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Brain Stimulation Decreases Intent to Commit Assault

Neuroscience NewsJuly 3, 2018

A new study reveals the desire to carry our physical or sexual assault can be curbed with the help of tDCS. The brain stimulation technique also increases the perception in potential offenders that such violence is morally wrong.... Read More...

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Brain Scans Show Why People Get Aggressive After a Drink or Two

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 12, 2018

According to a new study, the display of aggression following the consumption of alcohol is linked to a dip in activity in the prefrontal cortex. ... Read More...

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Symptoms of Anorexia Reduced With Help of Brain Stimulation

Neuroscience NewsMarch 24, 2016

Researchers report the core symptoms of anorexia can be reduced after one session of a non-invasive brain stimulation technique.... Read More...

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Increased Grey Matter in Those With Higher Levels of Moral Reasoning

Neuroscience NewsJune 3, 2015

A new study reports people with higher levels of moral reasoning appear to have increased grey matter volume in areas of the brain associated with complex social behavior and decision making.... Read More...

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From the overuse of antibiotics to anti-vaxxers, why we need to work together to create a stronger culture of public health

Exposure to air pollution before and after birth may affect fundamental cognitive abilities

Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

Neuroscience

From the overuse of antibiotics to anti-vaxxers, why we need to work together to create a stronger culture of public health

Exposure to air pollution before and after birth may affect fundamental cognitive abilities

Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

Neurology

Nerve stimulation could provide new treatment option for most common type of stroke

New neurons form in the brain into tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’s

AI

Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Robotics

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Psychology

From the overuse of antibiotics to anti-vaxxers, why we need to work together to create a stronger culture of public health

Short-term use of opioids increases subjective pleasure

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Brain Scans Show Why People Get Aggressive After a Drink or Two

Symptoms of Anorexia Reduced With Help of Brain Stimulation

Increased Grey Matter in Those With Higher Levels of Moral Reasoning