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·November 2, 2021·3 min read

The Mechanisms of Addiction

A new study aims to shed light on the roles sub-regions of the nucleus accumbens play in addiction.

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·August 24, 2021·4 min read

A new study that utilizes computer modeling and advanced imaging of developing fetal brains will allow researchers to unravel the mystery of how the brain forms and how early brain development sets the stage for neural health throughout life.

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·August 12, 2021·5 min read

8 Weeks of Meditation Studies Can Make Your Brain Quicker

Eight weeks of meditation training enhanced brain connectivity between the default mode network and the dorsal attention network, allowing participants to quickly switch between mind wandering states and focused attention.

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·August 3, 2021·6 min read

Users Banned From Social Platforms Go Elsewhere With Increased Toxicity

The prevailing theory is removing toxic social media users from accessing their accounts will prevent them from posting harmful content. Researchers say banned users increase their toxic postings via more lenient platforms when removed from top networks.

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·July 27, 2021·3 min read

Perceptual Distortions in Late-Teens Predict Psychotic Symptoms in Mid-Life

Subtle differences in perception during teenage years predict the development of hallucinations, delusions, and psychosis later in life.

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·June 22, 2021·4 min read

Mental Well-Being Higher In the Summer vs. Fall

People report mental distress is reduced in the Summer compared to the Fall. Researchers speculate the seasonal improvement in mental wellbeing could be a result of improved diet, more frequent exercise, and improved sleep quality during the Summer months.

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·March 3, 2021·5 min read

Custom Diets Are Essential to Mental Health

Dietary and lifestyle changes could be key to reducing risks for psychiatric disorders and improving overall mental health.

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·March 1, 2021·5 min read

Neanderthals Had the Capacity to Perceive and Produce Human Speech

A new study reveals Neanderthals had the ability to perceive and produce human speech.

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·July 29, 2020·4 min read

Increased Attention to Sad Faces Predicts Depression Risk in Teenagers

Biased attention to sad faces increases the risk of teenagers developing depression, a new study reports.

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·March 11, 2020·4 min read

Older children’s brains respond differently to rewarding vs. negative experiences late in day

Older children have stronger neural responses to rewards over punishments later in the afternoon. In younger children, this pattern is reversed.

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·September 16, 2019·3 min read

New algorithm can distinguish cyberbullies from normal Twitter users with 90% accuracy

A new deep learning system is 90% accurate in identifying cyberbullies on the popular social media site Twitter.

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·August 26, 2019·3 min read

Obesity tied to weakened response to taste

High-fat diets produce blunted, more prevalent responses to taste in the brain and weaken the association of taste responses with ingestive behaviors.