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How We See Others’ Emotions Depends on Our Pre-Concevied Beliefs

Neuroscience NewsJuly 23, 2018

A new study sheds light into how we recognize facial expressions of emotion. Researchers report our interpretation of emotions expressed facially by others depends upon our pre-conceived understanding of emotion.... Read More...

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Seeing Yourself as Einstein May Change the Way You Think

Neuroscience NewsJuly 9, 2018

Using a virtual reality simulation to 'become' Albert Einstein helps to enhance cognitive performance in those with low self esteem, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Human Drug Addiction Behaviors Tied to Specific Impairments in 6 Brain Networks

Neuroscience NewsJune 6, 2018

A new study reports impairments in six brain networks are associated with addiction behaviors. The findings may pave the way for developing more targeted treatments for addiction.... Read More...

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Sleep Deprivation Takes Toll on Decision Making

Neuroscience NewsMay 18, 2018

A new study will look at how sleep deprivation affects cognitive flexibility and cognitive processing on a neurobiological level.... Read More...

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Is It Rational to Trust Your Gut Feelings?

Neuroscience NewsMay 18, 2018

Researchers report intuition is the result of information processing in the brain that results in prediction based on previous experience.... Read More...

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How Decisions Form in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsMay 1, 2018

Researchers describe what happens in the brain just prior to making a decision.... Read More...

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Infant Brain Responses Predict Reading Speed During Later Childhood

Neuroscience NewsDecember 11, 2017

Brain responses from 6 month old infants with an inherited dyslexia risk differed from those without the risk factor and also predicted their reading ability later in childhood, a new study reveals.... Read More...

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How We Generate Internal Experiences

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2017

Internal experiences, such as recalling personal memories, are associated with the simultaneous activity of at least three different cognitive systems, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Consuming Nuts May Improve Brainwave Function

Neuroscience NewsNovember 15, 2017

Researchers reveal eating nuts can help enhance cognitive function, learning and sleep. The study reveals pistachios produce the greatest gamma waves response, and peanuts produce an enhanced delta brain wave response.... Read More...

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Psychedelics in The Lab and Clinic – Making Up For Lost Time

Neuroscience NewsMay 15, 2017

Used in a controlled psychotherapy setting, psychedelics have the potential to treat psychiatric treatments that do not respond to conventional medications, researchers argue. ... Read More...

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Pupil Signals Uncertainty During Decision Making

Neuroscience NewsMarch 6, 2017

Pupil dilation is at its largest when people are most uncertain about their situation, a new study reports.... Read More...

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In Utero Conditions Can Affect Teen Brain Development

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2017

A new study reports the in utero environment can impact teenage brain development, contributing to problems with cognitive processing and emotional regulation.... Read More...

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Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

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Mapping the Brain at High Resolution

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

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Psychology

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

How We See Others’ Emotions Depends on Our Pre-Concevied Beliefs

Seeing Yourself as Einstein May Change the Way You Think

Human Drug Addiction Behaviors Tied to Specific Impairments in 6 Brain Networks

Sleep Deprivation Takes Toll on Decision Making

Is It Rational to Trust Your Gut Feelings?

How Decisions Form in the Brain

Infant Brain Responses Predict Reading Speed During Later Childhood

How We Generate Internal Experiences

Consuming Nuts May Improve Brainwave Function

Psychedelics in The Lab and Clinic – Making Up For Lost Time

Pupil Signals Uncertainty During Decision Making

In Utero Conditions Can Affect Teen Brain Development