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Research offers promise for treating schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 28, 2020

Targeting one specific symptom of schizophrenia has a positive effect on other symptoms. Treating avolition, or reduced motivation has a positive effect on the other negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Research worth ‘bragging’ about: Three types of arrogance identified

Neuroscience NewsOctober 22, 2019

Study reports arrogance and narcissism are on a spectrum. Researchers identify three types of arrogance and reveal the associated implications.... Read More...

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The secret of motivation

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 26, 2019

Researchers have identified a neural circuit in the brain of fruit flies that help them perform to their best ability while searching for food.... Read More...

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Study finds hub linking movement and motivation in the brain

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2019

The lateral septum encodes speed and acceleration information as an animal navigates and learns how to obtain a reward from its environment.... Read More...

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Study examines personality and motivation in relation to internet gaming disorder

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 5, 2019

Researchers identify predictors for those at risk of internet gaming disorder (IGD). Those most at risk for developing IGD are male, have neurotic or introverted personality traits, and are motivated to acquire in-game achievements.... Read More...

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Biological toll on brain function of Holocaust survivors revealed

Neuroscience NewsJuly 1, 2019

Neuroimaging reveals Holocaust survivors have decreased gray matter in brain structures associated with emotional processing, memory, and social cognition. Early results show similar neuroanatomical changes in the children of survivors, suggesting an epigenetic link. ... Read More...

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Many choices seems promising until you actually have to choose

Neuroscience NewsJune 15, 2019

Choice overload can have negative consequences, a new study reveals. ... Read More...

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How chronic inflammation may drive down dopamine and motivation

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2019

Computational model sheds light on the impact chronic, low-grade inflammation has on the mesolimbic dopamine system and motivational impairments.... Read More...

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Extroverts enjoy four key advantages according to science; here they are

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2019

Being extroverted may be a clear advantage in the workplace. A new study reveals extroverts tend to be more motivated, conscientious, emotionally positive and better communicators than their more introverted peers.... Read More...

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Dopamine conducts prefrontal cortex ensembles

Neuroscience NewsApril 2, 2019

Dopamine activation controls the ensemble activity of neurons and increases oscillatory activity in the prefrontal cortex.... Read More...

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Blunting pain’s emotional component

Neuroscience NewsMarch 13, 2019

Blocking the release of dynorphin, researchers restore motivation in animals experiencing pain. The findings may help in the development of new, less addictive, pain medications.... Read More...

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Tobacco Use in Adolescence Tied to Paranoia, Due Largely to Shared Genetic Influences

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2019

Researchers have discovered a link between teenage tobacco use and an increased risk of psychotic experiences, such as paranoia and hallucinations. They report this may be due, in part, to some shared genetic influences.... Read More...

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Research offers promise for treating schizophrenia

The secret of motivation

Study finds hub linking movement and motivation in the brain

Biological toll on brain function of Holocaust survivors revealed

Many choices seems promising until you actually have to choose

How chronic inflammation may drive down dopamine and motivation

Extroverts enjoy four key advantages according to science; here they are

Dopamine conducts prefrontal cortex ensembles

Blunting pain’s emotional component