsApril 15, 2019

A study of macaque monkeys reveals low-intensity ultrasound can both generate and suppress signalling in the brain and modulate normal function. The ultrasonic stimulation alters counterfactual thinking, allowing the ability to decide upon a better alternative in decision-making tasks.... Read More...

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I feel you: Emotional mirror neurons found in the rat

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2019

Study reports the anterior cingulate cortex of rats contain mirror neurons that respond to pain experienced by and observations of others.... Read More...

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Eye Contact Prepares Brains for Social Interaction

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2019

A new neuroimaging study reveals real time eye contact is a basis for effective social communication. The study found eye contact between two people simultaneously activated the same areas of each person's brain. ... Read More...

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Exercise Benefits Brains and Blood Flow Changes in Older Adults

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 31, 2019

Exercise is associated with improved brain function and a decrease in cerebral blood flow in older people with mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports. ... Read More...

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New Insights Into Loss of Pleasure in Depression

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

A new study reveals a brain region that contributes to anhedonia, the loss of pleasure, in those with depression. The study also shows how ketamine acts on this brain region, explaining why the drug appears to be so effective at treating anhedonia.... Read More...

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The Scientific Signs You Are In a Relationship with a Psychopath

Neuroscience NewsDecember 2, 2018

Researchers reveal the neurobiology and typical behavior associated with psychopathic personalities. The paper explores the red flags that might mean you are in a relationship with a psychopath. ... Read More...

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Why You Can’t Decide What to Order For Lunch

Neuroscience NewsOctober 6, 2018

A new study reveals why, when the brain is faced with an overwhelming number of similar options, it struggles to make a decision.... Read More...

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Identifying the Brain Networks Involved in Free Will

Neuroscience NewsOctober 2, 2018

Researchers report brain stimulation to different parts of a specific brain network can change perceptions of free will. ... Read More...

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Brains of People with Schizophrenia Are Less Reactive to Social Rewards Like Smiling Faces

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 11, 2018

A neuroimaging study conducted by researchers from UCLA reveals the brains of people with schizophrenia are less sensitive to social rewards than they are to non-social rewards.... Read More...

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Marijuana May Bring Relief to Those Suffering Sciatica

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 9, 2018

Researchers report THC oil may be beneficial in providing pain relief for those suffering radicular pain, such as sciatica. The study reports marijuana reduces connections between areas of the brain that process sensory signals and emotions.... Read More...

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Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

Sleep frees the hippocampus for new memory contents

Off with her head! Did Anne Boleyn really try to speak after being beheaded?

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Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

Sleep frees the hippocampus for new memory contents

Off with her head! Did Anne Boleyn really try to speak after being beheaded?

Neurology

Off with her head! Did Anne Boleyn really try to speak after being beheaded?

Stem cells from hair follicles have potential to repair myelin sheath in mice

Exercise activates memory neural networks in older adults

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Scientists translate brain signals into speech sounds

Artificial intelligence can diagnose PTSD by analyzing voices

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Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Robots created with 3D printers could be caring for those in golden years

Robots to autocomplete soldier tasks

Psychology

Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

Haunted by the past: Insomniacs unable to get emotional distress off their mind

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Haunted by the past: Insomniacs unable to get emotional distress off their mind

Low-intensity ultrasound can change decision-making process in the brain

I feel you: Emotional mirror neurons found in the rat

Exercise Benefits Brains and Blood Flow Changes in Older Adults

New Insights Into Loss of Pleasure in Depression

Why You Can’t Decide What to Order For Lunch

Identifying the Brain Networks Involved in Free Will

Marijuana May Bring Relief to Those Suffering Sciatica