Obtaining new information may be addictive. Study finds information acquisition shares the same dopamine producing reward system pathway as food, financial rewards and drugs. Read More
Researchers report becoming consciously aware of a decision conforms to the same mechanism the brain goes through to complete a simple decision. Read More
Researchers are embarking on a new project to better understand the mechanisms of cognitive control.They hope to generate a specific mathematical model for each individual's brain activity in order to understand how cognitive control differs between people. Read More
Researchers look at how neuroscience can help with artificial intelligence technology and vice versa. Read More
A new study sheds light on the internal workings of brain regions involved in recognizing and remembering objects. Read More
Study identifies a short gene segment crucial for brain development and information processing. The absence of the gene segment induces altered social behaviors, learning difficulties, and memory deficits, which are hallmarks of a subset of ASD. Read More
Researchers investigate how brain networks fragment while under a variety of unconscious states. Read More
The strongest predictor of musical skill acquisition is intelligence, followed by musical aptitude. Read More
According to a new Journal of Alzheimer's Disease study, common genetic variants in amyloid precursor protein are associated with fluid intelligence in children. Read More
Researchers have developed a model of schizophrenia that simulates chemical imbalances associated with memory disturbances. Read More
Artificially prolonging hippocampal sharp wave ripples improves working memory. Read More
A new study reveals why some people like odors others find repulsive. Read More
