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·March 6, 2018·5 min read

Brain Has Separate ‘Fear Circuits’ for Dealing with Immediate and Distant Threats

According to a new PNAS study, two areas of the brain are responsible for fear processing.

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·March 2, 2018·4 min read

Networks of Brain Activity Predict Vulnerability to Depression

A new mouse study discovers different networks of brain activity in animals more susceptible to developing depression following a stressful event.

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·March 2, 2018·5 min read

In Pursuit of Pleasure, the Brain Learns to Hit the Repeat Button

According to researchers, the brain learns to reproduce brain activity patterns that lead to reward. The findings could lead to new avenues for treating addiction and OCD, researchers report.

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·March 1, 2018·4 min read

Diversity of Cortical Neurons Captured in Comprehensive Computer Model

Allen Institute researchers have produced a collection of computer generated models that accurately replicate cortical neuron activity.

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·February 28, 2018·5 min read

Mapping the Neural Circuits Governing Thirst

Researchers have identified a specific network in the brain of mice that drives the need to drink.

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·February 26, 2018·3 min read

Preterm Birth Leaves Its Mark in the Functional Networks of the Brain

Preterm birth has significant and selective effects on functional networks in the frontal lobe, researchers report.

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·February 13, 2018·3 min read

How Neural Networks Influence Alcoholism

Researchers report alcohol seeking behavior may be induced by altering the strength of synapses.

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·February 13, 2018·2 min read

Brain Circuits that Trigger Fear Relapse Identified

Researchers report connections between the hippocampus and a specific type of neuron in the prefrontal cortex are involved in fear relapse. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for PTSD.

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·February 9, 2018·4 min read

How Your Brain Helps You Learn New Skills

A new study reveals how fast spiking interneurons improve the efficiency of learning a new skill.

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·February 6, 2018·3 min read

Worm Uploaded to a Computer and Trained to Balance a Pole

Researchers have translated the neural system of a nematode worm into computer code. The study reports the researchers have trained the virtual worm to perform an array of amazing balancing acts.