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Meditation and Breathing Exercises Can Sharpen Your Mind

Neuroscience NewsMay 10, 2018

Trinity College Dublin researchers report controlled breathing, a key element of meditation, directly affects noradrenaline levels in the brain. The study suggests controlled breathing can enhance attention and improve overall brain health.... Read More...

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Learning and Unlearning Fear: The Two Faces of Noradrenaline

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 18, 2017

RIKEN researchers report neurons in the locus coeruleus play a key role in emotional and flexible learning.... Read More...

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What Happens To Your Body When You’re Stressed?

Neuroscience NewsAugust 7, 2017

A new report examines the effect stress can have on our bodies and general health.... Read More...

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Pupil Signals Uncertainty During Decision Making

Neuroscience NewsMarch 6, 2017

Pupil dilation is at its largest when people are most uncertain about their situation, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Noradrenaline Enhances Vision Through Beta-Adrenergic Receptors

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 9, 2017

Researchers document the role noradrenaline plays in modulating the primary visual cortex.... Read More...

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Three Brain Chemicals Affect How We Handle Uncertainty

Neuroscience NewsNovember 15, 2016

A new study reports on the role acetylcholine, dopamine and noradrenaline play in uncertainty.... Read More...

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Noradrenaline Linked to Vulnerability to Depression

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 15, 2016

A new study reveals a link between a vulnerability to depression and noradrenergic neurons.... Read More...

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Controlling Body Temperature in Response to Fight or Flight

Neuroscience NewsOctober 3, 2015

A new study reports TRPV1 controls the nerves that release noradrenaline and affects core body temperature during the 'fight or flight' response. ... Read More...

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Risk of Burnout For Brain Cells Implicated in Parkinson’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsAugust 28, 2015

A new study reports on a possible reason for accelerated cell deterioration in Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Exposure to Sudden Sounds and Brief Trauma Results in Lasting Memories

Neuroscience NewsAugust 24, 2015

According to a new study, brief exposure to mild trauma or sudden sounds can permanently alter neural networks and form long lasting memories.... Read More...

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