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·November 26, 2018·5 min read

The Eyes Have It: Prions in Eyes of Those with sCJD

Researchers have found evidence of sCJD related prions in the eyes of patients. The findings could lead to new diagnostics for the disease and help prevent transmission.

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·November 26, 2018·4 min read

Brain Prioritizes Most Rewarding Experiences When Storing Memories

A new study reveals that over night, the brain automatically preserves memories for important events and filters out other, less relevant information. The findings provide new insight into the processes that help guide decision making and human behavior.

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·October 29, 2018·5 min read

Severity of Crime Increases Jury’s Belief in Guilt

A new study reports the more serious the crime, the more likely jurors are likely to believe a person is guilty, regardless of the amount of evidence.

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·October 22, 2018·4 min read

Wishful Thinking is Reward

A new study reports the reward system in our brains may affect our judgments.

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·October 20, 2018·4 min read

Researchers Find Brain Signal that May Help Us Navigate the Holiday Buffet

Researchers report they have discovered the region of the brain that registers excitement over a preferred food option. The study reports the findings could help develop new therapies and treatments to potentially combat obesity and encourage healthier eating.

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·October 18, 2018·4 min read

High Stakes Decision Making Causes More Cheating and Less Charity

According to researchers, when faced with high stakes decision making tasks, people are more likely to lose sight of personal morality, leading to more cheating and less charitable efforts.

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·October 9, 2018·6 min read

Time-Traveling Illusion Tricks the Brain

Researchers have developed two new illusions that shed light on how our senses can influence each other, specifically, how the presence of audio can influence visual illusions.

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·October 7, 2018·3 min read

Education Improves Decision Making Ability

A new study reveals education can be leveraged to help enhance a person's economic rationality.

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·October 7, 2018·2 min read

Aging and Decision Making: Who Makes Riskier Decisions?

Researchers report older people may make riskier decisions than younger people.

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·October 6, 2018·6 min read

Why You Can’t Decide What to Order For Lunch

A new study reveals why, when the brain is faced with an overwhelming number of similar options, it struggles to make a decision.

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·October 3, 2018·5 min read

Teen Cannabis Use Not Without Risk to Cognitive Development

A new study reports the lasting effects of teen cannabis use can be observed on important cognitive function and appears to have a more pronounced effect than alcohol use on neurodevelopment.

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·September 19, 2018·5 min read

What Your Cell Phone Camera Tells You About Your Brain

A new study unites cognitive science and information theory, reporting our brains are structured to make the best possible decisions given their limited resources.