Researchers have identified a novel neural circuit that detects male pheromone cues pertaining to inter-male aggression.
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··4 min readThe brain quickly transitions from one network to another in regular patterns. The transition trajectories constitute a temporal circuit where the conscious brain cycles through a structured pattern of states over time.
Researchers implanted a genetic mutation that encodes the DAT protein from a child with ASD into mice. The mice began to exhibit autism-like behavioral deficits. Mice with the DAT T356M mutation had reduced social interaction and a loss in social dominance. The mice also demonstrated an increase in hyperactivity. At the physiological level, the researchers found impaired striatal dopamine transmission and clearance.
According to a new study, cocaine has the most potent effects on the female brain when estrogen levels are at their highest.
New research reveals how the brain appears to adapt to compensate for the effects of long-term ADHD medication, suggesting why...
