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·July 5, 2017·6 min read

Probing Psychopathic Brains

Taking a mobile neuroimaging system on the road to prisons, researchers look at the brain activity of those considered to be psychopaths and discover their brains are wired in a way that leads them to over-value immediate rewards while neglecting future consequences.

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·June 19, 2017·1 min read

Poor Adolescent Diet May Influence Brain and Behavior in Adulthood

A new study reports adolescent male mice fed with a diet lacking Omega-3 fatty acids performed worse on memory tests and showed increased anxiety during adulthood.

A new study reports on a key connection between two areas of an adult female vole's brain reward system that promotes pair bonding.

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·May 31, 2017·5 min read

Cracking the Neural Code of Love

A new study reports on a key connection between two areas of an adult female vole's brain reward system that promotes pair bonding.

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·May 31, 2017·4 min read

Oxytocin Reduces Craving for Methamphetamine

Oxytocin reduces drug seeking behavior in rats, a new study reports.

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·April 20, 2017·5 min read

Effects of Alcoholism on Brain’s Reward System May Be Different in Women Than Men

Researchers report the reward system in the brains of female alcoholics are larger than in women who are not addicted to alcohol. By contrast, this area is smaller in alcoholic men than non-alcoholic men.

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·March 6, 2017·6 min read

Not So Sweet? This Is What Happens to the Brain When You Give Up Sugar for Lent

Decided to cut back on sugary treats? A new article considers why it might not be such a sweet idea for all.

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·February 23, 2017·5 min read

Brain Circuitry Central to Reward Seeking Behavior Identified

Findings could have major implications for future studies into motivation, addiction and decision making, researchers report.

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·February 15, 2017·4 min read

New Insights into How Cocaine Effects the Brain: Mouse Study

Reduced WAVE1 levels decreased preference for cocaine in mice, researchers report.

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·January 30, 2017·7 min read

Potassium Channels May Unlock Future Precision Medicine Treatments for Alcoholism

Researchers have identified specific potassium channel genes that are altered by alcohol addiction.

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·January 10, 2017·5 min read

Revealing The Connection Between Female Estrogen Cycle and Cocaine Addiction

According to a new study, cocaine has the most potent effects on the female brain when estrogen levels are at their highest.

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·January 4, 2017·4 min read

Not Feeling the Music? Lack of Joy From Music Linked to Brain Disconnection

People with musical anhedonia have reduced connectivity between brain areas associated with reward and sound processing, a new study reports.

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·January 3, 2017·5 min read

Gambling Addiction Triggers Same Brain Area as Alcohol and Drug Cravings

Findings suggest brain networks associated with impulse control could be weakened in people with gambling addiction.

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