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Neural Fingerprints ID Those Likely to Abstain from Cocaine

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

Using deep learning technology in combination with neuroimaging data, researchers were able to accurately predict who would abstain from cocaine during treatment for addiction. ... Read More...

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Discovery of First Genetic Variants Associated with Meaning of Life

Neuroscience NewsOctober 3, 2018

Researchers have identified two genetic variants for meaning in life and six genetic variants for happiness. ... Read More...

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Unlocking the Mysteries of the Teenage Brain

Neuroscience NewsMay 6, 2018

When trying to understand the teenage brain, researchers need to focus on individual differences, a new paper suggests. ... Read More...

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Why Do Some People ‘Hear’ Silent Flashes?

Neuroscience NewsMarch 20, 2018

Researchers investigate the mechanisms behind one of the most common forms of synesthesia.... Read More...

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Shedding Light on Biological Roots of Individuality

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 17, 2018

Variations in specific neuromodulators in the developing nervous system may play a role in individuality, researchers report.... Read More...

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Industrial Revolution Left a Damaging Psychological Imprint on Today’s Populations

Neuroscience NewsDecember 11, 2017

People who are historically more reliant on the coal industry tend to have more negative personality traits, University of Cambridge researchers report. The researchers believe this could be a lasting effect of the Industrial Revolution.... Read More...

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Stay Focused, If You Can: Individual Differences in Brain Dynamics Influence Self Control

Neuroscience NewsNovember 1, 2017

Researchers investigate the neuroscience behind how some people are better at resisting temptation that others.... Read More...

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Does Marijuana Affect Your Sleep?

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2017

Many people say cannabis can help them to rest and fall asleep, especially if they feel stressed or are suffering sleep disturbances. A new paper examines the effect marijuana has on sleep, concluding the effectiveness is based on individual differences, concentration and a number of other factors.... Read More...

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New Tool to Assess Individual’s Level of Wisdom Developed

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 20, 2017

UCSD researchers have developed a new method to assess a person's levels of wisdom. The test, SD-WISE, uses neurobiology, as well as a psychosocial basis to measure the individual level of wisdom.... Read More...

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High Moral Reasoning Associated With Increased Reward System Activity

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2017

University of Pennsylvania researchers report people who report higher levels of moral reasoning show increased activity in brain areas associated with reward. The study may improve understanding as to why some people are more likely to engage in prosocial behaviors.... Read More...

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Personality May Change When You Drink, But Less Than You Think

Neuroscience NewsMay 15, 2017

While most people tend to report substantive personality changes when they drink, other people see less drastic changes in their personalities between when they are sober and when they are drunk, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Transforming Recognition: A Type of Face Men Recognize Better Than Women

Neuroscience NewsNovember 17, 2016

Researchers have discovered a type of face men are better at identifying than women: the faces of Transformer toys.... Read More...

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Mapping the Brain at High Resolution

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

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Mapping the Brain at High Resolution

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Neurology

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

How Manganese Produces a Parkinsonian Syndrome

AI

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Using AI and Data Streams to Predict Local Flu Activity

Harnessing Machine Learning to Uncover New Insights Into the Brain

Robotics

How Game Theory Can Bring Humans and Robots Closer Together

3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Robots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint Accuracy

Psychology

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

Neural Fingerprints ID Those Likely to Abstain from Cocaine

Discovery of First Genetic Variants Associated with Meaning of Life

Why Do Some People ‘Hear’ Silent Flashes?

Shedding Light on Biological Roots of Individuality

Stay Focused, If You Can: Individual Differences in Brain Dynamics Influence Self Control

Does Marijuana Affect Your Sleep?