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·March 2, 2018·5 min read

In Pursuit of Pleasure, the Brain Learns to Hit the Repeat Button

According to researchers, the brain learns to reproduce brain activity patterns that lead to reward. The findings could lead to new avenues for treating addiction and OCD, researchers report.

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·February 17, 2018·4 min read

Shedding Light on Biological Roots of Individuality

Variations in specific neuromodulators in the developing nervous system may play a role in individuality, researchers report.

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·February 16, 2018·4 min read

Link Between Hallucinations and Dopamine Not Such a Mystery

Researchers report elevated dopamine levels may make those with schizophrenia rely more on expectations, which results in them experiencing auditory hallucinations.

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·February 9, 2018·4 min read

Study Helps Map Signaling System in Brain Linked to ASD

Vanderbilt researchers have mapped a signaling system in the brain that appears to be linked to autism.

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·February 1, 2018·5 min read

Zeroing in on Dopamine

Researchers have identified the molecular machinery responsible for the release of dopamine. The findings could help develop new treatments for disorders such as Parkinson's disease and addiction.

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·February 1, 2018·5 min read

Body Movements Just Need a Puff of Dopamine to Get Started

Researchers say findings about how dopamine affects the initiation of movement could pave the way for the development of new treatments for Parkinson's and other movement related disorders.

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·January 26, 2018·4 min read

If You Swat Mosquitoes, They May Learn to Avoid Your Scent

A new study reveals mosquitoes can learn to associate a particular odor to an unpleasant shock, much like being swatted. Researchers report the insects tend to avoid the scent following the experience.

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·January 25, 2018·5 min read

Ultra-Thin Needle Can Deliver Drugs Directly to the Brain

MIT researchers have developed a new ultra-thin needle capable of delivering drugs directly to the brain.

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·January 8, 2018·3 min read

Parkinson’s ‘Jerking’ Side Effects Detected by Algorithm

Researchers have developed a new mathematical algorithm that can detect dyskinesia in Parkinson's patients.

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·January 8, 2018·1 min read

Amphetamine Abuse Disrupts Development of the Prefrontal Cortex: Mouse Study

According to a new study to be published in eNeuro, amphetamine use may disrupt the development of the orbital prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with decision making.