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FeaturedPsychology·December 4, 2015·5 min readMagnetic Stimulation Could Be An Effective Treatment for Cocaine AddictionA new study reports repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation appears to reduce cocaine use and cravings in those addicted to the drug.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·September 16, 2015·5 min readPunishment Decisions Enabled by Dorsolateral Prefrontal CortexA new study reveals the dorsolateral prefronal cortex integrates information about blameworthiness and helps us to determine an appropriate level of punishment.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 31, 2015·4 min readOver-Active Glutamate Receptor Gene in Females with DepressionAccording 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.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 22, 2015·7 min readSource of Memory Loss in People With Schizophrenia IdentifiedNew findings pinpoint a target for drug development to combat memory loss related to psychosis.Read More
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