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Happy, angry or neutral expressions? Eyes react just as fast

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2019

The initial reaction of the brain is independent of the facial emotional expression we see. It is only after the eye movement is completed that the brain shows strong responses to the emotional expression of a face.... Read More...

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Distractions distort what’s real

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 13, 2019

Distractions may change our perceptions of reality, making us believe we witnessed something different from what we really saw.... Read More...

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Carriers of Alzheimer’s genetic marker have greater difficulty harnessing past knowledge

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2019

Middle-aged people with the Alzheimer's related APOE4 gene have a harder time accessing recently acquired knowledge, even when they show no symptoms of memory decline.... Read More...

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‘Microdosers’ of psychedelics report improved mood, focus and creativity

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2019

Those who microdose psychedelics report improved mood, greater focus, and increased creativity. A new study looks at the positive outcomes of microdosing and suggests others look at potential long-term negative consequences of using psychedelics.... Read More...

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The science behind giving up

Neuroscience NewsJuly 25, 2019

Pnoc neurons in the paranigral ventral tegmental area become active when mice seek rewards. Stimulating these neurons with optogenetics promotes avoidance behaviors. Researchers say ventral tegmental area dopamine neuron NOPR expression is necessary to limit reward-seeking behavior.... Read More...

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When you spot 1 driving hazard, you may be missing another

Neuroscience NewsJuly 22, 2019

Subsequent search miss causes a reduction in the ability to detect an additional hazard when they spot another. The findings could help modify driver training to help reduce accidents and to develop in-vehicle technologies that focus on accident reduction.... Read More...

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Improved mood and focus reported by microdosers

Neuroscience NewsJuly 15, 2019

Microdosing, a growing trend where people take small doses for psychedelic drugs, is associated with improved mood, focus, and creativity. For some, microdosing may provide a possible alternative to SSRI antidepressants. However, researchers warn of some potential problems with microdosing, including negative side effects, psychological stigma, and exposure to elicit, black market products.... Read More...

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Ignoring cues for alcohol and fast food is hard – but is it out of our control?

Neuroscience NewsJuly 5, 2019

Stress and tiredness make it harder for you to ignore environmental cues that signal something rewarding.... Read More...

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How we tune out distractions

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2019

A pathway linking the basal ganglia to the thalamus enhances sensory discrimination and is used to suppress 'background noise'. The pathway, which is controlled by the prefrontal cortex, selectively suppresses sensory input as it flows to the thalamus.... Read More...

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Early-life challenges affect how children focus and face the day

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2019

Experiencing early life adversities leads to disruptions in multiple systems of self-control and cortisol levels, which continues through childhood.... Read More...

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How the Internet may be changing the brain

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2019

Ubiquitous access to the internet may be altering the structure of our brains, as well as influencing our attentional capabilities, memory and social behaviors. ... Read More...

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Algorithm that Tailors Digital Meditation Program Improves Attention and Memory

Neuroscience NewsJune 3, 2019

MediTrain, a new app-based program that uses a closed-loop algorithm to tailor the length of meditation sessions to a person's ability, can improve memory and attention in younger people.... Read More...

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Nothing clinically “wrong” with obsessive gamers

Neuroscience

Society is rejecting facts; medical researchers can help

In a First, Patient Controls Two Prosthetic Arms with His Thoughts

Nothing clinically “wrong” with obsessive gamers

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In a First, Patient Controls Two Prosthetic Arms with His Thoughts

First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

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AI

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Robotics

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Psychology

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Investigating the full spectrum of suicide

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attention

Happy, angry or neutral expressions? Eyes react just as fast

Distractions distort what’s real

Carriers of Alzheimer’s genetic marker have greater difficulty harnessing past knowledge

‘Microdosers’ of psychedelics report improved mood, focus and creativity

The science behind giving up

When you spot 1 driving hazard, you may be missing another

Improved mood and focus reported by microdosers

Ignoring cues for alcohol and fast food is hard – but is it out of our control?

How we tune out distractions

Early-life challenges affect how children focus and face the day

Algorithm that Tailors Digital Meditation Program Improves Attention and Memory