associative learning

Chronic cocaine use modifies gene expression

Chronic cocaine use alters the epigenetic profile of the FosB gene in the hippocampus. These alterations are required for cocaine-dependent gene expression and cocaine environment associations. Modification of hippocampal FosB results in a condition critical for cocaine-related learning. Read More

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‘He’s Pavlov and We’re the Dogs’: How Associative Learning Really Works in Human Psychology

Researchers look deeper look at the impact of associative learning, especially when it comes to the current political climate. Read More

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Triggering the Brain’s Auto Focus

A new study pinpoints the brain area responsible for forming direct links between environmental stimuli and enhanced focus. Read More

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Country Birds Lack the Smarts of City Birds

Researchers find clear cognitive differences between birds from rural and urbanized areas. Read More

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Your Brain on Imagination: It’s a Lot Like Reality

A new neuroimaging study reveals imagination may help people with fear or anxiety disorders overcome them. The study reports imagining a threat can alter the way it is represented in the brain. Read More

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Cognitive Related Neural Patterns to Activate Machines

A new study reveals a functional brain pattern linked to cognition, and with the help of a BMI, used it to activate an iPad's touch screen. Read More

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MRI Technique Induces Strong and Enduring Visual Associations

Researchers induce people to perceive colors that were't really there and provide evidence that the V1 and V2 visual areas are capable of associative learning. Read More