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·April 1, 2016·7 min read

Brain Changes Seen in Veterans With PTSD Following Mindfulness Training

Researchers report veterans with PTSD were better able to manage invasive traumatic memories with the help of mindfulness training.

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·March 8, 2016·3 min read

Brain Network For Sharing Self Related Information on Facebook Revealed

Researchers have discovered a brain network that appears to be involved in self disclosure in social networks.

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·February 26, 2016·3 min read

Learn How to Fly a Plane from Expert Pilot Brainwave Patterns

Researchers claim to have successfully used transcranial direct current stimulation to help people improve learning and skill retention.

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·January 4, 2016·4 min read

Happy and Sad Music Evoke Different Neural Patterns

According to a new study, the workings of neural circuits associated with creativity are significantly altered when artists are actively attempting to express emotion.

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·December 4, 2015·3 min read

Exploring Brain’s Role in Openness to Religious or Mystical Experiences

Suppression of the brain's inhibitory functions can result in more of an openness mystical and religious experiences, study reports.

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·December 4, 2015·5 min read

Magnetic Stimulation Could Be An Effective Treatment for Cocaine Addiction

A new study reports repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation appears to reduce cocaine use and cravings in those addicted to the drug.

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·September 16, 2015·5 min read

Punishment Decisions Enabled by Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex

A new study reveals the dorsolateral prefronal cortex integrates information about blameworthiness and helps us to determine an appropriate level of punishment.

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·July 31, 2015·4 min read

Over-Active Glutamate Receptor Gene in Females with Depression

According to a new study, postmortem brain tissue from females who suffered from depression had abnormally high expression levels of a number of genes which regulate the glutamate system.

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·July 7, 2015·4 min read

Decreased Brain Network Connectivity Responsible for Cognitive Changes in Multiple Sclerosis

According to a new study, people with multiple sclerosis exhibit weaker connections between the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and posterior brain regions.