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·June 28, 2023·4 min read

Key Brain Activity Absent in Borderline Personality Disorder

Researchers have identified a brain region, the rostro-medial prefrontal cortex, which reacts differently to social rejection in individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This region, typically more active during episodes of rejection, remains inactive in individuals with BPD, characterized by heightened sensitivity to rejection and emotional instability.

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·March 8, 2019·2 min read

Music Captivates Listeners and Synchronizes Their Brainwaves

A listener's engagement decreases with repetition of music, but only for familiar music pieces. However, unfamiliar musical styles can sustain an audience's interest, in particular for individuals with some musical training.

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·June 20, 2018·3 min read

Weak Brain Nodes Have Strong Influence on Memory Network

Researchers report that for memory formation, the nucleus accumbens is both upstream and influential.

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·October 20, 2017·3 min read

New Model Links Emotions and Mental Health

Researchers have developed a new assessment model that breaks emotional regulation into three different elements. The MAS assessment will provide clinicians a new way in which to diagnose mood and mental health disorders.