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·March 27, 2020

Gene mutation enhances cognitive flexibility in mice

A mutation in the KCND2 gene appears to improve cognitive flexibility in mice. Read More

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·October 24, 2019

How jazz improvisation affects the brain

Musical improvisation improves cognitive flexibility and increases inhibitory control. Read More

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·October 9, 2019

New research raises important questions on how mental illness is currently diagnosed

Researchers argue the existing categorical framework for mental illnesses needs to be revised, citing a substantial overlap between disorders, with most patients meeting the criteria for multiple disorders. Read More

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·November 19, 2018

How the Brain Switches Between Different Sets of Rules

Researchers have identified a region of the thalamus that helps us switch between appropriate behavior required for different contexts. Read More

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·October 16, 2018

Dads’ Nicotine Use May Cause Cognitive Problems for Children and Grandchildren

Researchers report a father's exposure to nicotine may have lasting effects on the cognitive development of his offspring. The study reports nicotine exposure may cause epigenetic alterations in key genes within the father's sperm, affecting not only his direct children but also grandchildren. Read More

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·October 10, 2018

Altruism Can Be Trained

Researchers report altruistic motivations and behaviors can be changed with the help of mental training. Read More

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·September 17, 2018

Are We Predisposed to Forgive?

A new study reports our cognitive flexibility in judging those who wrong us may shed light on both the human tendency to forgive, and explain why people hold on to those who continue to wrong them. Read More

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·July 19, 2018

Perinatal Exposure to Phthalates Impairs Brain Structure and Function: Rat Study

Researchers report rats exposed to phthalates, both while in the womb and through lactation, had fewer neurons and synapses than peers who were not exposed to the plasticizing chemicals. Additionally, the phthalate exposed rats showed deficits in cognitive flexibility. Read More

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·June 27, 2018

Extreme Childhood Stress Can Harm Social Learning for Years to Come

Researchers explore how early extreme childhood stress can have a negative impact on social learning and mental health later in life. Read More

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·June 6, 2018

How the Brain Performs Flexible Computations

A new neural model reveals how the brain is able to adapt and process new information, researchers report. Read More

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·May 31, 2018

Memory Depends On Protein ‘Off Switch”

A new study suggests a lack of cognitive flexibility and ability to retain new information may be a result of the Arc protein not being fully switched off. Read More