Ritalin Has No Effect on Primate Prefrontal Cortex
Even at doses that help improve monkeys' attention, researchers observe no differences of neural activity in the prefrontal cortex after administering Ritalin.... Read More...
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Weight Loss Success Linked with Active Self Control Regions of Brain
A new neuroimaging study found those who achieved greater success at losing weight showed increased activation in regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with self control.... Read More...
The Link Between Obesity, Genetics and the Brain
A new study sheds light on the roles both genetics and neuroanatomy play in obesity. Researchers report those with higher BMI had reduced cognitive flexibility, reduced ability to delay gratification and worse verbal memory. Additionally, those with increased BMI have increased amygdala and left prefrontal cortex volume.... Read More...
New Parts of the Brain Become Active After Students Learn Physics
A neuroimaging study reveals brain areas not commonly associated with science learning become active when people complete physics problems.... Read More...
How the Brain Beats Distraction to Retain Memories
A new study reveals a mechanism that may explain how the brain is able to retain memories when faced with distraction. The findings could help with the development of new artificial neural networks and AI technology.... Read More...
How the Brain Reacts to Difficult Moral Issues
According to researchers, familial relationships in movies affect the reactions in the viewer's brain to moral dilemma addressed between characters.... Read More...
A Turbo Charge For Your Brain?
Using non-invasive brain stimulation, researchers stimulated the lateral prefrontal cortex and medial prefrontal cortex, enhancing executive function and self control.... Read More...
Investigating Emotional Spillover in the Brain
Study reports inhibiting the activity of the lateral prefrontal cortex can help knock out emotional spillover.... Read More...
Neurons That Distinguish Between Reality and Imagination Discovered
Neurons found to be abnormal in psychosis play an important role in our ability to distinguish between what is real and what is perceived, researchers say.... Read More...
Ill Gotten Gains Are Worth Less in the Brain
According to a new study, the brain responds less to rewards gained from immoral acts than it does to ethically earned rewards.... Read More...