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·February 22, 2016·7 min read

Our Bad, Bad Brains: Roundtable Discussion for Brain Games’ Brains Behaving Badly Episode

Are humans hardwired for transgressions? Why are some of the brain's most basic instincts considered bad behavior? Why does bad behavior come so naturally to us? National Geographic's Brain Games asks Neuroscience News.

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·February 20, 2016·4 min read

4Hz Oscillations Synchronize Prefrontal Amygdala Circuits During Fear Behavior

Researchers show freezing behavior associated with feat is associated with an internally generated brain state that manifests in sustained 4 Hz oscillatory dynamics in the dorsal medial prefrontal cortex-basolateral amygdala circuits.

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·February 14, 2016·5 min read

The Neuroscience of Seeking Company

A new study reveals the neural circuit that mediates social seeking behavior following periods of loneliness.

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·February 10, 2016·5 min read

Shedding Light on Drug Addicts Risk Taking Behaviors

According to a new study, those addicted to cocaine have strong motivation to seek out rewards, but exhibit an impaired ability to adjust their behavior and are less fulfilled when they achieve their desired goal.

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Featured Neuroscience

·February 10, 2016·5 min read

‘Brain Road Map’ Reflects Behavioral Differences Between the Sexes

Researchers believe their findings could provide new insights into personalized medicine and treatments for specific disorders.

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·February 10, 2016·3 min read

For Kids, A Word’s Worth More Than A Thousand Pictures

Words are more powerful than appearance in how adults respond to and feel about young children, a new study reports.

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·February 9, 2016·5 min read

Social Hormone Promotes Cooperation in Risky Situations

According to a new study, the hormone arginine vasopressin promotes trust and cooperation in humans who are in risky situations.

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Featured Neuroscience

·February 9, 2016·5 min read

How Brain Size Affects Hunting Strategy in the Insect World

Researchers are studying hunting behaviors in various flying insects to determine how their visual systems influence their attack strategy.

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·February 6, 2016·12 min read

Aggression’s Role in the Creation of New Nerve Cells

Researchers report that after an aggressive encounter, mice who 'won' a fight showed signs of new neuron growth in the hippocampus.

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Featured Neuroscience

·February 4, 2016·5 min read

Mathematically Modelling How The Brain Makes Complex Decisions

A new study reports researchers have successfully created a biologically realistic math model which captures how the brain learns and makes complex decisions.

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·February 4, 2016·3 min read

Fruit Flies Adjust Courtship Song Based on Distance

Researchers report male fruit flies can adjust the amplitude of his courtship song, depending on how far away the female is.

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·February 4, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Identify New Syndrome That Causes Obesity and Intellectual Disabilities

Researchers have identified a new genetic syndrome that causes obesity and mental health problems in six families. The syndrome has an effect on the hypothalamus.