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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
·November 30, 2020·7 min read

Cortex Over Reflex: Study Traces Circuits Where Executive Control Overcomes Instinct

Anterior cingulate cortex neurons project connections to the superior colliculus. The superior colliculus carries out reflexive movements. The study finds the purpose of the ACC neurons connections to the SC is to over-rider the SC when executive control is essential.
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·July 5, 2019·5 min read

Ignoring cues for alcohol and fast food is hard – but is it out of our control?

Stress and tiredness make it harder for you to ignore environmental cues that signal something rewarding.
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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
·April 24, 2019·4 min read

CBD reduces impairment caused by cannabis

Cannabidiol may buffer the effects of THC on the brain for those who use marijuana. Marijuana with a higher CBD content restores disruptions to the salience network caused by THC exposure.
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·December 13, 2018·3 min read

Intellectually Active Lifestyle Protects Against Neurodegeneration in Huntington’s

People with Huntington's disease who participated in intellectually stimulating activities had less brain atrophy than those with the disease who did not take up such activities.
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FeaturedPsychology
·June 20, 2018·7 min read

When Wandering Minds Are Just Fine

Contrary to popular belief, researchers report allowing your mind to wander in some situations does not result in failure of executive control or a dysfunctional cognitive state. People are able to strategically allow their minds to wander without impacting performance on a task.
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FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
·March 16, 2018·4 min read

Daily Dose of Violent Video Games Has No Long Term Effect on Adult Aggression

A long term study finds no link between frequently playing violent video games and increased levels of aggression in adults.
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·January 16, 2018·5 min read

Study Reveals Why Some People Are More Creative Than Others

Researchers turn to neuroscience to help explain why some people are more creative than others.
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FeaturedPsychology
·March 31, 2017·4 min read

Mental Shortcuts, Not Emotion, Guide Irrational Decisions

Irrational decision making may be due to a lack of mental effort rather than emotions, a new study reports.
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
·November 7, 2014·3 min read

Where the Brain Makes Difficult Decisions

Researchers reveal the role the orbitofrontal cortex plays in executive control.
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·October 23, 2014·2 min read

Reminiscing Can Help Boost Mental Performance

Researchers report performance of complex mental tasks can be boosted by 'off task' mental activities, such as reminiscing.
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