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·October 7, 2018·2 min read

Aging and Decision Making: Who Makes Riskier Decisions?

Researchers report older people may make riskier decisions than younger people.

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·September 25, 2018·4 min read

Why it Doesn’t Go Dark When You Blink

Researchers report the medial prefrontal cortex calibrates current visual information with previously obtained information to help us perceive the world with more stability, helping to retain visual consistency as we blink.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 18, 2018·3 min read

The Neuroscience of Envy

A new study provides insight into the neurobiological underpinnings of envy. Researchers have identified a part of the brain that specifically registers when another receives a reward. This affects the subjective value placed on personal resources and rewards.

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·September 11, 2018·3 min read

Prenatal Exposure to Cannabis Impacts Sociability in Male Offspring Only

A new study reveals prenatal cannabis exposure can cause behavioral and neural deficits in male offspring. Researchers say male rats exposed to marijuana in virto were less sociable than normal animals.

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·August 8, 2018·6 min read

Video Game May Improve Empathy in Middle Schoolers

Researchers report a new video game aimed at middle school children can help boost empathy and prosocial behavior. The study reports children exposed to the game showed greater connectivity between brain networks linked to emotional regulation and perspective taking.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·August 3, 2018·5 min read

Follow the Leader: What Sets Leaders Apart?

A new study reveals the cognitive and neurobiological processes that influence whether a person is likely to be a leader or follower.

Featured Neuroscience

·July 23, 2018·4 min read

A Possible Origin of Human Speech

Researchers have identified a neural network in the brains of monkeys that may represent a common evolutionary origin for social communication and human speech.

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·July 19, 2018·4 min read

Neuroinflammation Play a Critical Role in Stress Induced Depression

Researchers report repeated social defeat stress activates microglia in the medial prefrontal cortex, triggering inflammation related cytokines. This leads to impaired neural responses in the mPFC, resulting in depressive behavior.

Featured Neuroscience

·July 19, 2018·4 min read

Perinatal Exposure to Phthalates Impairs Brain Structure and Function: Rat Study

Researchers report rats exposed to phthalates, both while in the womb and through lactation, had fewer neurons and synapses than peers who were not exposed to the plasticizing chemicals. Additionally, the phthalate exposed rats showed deficits in cognitive flexibility.

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·June 18, 2018·4 min read

How the Brain Plays a Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Peripheral inflammation is associated with brain connectivity and structure in those with rheumatoid arthritis, a new study reports.

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·June 13, 2018·4 min read

High Saturated Fat Diet Linked to Poor Stress Coping Skills in Adolescents

Researchers report high fat diets in teens is associated with poor stress coping skills later in life.

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·May 16, 2018·4 min read

Our Brains Are Obsessed with Being Social

Researchers report the temporoparietal junction and medial prefrontal cortex experience increased connectivity during rest following encoding new social information.

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medial prefrontal cortex

Aging and Decision Making: Who Makes Riskier Decisions?

Why it Doesn’t Go Dark When You Blink

Perinatal Exposure to Phthalates Impairs Brain Structure and Function: Rat Study

How the Brain Plays a Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis

High Saturated Fat Diet Linked to Poor Stress Coping Skills in Adolescents

Linking Stress to Comfort Food Cravings: A Brain Chemical’s Role

Childhood Stability Fosters Risk-Taking and Exploration

COVIDiots! How COVID-19 Reshaped Our Language

Internet Usage and Mental Health

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