Increased activity in the nucleus accumbens forecasted an increase in stock price within the next day, whereas increased activity in the anterior insular was predictive of whether a stock price would flip or change direction.
Maternal obesity may hinder their child's brain development as soon as the second trimester of pregnancy. High maternal BMI is associated with changes to the child's prefrontal cortex and anterior insula, two brain areas associated with decision making, and behavior.
Using chemogenetic methods, researchers activated neurons in the anterior insular and increased prosocial behavior in rodent models of opioid addiction.
Study identifies distinct neural processes that occur when we make decisions for the benefit of ourselves and of others.
Microscopic alterations in white matter may affect how patients with neurological conditions respond to non-invasive electrical brain stimulation.
Cannabidiol 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.
Researchers 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.
A new study reveals the cognitive and neurobiological processes that influence whether a person is likely to be a leader or follower.
A new study sheds light on the neural mechanisms behind how we make effortful decisions.
University 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.
Study reveals how the brain's opioid system modulates response to others in pain.
A new study reveals acute stress can increase pro-social behavior and empathy.
