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·September 27, 2016·6 min read

Pinpointing a Brain Circuit That Keeps Fear at Bay

Researchers have discovered a method to prolong the benefits of extinction and identified a new way to improve exposure therapy in people suffering from phobias and PTSD.

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·September 22, 2016·6 min read

Was it Better or Worse Than You Expected? Ask Your Basal Ganglia

Researchers have discovered a neural circuit that processes evaluations and have identified its sources.

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·September 9, 2016·6 min read

Long-Sought ‘Warm-Sensitive’ Brain Cells Identified in New Study

A new study challenges the most influential textbook explanation of how the mammalian brain detects when the body is becoming too warm.

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·September 7, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Identify Method For Creating Long Lasting Memories

Findings have implications for learning methods and memory consolidation.

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·August 23, 2016·2 min read

New Molecular Regulator of Eating Identified

According to a new study, a set of neurons previously linked to lactation may play a key role in regulating eating and body weight.

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·August 21, 2016·3 min read

Refining Optogenetic Methods to Map Synaptic Connections in the Brain

Researchers have optimized optogenetics to map the neural circuits of the rodent brain with single neuron resolution.

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·August 11, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Reprogram Network of Brain Cells in Mice With Thin Beam of Light

A new optogenetics study adds support for brain plasticity.

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·August 4, 2016·6 min read

New Understanding of Thirst Emerges from Brain Study

A new study reports specialized brain cells in mice predict the hydrating effects of drinking before the liquid can change the composition of the bloodstream.

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·August 3, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Discover Sandman’s Role in Sleep Control

A new study brings researchers one step closer to unlocking the mysteries of sleep.

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·July 22, 2016·4 min read

How Memories Are Linked in the Brain

A new study provides insight into how certain memories become linked in the brain.

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·July 14, 2016·3 min read

Why Scientists are Calling for Experiments on Ecstasy

Researchers call for a rigorous scientific exploration of MDMA's effects to identify precisely how the drug works, the data from which could be used to develop therapeutic compounds.