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Featured Neuroscience

·August 22, 2017·5 min read

Brain’s Self-Regulation in Teens at Risk for Obesity

Teens at risk for obesity as they age have less active self regulatory systems in the brain, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 28, 2017·7 min read

How the Cortex Assigns Credit for Causality

A new study implicates the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex in our ability to assign credit for whatever action leads to a desired outcome. While the study does not rule out the involvement of other brain areas to credit assignment, it does show the dlPFC is a key player in how we assess causality.

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Autism Featured Psychology

·February 10, 2017·4 min read

Study Links Brain Stem Volume and Aggression in Autism

Researchers have identified a correlation between brain stem volume and aggressive behavior in children with autism. Smaller brain stems appear to be associated with an increased likelihood of aggression.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 27, 2017·5 min read

Stimulating the Brain With Electricity Reduces Bulimia Symptoms

Researchers use transcranial magnetic stimulation to help reduce key symptoms of bulimia.

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Featured Neuroscience

·July 28, 2016·6 min read

Study Identifies Brain Areas Altered During Hypnotic Trances

Researchers document neural changes associated with hypnosis.

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Featured Psychology

·April 4, 2016·4 min read

Marker for Poor Memory in Schizophrenia Patients Identified

Researchers directly link the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex to working memory performance in people with Schizophrenia.

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Featured Psychology

·June 4, 2015·4 min read

Ability to Delay Gratification Associated With Brain Connectivity

A new study reports the ability to delay gratification is linked to white matter connectivity between the caudate and dorsal prefrontal cortex.