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·July 8, 2018·3 min read

Discovering Dopamine’s Role in the Brain

Researchers pay tribute to Arvid Carlsson, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his research into dopamine, and evaluate what his research means to modern neuroscience.

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Featured Neuroscience

·May 10, 2018·6 min read

Meditation and Breathing Exercises Can Sharpen Your Mind

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.

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·September 18, 2017·4 min read

Learning and Unlearning Fear: The Two Faces of Noradrenaline

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

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Featured Psychology

·August 7, 2017·4 min read

What Happens To Your Body When You’re Stressed?

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

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 6, 2017·3 min read

Pupil Signals Uncertainty During Decision Making

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

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Visual Neuroscience

·February 9, 2017·3 min read

Noradrenaline Enhances Vision Through Beta-Adrenergic Receptors

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

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·November 15, 2016·3 min read

Three Brain Chemicals Affect How We Handle Uncertainty

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

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Featured Psychology

·February 15, 2016·2 min read

Noradrenaline Linked to Vulnerability to Depression

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

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 3, 2015·3 min read

Controlling Body Temperature in Response to Fight or Flight

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

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·August 28, 2015·5 min read

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

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

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Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·August 24, 2015·4 min read

Exposure to Sudden Sounds and Brief Trauma Results in Lasting Memories

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

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 16, 2015·2 min read

Implanting Fear

Researchers report noradrenaline and Hebbian plasticity work in tandem to form memories of fearful events.

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