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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·February 27, 2019·5 min read

          A Gentle Method For Unlocking the Mysteries of the Deep Brain

          Researchers report EEG technology has the ability to study activity of areas deep inside the brain, such as the thalamus and nucleus accumbens. The findings will help shed new light on disorders that affect these brain regions, such as Parkinson's disease and OCD.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·February 25, 2019·2 min read

          Manipulating Gene Expression in Neurons with CRISPR

          By optimizing neurons with CRISPR gene editing technology, researchers will have new ways to study genetic influences on brain health and disease, a new study reports.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology
          ·February 22, 2019·9 min read

          Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

          Researchers have uncovered a mechanism in the BNST that senses the negative effects of alcohol and modulates the urge to drink. The study reports that when this mechanism doesn't function correctly, we lose the ability to recognize that we have had enough to drink.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·February 12, 2019·3 min read

          The Unexpected Creates Reward When Listening to Music

          A new study reports unexpected changes in music activates the nucleus accumbens, providing reward and helping us to learn about the music as we listen.
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          ·February 11, 2019·5 min read

          Brain Cells that Modulate Behavioral Response to Threats Identified

          Researchers implicate neurons within the dorsolateral septum in the regulation of fearful behaviors in mice.
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          ·January 28, 2019·4 min read

          Sleep Loss Heightens Pain Sensitivity and Dulls Brain’s Painkilling Response

          Researchers report sleep deprivation intensifies and prolongs pain.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·December 21, 2018·4 min read

          How Calorie Content Makes You Rethink Food Choices

          A neuroimaging study reveals seeing images of food with calorie information alters the way the brain responds to the food, making the item seem less appealing.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·December 10, 2018·4 min read

          Your Brain on Imagination: It’s a Lot Like Reality

          A new neuroimaging study reveals imagination may help people with fear or anxiety disorders overcome them. The study reports imagining a threat can alter the way it is represented in the brain.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·December 10, 2018·6 min read

          Dopamine’s Yin-Yang Personality: It’s an Upper and a Downer

          Researchers shed light on the dual nature of dopamine, as a neurotransmitter that makes us seek pleasure and also reinforces avoidance of pain.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·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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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·October 30, 2018·4 min read

          Dopamine Drives Early Addiction to Heroin

          Researchers have identified a significant role dopamine plays in the development of heroin addiction. The study reports dopamine appears to directly cause drug reinforcement and, when dopamine neurons are silenced, mice are less likely to self administer the drug.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·October 20, 2018·4 min read

          Researchers Find Brain Signal that May Help Us Navigate the Holiday Buffet

          Researchers report they have discovered the region of the brain that registers excitement over a preferred food option. The study reports the findings could help develop new therapies and treatments to potentially combat obesity and encourage healthier eating.
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