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·April 24, 2018·8 min read

Predicting Justice: What if Artificial Intelligence Entered the Courthouse?

A new article looks at how artificial intelligence can help in dispute resolution cases and considers the future of AI in the legal system.

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·April 21, 2018·4 min read

Can a Brain Injury Change Who You Are?

A new article looks at how TBI can force personality changes in patients.

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·April 20, 2018·3 min read

Fight, Flight or Freeze

Olfactory system neurons appear to play a role in the connection between rhythmic breathing and emotional regulation, researchers report.

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·April 19, 2018·5 min read

Connection Between Dopamine and Behavior Related to Pain and Fear

Using optogenetics, researchers have identified a causal association between dopamine and avoidance behavior linked to pain and fear.

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·April 15, 2018·4 min read

2016 Election Triggered OCD-Like Symptoms in Some Individuals

A new study reveals the 2016 may have triggered OCD-like symptoms in some people. Researchers report some people are having politically focused intrusive thoughts and associated ritualistic behaviors due to political stressors.

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·April 15, 2018·3 min read

Can Laughter Make Our Lives Better?

Researchers report humor can be good in certain situation, but its effectiveness depends on your end goals.

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·April 11, 2018·5 min read

The Neural Circuitry of Parental Behavior

Researchers have identified neural circuits that help govern parenting behaviors in mice.

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·April 11, 2018·4 min read

Having One Eye Better Than the Other May Explain Ants’ Left Bias

A new study reveals behavioral lateralization may be hardwired during development rather than something learned from experience.

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·April 11, 2018·5 min read

Childhood Aggression Linked to Deficits in Executive Function

According to a new study, children with executive function deficits were more likely to show physical and reactive aggression later in life. Researchers suggest helping children to improve executive function could help to reduce aggression levels.

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·April 11, 2018·4 min read

The Emotions We Feel May Shape What We See

What we see may not be a direct reflection of the world, but a mental representation of the world that is infused by our emotional experiences, researchers report.

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·April 9, 2018·4 min read

Binge Eating Mice Reveal Obesity Clues

A new study reports mice fed on diets that contained high fat foods and chocolate had altered feeding routines and food related behaviors.

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·April 4, 2018·5 min read

Behavioral Strategies More Effective Than Persuasion When Promoting Vaccinations

Researchers say vaccination campaigns focused on persuasion may not be effective. The study reports interventions focused on shaping patients' and parents' behavior may be more effective in promoting vaccinations.