FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 16, 2023·6 min readPsychedelic Breakthroughs: Balancing Promise and Peril in Mental Health TherapiesPsychedelics offer promise as potential treatments for mental health disorders, from depression to PTSD. However, the unique mind-altering effects of these substances also present distinct ethical and clinical challenges.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 13, 2023·5 min readOne Brain, Multiple and Simultaneous Alternative Decision StrategiesWhen it comes to decision-making, rather than committing to a single strategy, the brain computes multiple decision strategies simultaneously.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2023·7 min readThe Brain Works Like a Resonance ChamberUsing advanced neuroimaging techniques, researchers discovered distant brain regions oscillate together in time.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 6, 2022·4 min readThe Brain Applies Data Compression for Decision-MakingThe brain maximizes performance while minimizing cost by using data compression to help optimize decision-making.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·May 19, 2022·7 min readHow Good Are We at Finding Optimal Solutions to Complex Problems? People May Not Be as Apt as Generally AssumedPure free exploration may not be the most efficient route to solving a complex problem or learning, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 10, 2022·6 min readHow Does the Brain Know Whether Our Actions Actually Make a Difference?Findings reveal how the brain calculates controllability based on neural activity and behavior.Read More
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