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·March 4, 2017·3 min read

The Chef’s Brain

Researchers report a chef's skills and expertise are embodied in the cerebellum, an area of the brain associated with motor function and cognition.

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·March 2, 2017·4 min read

The Music In Our Speech

Researchers embark on a study into the brain structures that process speech and music, and finds commonalities.

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·March 1, 2017·6 min read

Brain Circuit That Supports Smoking Cessation Identified

Researchers report a person's ability to quit smoking could be influenced by a neural network associated with inhibiting automated behavior.

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·February 28, 2017·6 min read

How Your Brain Makes An Article Go Viral

A new study investigates how our brains decide which news articles to read and share. Brain scans also help predict large scale virality of some posts.

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·February 27, 2017·3 min read

Brain Imaging Headband Measures How Our Minds Align When We Communicate

Researchers report a new neuroimaging device can successfully measure brain synchronization during a conversation.

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·February 27, 2017·4 min read

How Being Funny Changes the Brain

Researchers document how the brain's physiology changes when people try to be funny.

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·February 27, 2017·5 min read

New Risk Factors for Anxiety Disorders

Researchers discover a genetic pathway that could lead to people developing anxiety and panic disorders.

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·February 25, 2017·8 min read

Deep Brain Stimulation for Patients With Chronic Anorexia is Safe and May Improve Symptoms

A small study suggests deep brain stimulation may be beneficial for improving mood and reducing anxiety while helping to increase weight in those with anorexia.

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·February 21, 2017·4 min read

Humans Are Hard Wired to Follow the Path of Least Resistance

Researchers report the amount of effort needed to perform a task influences what we think we see.

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·February 21, 2017·4 min read

Creative People Have Better Connected Brains

A new study reports highly creative people appear to have more connections between their brain hemispheres.

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·February 17, 2017·5 min read

How Dads Bond With Toddlers

According to a new study, fathers given a boost of oxytocin expressed increased activity in brain areas associated with empathy and reward when viewing photos of their small children.