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·July 3, 2020·3 min read

Brain Connectivity in Cannabis Users

Examining the brains of frequent cannabis users, researchers have identified a pattern of connectivity related to craving the substance. The findings add weight to the idea that brain regions do not work in isolation, but via the connectivity of multiple networks that signal to each other depending on state and need. Brain connectivity during cannabis cravings is not static but has fluctuations in connection patterns between the central executive network and nucleus accumbens.
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·August 15, 2021·4 min read

Brain Gene Expression Patterns Altered by Chronic Opioid Use

Opioid use disorder affects genes associated with proinflammatory immune molecule encoding and genes associated with remodeling the extracellular matrix, suggesting the connection between neurons may be altered as a result of opioid use. Additionally, those with OUD have higher levels of microglia in the brain.
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·October 14, 2020·3 min read

Brain Imaging Can Predict Childhood Weight Gain

Neuroimaging reveals the higher density of cells in the nucleus accumbens is associated with a larger waist circumference in children.
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·August 15, 2014·2 min read

Brain Imaging Shows Brain Differences in Risk Taking Teens

A neuroimaging study reports connections between certain brain regions are amplified in teens who are more prone to taking risks.
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·June 27, 2019·5 min read

Brain structure determines individual differences regarding music sensitivity

White matter connectivity between the auditory processing areas and brain areas associated with reward may explain why we like, or dislike music.
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·August 5, 2015·3 min read

Brain Structures Involved in Delayed Gratification Identified

Researchers implicate the hippocampus and nucleus accumbens in decisions that call for delayed gratification.
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·December 19, 2017·7 min read

Brain Zap Saps Destructive Urges

Deep brain stimulation to the nucleus accumbens can help prevent impulsive behaviors, researchers report in PNAS.
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·October 19, 2022·7 min read

Brain’s Sensitivity to Different Types of Regret May Impact Mood Disorders Like Depression

Study finds mice show sensitivity to two different types of regret, and the different thought processes stem from different parts of the brain. Researchers also identified a genetic marker that predisposes maladaptive stress response traits and vulnerability to depression was linked to sensitivity to one type of regret.
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·December 19, 2017·5 min read

Can Brain Lesions Contribute to Criminal Behavior?

Researchers report lesions within a brain network involved in moral decision making can contribute to criminal behavior.
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·January 16, 2018·3 min read

Cannabis Abuse Alters Activity of Brain Regions Linked to Negative Emotion

Researchers report brain alterations associated with heightened feelings of negative emotion and alienation in people who have a dependence on cannabis.
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·September 23, 2015·4 min read

Central Gatekeeping System Implicated in Tinnitus and Chronic Pain Identified

Researchers identify a central gatekeeping system they believe is implicated in both chronic pain and tinnitus.
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·November 27, 2018·4 min read

Clues to Brain Changes in Depression Discovered

A new study sheds light on how the brain processes rewards and provides a deeper understanding on the neurobiology of depression.
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