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Illustration depicts discovery that the ventral subiculum alters the excitability of dopamine neurons in vivo via a relay within the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis.

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·November 27, 2015·3 min read

How Cocaine Changes the Brain

A new study maps out the network of circuits that produce dopamine when a rat is exposed to cocaine.

Drawing of C. elegans.

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·October 16, 2015·5 min read

Extra Brain Cells Make Males Remember Sex

Researchers have discovered a pair of neurons inside the brains of male nematodes that allow them to remember and seek sex, even at the expense of food.

Image shows cMPOA Neurons Activated by Light Stimulation.

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·September 30, 2015·4 min read

Turning Off Infanticide Instincts in Bachelor Animals

Researchers have discovered two small brain regions in mice that control whether the animal will commit infanticide or will take on an attentive paternal role.

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·September 25, 2015·2 min read

In Search of the Optimal Mental State

Increased release of norepinephrine and acetylcholine works to create an optimal state for mental and physical performance, a new study reports.

This shows traffic walk lights with mice shown walking across the street.

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·September 17, 2015·4 min read

Slamming on the Brakes: How The Brain Can Abruptly Stop a Planned Behavior

Neurons in the basal forebrain are responsible for our ability to swiftly halt a planned behavior, a new study reports.

This shows nematode worms in different positions.

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·August 23, 2015·4 min read

Wriggling Worms May Give Insight into Human Movement

A pioneering tool is set to investigate how a worm's brain controls its movements, researchers say.

This image shows a man sitting against a wall. He is holding up a card with an unhappy face on it.

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·July 28, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Find Link Between Gut Bacteria and Depression

According to a new study, gut bacteria plays an important role in inducing depression and anxiety, even in early life.

This image shows neurons and other cells in the anterior pharynx of C. elegans nematode.

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·July 26, 2015·7 min read

What Worm Feeding Behavior Can Teach Us About Human Heart Function

According to a new study, a newly discovered feeding behavior in C. elegans could help researchers gain new insights into human heart function.

This image shows fruit fly brain.

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·July 25, 2015·4 min read

Bug Off Bug! Fruit Fly May be Aware They are Bugging You

New research reports that like humans, fruit flies may be self aware of their actions.

This image shows a mouse sitting on a sudoku puzzle book.

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·July 14, 2015·5 min read

Curbing Addiction Cravings With Intellectual Stimulation

Researchers report time spent in a stimulating learning environment can help buffer the brain against the effects of drug dependence.

This image shows a tired looking man holding a pillow and sitting next to an alarm clock.

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·June 5, 2015·2 min read

Feeling the Effects of Sleep Deprivation? Stop Eating so Late

According to new research, eating less late at night could help stave off some of the effects of sleep deprivation.

This shows how DREADD controls a neuron.

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·April 30, 2015·4 min read

Chemogenetic Technique Turns Mouse Behavior On and Off

A new, non-invasive technique helps researchers to modulate neurons.

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