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·July 14, 2017·3 min read

A Neural Switch for Becoming Alpha Male

A new report in Science identifies a neural circuit in the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex of mouse brains that may play a key role in social dominance. Using optogenetics, researchers were able to target neurons in the dmPFC to help boost a mouse's chance of 'winning' in an aggressive encounter.

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·April 28, 2017·3 min read

Multitasking Overloads the Brain

Changing tasks too frequently interferes with brain activity, a new study reports.

Image shows the location of the prefrontal cortex in the brain.

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·January 4, 2017·4 min read

Witnessing Fear in Others Can Physically Change the Brain

A new study reports traumatic experiences can alter the brain, leaving people more vulnerable to psychological problems.

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·March 8, 2016·4 min read

Waves of Fear

Researchers detect coordinated oscillations in the activity of two different areas of the brain which are characteristic of the fear response.

Image shows location of medial prefrontal cortex and amygdala in the human brain.

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·February 20, 2016·4 min read

4Hz Oscillations Synchronize Prefrontal Amygdala Circuits During Fear Behavior

Researchers show freezing behavior associated with feat is associated with an internally generated brain state that manifests in sustained 4 Hz oscillatory dynamics in the dorsal medial prefrontal cortex-basolateral amygdala circuits.

Image shows an MRI brain scan with the amygdala highlighted.

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·September 25, 2015·4 min read

Why Men and Women Experience Negative Emotions Differently

A new study reports high testosterone levels is linked to lower sensitivity when faced with negative emotions.

This brain scan image shows activation in the bilateral TPJ and DMPFC.

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·July 5, 2013·6 min read

How the Brain Creates the ‘Buzz’ that Helps Ideas Spread

Researchers identify brain regions associated with the successful spread of ideas, often called "buzz". Messages which will go viral on social media can be predicted, according to the study.