FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 4, 2020Anterior insula activation restores prosocial behavior in animal model of opioid addictionUsing chemogenetic methods, researchers activated neurons in the anterior insular and increased prosocial behavior in rodent models of opioid addiction. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 13, 2019Deepening our understanding of selfish behaviorStudy identifies distinct neural processes that occur when we make decisions for the benefit of ourselves and of others. Read More
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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 24, 2019CBD reduces impairment caused by cannabisCannabidiol may buffer the effects of THC on the brain for those who use marijuana. Marijuana with a higher CBD content restores disruptions to the salience network caused by THC exposure. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 11, 2018Neural Link Between Altruism and Empathy Toward StrangersResearchers report those who enter into an altruistic act, such as donating a kidney to an anonymous recipient, are more sensitive to a stranger's fear and pain. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 3, 2018Follow the Leader: What Sets Leaders Apart?A new study reveals the cognitive and neurobiological processes that influence whether a person is likely to be a leader or follower. Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 27, 2017Callous and Unemotional Traits Show in Brain Structure of Boys OnlyUniversity of Basel researchers reveal the volume of the anterior insula, a brain area associated with emotion and empathy, is larger in boys who express higher levels of callous-unemotional traits. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 30, 2017Brain Opioids Help Us To Relate To OthersStudy reveals how the brain's opioid system modulates response to others in pain. Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 11, 2017Stress Can Induce EmpathyA new study reveals acute stress can increase pro-social behavior and empathy. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 1, 2017Early Signs of Anxiety and Depression May Be Evident in NewbornsResearchers report early indicators of depression and anxiety may be evident in the brain from birth. Read More
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