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Featured Neuroscience

·September 22, 2016·6 min read

Was it Better or Worse Than You Expected? Ask Your Basal Ganglia

Researchers have discovered a neural circuit that processes evaluations and have identified its sources.

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Featured Psychology

·September 20, 2016·4 min read

Suppressing Schizophrenia Symptoms Without Side Effects: Mouse Study

A new study reports researchers have discovered a mechanism that helps explain how compounds they’re developing can suppress schizophrenia-like symptoms in mice without side effects.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·September 20, 2016·5 min read

Loneliness is a Heritable Trait

According to a new study, the risk for feeling lonely is partially due to genetics and these genes are also associated with neuroticism and depression.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 20, 2016·5 min read

Newly Discovered Neural Connections May Be Linked to Emotional Decision Making

Researchers have discovered connections withing the brain that appear to form a communication pathway between areas that control decision making, movement and emotion. They believe cells within the network could also be potential targets for Parkinson's disease.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 8, 2016·3 min read

How New Experiences Boost Memory Formation

Researchers describe the biological mechanism that drives flashbulb memories.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 7, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Identify Method For Creating Long Lasting Memories

Findings have implications for learning methods and memory consolidation.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·September 6, 2016·6 min read

Why Danger is Exciting – But Only to Some People

A new paper looks at why some of us are extreme thrill seekers, and others don't even enjoy a gentle roller coaster ride.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 5, 2016·6 min read

Brain Circuit That Drives Sleep Wake State and Sleep Preparation Behavior Identified

Researchers have identified a brain circuit that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·August 31, 2016·5 min read

Addiction Cravings May Get Their Start Deep in the Right Side of the Brain

A new neuroimaging study links alcohol cravings to the right ventral striatum.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 22, 2016·3 min read

Watching Thoughts, and Addictions, Form in the Brain

A new approach may lead to a better understanding of how we learn and how addictions develop.

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Featured Neurology

·August 11, 2016·4 min read

Targeting the Gut-Brain Connection Can Impact Immunity

Researchers report that manipulating dopamine signaling in the nervous system of C. elegans can control inflammation in the gut.

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Featured Neurology

·August 9, 2016·3 min read

Human Brain Recordings Provide Highly Sought Insights Into Cause of Parkinson’s

Researchers have successfully recorded neural activity in the human striatum.

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