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·July 6, 2016·4 min read

Decreased Connectivity Between Brain Regions For Those With Anger Disorder

According to a new study, people with impulsive aggression have a weakened connection between areas of the brain associated with language processing, social interaction and sensory input.

Image shows the location of the nucleus accumbense in the brain.

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·July 6, 2016·7 min read

Marijuana Use Dampens Brain’s Response to Reward Over Time

A new long term study of young marijuana users tracks the brain's response to reward over time. The findings indicate a lower response to reward in marijuana users.

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·July 6, 2016·5 min read

Artificial Intelligence May Aid in Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Researchers have coupled machine learning with neuroimaging to detect early forms of dementia.

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·June 30, 2016·6 min read

MRI Technique Induces Strong and Enduring Visual Associations

Researchers induce people to perceive colors that were't really there and provide evidence that the V1 and V2 visual areas are capable of associative learning.

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·June 29, 2016·3 min read

New Clues About The Aging Brain’s Memory Functions

A new study links the D2 dopamine receptor to long-term episodic memory.

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·June 28, 2016·4 min read

Methylene Blue Shows Promise for Improving Short Term Memory

According to researchers, a single dose of methylene blue could enhance short-term memory and attention.

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·June 27, 2016·3 min read

Text Messaging With Smartphones Triggers a New Type of Brain Rhythm

According to researchers, sending text messages on a smartphone can alter the rhythm of brain waves.

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·June 21, 2016·6 min read

DNA Sequencing Could Help Diagnose Brain Infections

Next generation genetic sequencing of brain tissue samples allowed researchers to identify potential brain infections.

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·June 20, 2016·6 min read

Music Training Helps Kids’ Brains Develop Faster

A new study reports learning music can accelerate brain development in young children, particularly in areas associated with language development and sound processing.

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·June 18, 2016·4 min read

Predicting The Risk of Post Treatment Brain Bleeding Following a Stroke

Using MRI brain scans, researchers have determined there is an association between the extent of disruption to the blood-brain barrier and the severity of bleeding following a stroke.

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·June 16, 2016·4 min read

Exercise 4 Hours After Learning Helps Boost Memory

According to researchers, people who exercised four hours after learning something new retained the information better two days later than those who either didn't exercise or exercised immediately following the learning experience.