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          FeaturedNeurologyPsychology
          ·January 23, 2012·4 min read

          Magic Mushrooms’ Effects Illuminated in Brain Imaging Studies

          Brain scans of people under the influence of the psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, have given scientists the...
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          This fMRI scan shows the location of the amygdala in the brain.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·December 4, 2013·2 min read

          Fear in the Balance

          Researchers report increased activity in the medial prefrontal cortex is linked to decreased activity in the amygdala.
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          This scan shows the location of the TPJ in the human brain.
          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·February 17, 2014·3 min read

          Why Does the Brain Remember Dreams?

          Researchers discover more activity in the temporoparietal junction in people who are able to frequently recall their dreams.
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          The image shows neurons from the medial prefronal cortex of a mouse.
          ElectrophysiologyFeaturedPsychology
          ·May 27, 2014·3 min read

          Dealing with Stress: To Cope or to Quit?

          Researchers identify neurons in mice which determine resilience to depression.
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          A coronal section of a mouse brain.
          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·April 7, 2015·3 min read

          Scientists Discover Important Communication Mechanism Between Two Brain Areas Implicated in Schizophrenia

          Disruptions in an inhibitory brain circuit between the thalamus and prefrontal cortex may underlie cognitive disorders such as schizophrenia.
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          This shows the deposits of AB in the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease.
          FeaturedNeurology
          ·June 1, 2015·6 min read

          Sleep Deficit Linked to Accumulation of Alzheimer’s Protein and Memory Loss

          A new study reports on a link between lack of restorative sleep and an accumulation of amyloid beta.
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          FeaturedNeurologyPain
          ·October 12, 2015·4 min read

          Chronic Pain is in the Brain

          A new study reports on the role of HCN channels in pain processing.
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          Van Gogh's Old Man in Sorrow.
          FeaturedPsychology
          ·December 21, 2015·3 min read

          Brain Circuits Involved in Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effect Identified

          New understanding about ketamine's antidepressant effect could lead to the development of new, safer and quicker ways to treat depression.
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          Diagram shows a mouse trying to focus attention and mPFC neurons.
          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·January 15, 2016·3 min read

          Pay Attention! Manipulating Neurons to Enhance Attention

          By manipulating the activity of a group of neurons in the medial prefrontal cortex, researchers were able to enhance attention in mice.
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          Image shows a drawing of a human head.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·January 29, 2016·3 min read

          Rhythmic Brain Waves Help Integrate Memories

          Theta oscillations synchronize brain regions that support the integration of memories, a new study reports.
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          Image of a brain with the PFC highlighted.
          FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·March 8, 2016·3 min read

          Brain Network For Sharing Self Related Information on Facebook Revealed

          Researchers have discovered a brain network that appears to be involved in self disclosure in social networks.
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          Image shows a fetal ultrasound scan.
          FeaturedNeurologyPsychology
          ·March 12, 2016·3 min read

          Link Between Impaired Cognitive Function and Exposure to Synthetic Progestin During Development

          Study links common steroid used to prevent premature birth to impaired cognitive function in offspring.
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