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          ·May 9, 2018·4 min read

          People with OCD Process Emotions Differently Than Their Unaffected Siblings

          When viewing OCD related images, those with the disorder had increased distress and higher levels of activity in emotion related brain regions than their siblings who did not suffer from OCD, researchers report.
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          ·April 20, 2018·4 min read

          Having an Audience May Help You Perform Better

          According to researchers, when people are aware they are being observed, brain areas associated with social awareness and reward activate a part of the brain that affects motor control, helping them to perform better at skilled tasks.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·February 12, 2018·3 min read

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

          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.
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          ·September 13, 2017·4 min read

          Teens’ Ability to Consider the Intentions of Others Linked to Structural Changes in the Brain

          A new Scientific Reports study links structural changes in the teenage brain to behavioral changes when it comes to understanding the intention of others.
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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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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·April 28, 2017·3 min read

          Multitasking Overloads the Brain

          Changing tasks too frequently interferes with brain activity, a new study reports.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·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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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·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.
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          ·May 28, 2015·6 min read

          Rest Prepares the Brain for Social Interaction

          A new study reports that even during periods of rest, our brain is preparing us to socially connect with others.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·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.
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          ·April 24, 2013·3 min read

          Anti-Smoking Ads with Strong Arguments, Not Flashy Editing, Trigger Part of Brain That Changes Behavior

          Researchers discovered a part of the brain involved in future behavioral changes, the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex, had greater activation when smokers were exposed to anti-smoking messages with stronger arguments as opposed to weaker arguments.
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