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·February 11, 2017·4 min read

Traffic Light in the Brain

Researchers have identified the roles five sub-areas of the prefrontal cortex make in movement decisions.

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·April 24, 2017·5 min read

Inflammatory Pathways Link to Obsessive Behaviors in Frontotemporal Dementia

Researchers link obsessive behaviors in frontotemporal dementia to immune pathways and suggest targeting the immune system could be a new strategy for the treatment of FTD.

Featured Psychology

·June 6, 2016·5 min read

Women and People Under the Age of 35 Most at Risk of Anxiety

According to a new study, women are almost twice as likely to experience anxiety as men.

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·September 26, 2016·5 min read

Gene Regulation in Brain May Explain Repetitive Behaviors in Rett Syndrome Patients

A new study reports a protein associated with Rett syndrome is also among a group of three proteins that affect the function of a gene previously linked to OCD.

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·March 2, 2021·4 min read

Placebo Effect May Explain Reported Benefits of Psychedelic Microdoses

A placebo-controlled study of psychedelics reveals the psychological benefits of microdosing are most likely explained by the placebo effect.

Featured Psychology

·August 9, 2012·2 min read

Brain Hubs Boil when Hoarders Face Pitching Their Own Stuff

In patients with hoarding disorder, parts of a decision-making brain circuit under-activated when dealing with others’ possessions, but over-activated when deciding whether to keep or discard their own things.

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·July 13, 2024·8 min read

Neural Biomarker for OCD Identified

Researchers discovered a neural activity pattern that can accurately predict and monitor the clinical status of OCD patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS). The study highlights how this biomarker can guide DBS therapy, improving treatment outcomes for those with severe, treatment-resistant OCD.

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Autism Featured Psychology

·February 12, 2015·2 min read

A Brain System that Appears To Compensate for Autism, OCD, and Dyslexia

People with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD, OCD and dyslexia appear to compensate for dysfunction by relying on declarative memory.

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·September 18, 2017·3 min read

Debunking the Myth That OCD is Associated With Superior Intelligence

A new study disputes a myth popularized by Freud. Reporting in Neuropsychological Review, researchers say they have found no association between obsessive compulsive disorder and higher IQ.

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Featured Psychology

·April 19, 2014·4 min read

Study Finds Brain Training Overcomes Tics in Tourette Syndrome

Researchers report children with Tourette syndrome may unconsciously train their brains more effectively to manage their tics.

Featured Psychology

·March 6, 2017·6 min read

OCD Patients Have Difficulty Learning When a Stimulus is Safe

A difficulty in learning about the safety of a stimulus may contribute to problems in overcoming compulsive behavior for patients with OCD, a new study reports.