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·September 19, 2018·5 min read

The ‘Real You’ is a Myth

Researchers say we constantly create false memories to help us achieve the identity we want.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 18, 2018·3 min read

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.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 17, 2018·4 min read

Resynchronizing Neurons to Erase Schizophrenia

Researchers report that by increasing the excitability of a subpopulation of hippocampal inhibitory neurons, certain behavioral symptoms associated with schizophrenia can be suppressed.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·September 11, 2018·4 min read

What Catches Our Eye?

Researchers report a neural network called the isthmic system helps us to select visual objects that catch our attention.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 11, 2018·4 min read

Neural Link Between Altruism and Empathy Toward Strangers

Researchers report those who enter into an altruistic act, such as donating a kidney to an anonymous recipient, are more sensitive to a stranger's fear and pain.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 30, 2018·4 min read

Great Minds May Think Alike, But All Minds Look Alike

Researchers report dendritic learning leads to a universal phenomenon that all brains are composed of the same wide spectrum of links.

Featured Neuroscience

·August 28, 2018·4 min read

Differences Between Combined and Isolated Cannabis and Nicotine Use on Brain Networks

Researchers say those who use both cannabis and nicotine have greater brain connectivity that those who take one or the other. The networks of those who used both substances closely resembled those who people who took neither drug.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 27, 2018·5 min read

How Cells Make Connections Could Impact Circadian Rhythm

Researchers have developed a new, data driven approach to reveal the topology of networks connected to the circadian clock.

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·August 26, 2018·4 min read

Key Brain Circuits for Reward Seeking and Avoidance Behavior Identified

Researchers have identified two subpopulations of neurons in the BNST that connect to separate populations of neurons in the lateral hypothalamus which appear to drive two opposing emotional states; avoidance and reward seeking

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·August 22, 2018·3 min read

How Brains of Doers Differ From Those of Procrastinators

Researchers use neuroimaging technology to identify brain differences between those who procrastinate and those who are doers. The study reveals people with poor action control have a larger amygdala, and the connection between the dorsal ACC and amygdala is less pronounced.

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·August 21, 2018·3 min read

‘Compulsivity Circuit’ in Heavy Drinkers Identified

Researchers identify a driving network for compulsivity in those with alcohol use disorders. The study reports heavy drinkers have more activity in the prefronal cortex, insular and striatum, areas of the brain critical for reward and decision making.