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Surprising Role of the Cerebellum in Reward and Social Behaviors

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 17, 2019

Researchers reveal the role the cerebellum plays in helping to control the brain's reward system. The researchers identified a direct connection from the cerebellum to the ventral tegmental area. The study may shed new light on neural networks associated with social dysfunction.... Read More...

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The Circuits That Help You Keep Your Cool

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

Researchers reveal how connections from around the mammalian brain stimulate two key cell types in the locus coeruleus to moderate arousal in two different ways. ... Read More...

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Maternal Stress and Abnormal Brain Development May Interact to Produce Mental Illnesses

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 7, 2019

Researchers report abnormal development of the prefrontal cortex and maternal stress may lead to brain activity and cognitive impairments linked to psychiatric diseases such as Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.... Read More...

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Peering Into Little Foot’s 3.76 Million Year Old Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2018

Researchers create the first endocast reconstruction of nearly the complete brain of the hominin Little Bigfoot. The brain, researchers report, is relatively small and combines both ape like and human like features. ... Read More...

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Ritalin Drives Greater Connection Between Brain Areas Key to Memory and Attention

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2018

A new neuroimaging study reveals methylphenidate, better known as Ritalin, increases the level of dopamine available in the caudate. Along with increased dopamine levels, researchers also notice greater functional connectivity between the prefrontal cortex, hippocampus and precuneus, three areas of the brain associated with memory and attention.... Read More...

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Online Gaming Addiction in Men Affects Brain’s Impulse Control

Neuroscience NewsNovember 28, 2018

Researchers have identified neurobiological differences in between men and women who are addicted to online gaming. ... Read More...

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How the Brain Switches Between Different Sets of Rules

Neuroscience NewsNovember 19, 2018

Researchers have identified a region of the thalamus that helps us switch between appropriate behavior required for different contexts.... Read More...

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Making Moves and Memories: Are They Connected?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 15, 2018

Researchers have identified a new role for the cerebellum. Rather than just helping to control muscle activity, the cerebellum may also play a critical role in cognitive functions. ... Read More...

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Adolescent Cannabis Use Alters Development of Planning and Self Control Brain Areas

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2018

Researchers report adolescent cannabis use alters the structural development of the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that helps control higher cognitive functions.... Read More...

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How Binge Drinking and Stress Affect Males and Females Differently: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2018

A new study reveals a history of binge drinking leads to more instances of drinking under stress and when anxious in males, but not in females.... Read More...

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How Cognitive Development Shapes Attitudes About Physical Activity

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2018

Researchers report the reason many shun away from physical activity as adults may be rooted in childhood experience. The study reveals negative memories associated with PE classes during childhood may generate negative response to participating in exercise as adults.... Read More...

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Binge Drinking and Blackouts: The Sobering Truth About Lost Learning in Students

Neuroscience NewsOctober 6, 2018

A new study reports on how binge drinking and alcohol related blackouts can have a dramatic impact on students' learning and memory. Researchers also consider the impact of drinking too much on social behaviors.... Read More...

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AI

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Robotics

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Psychology

Youthful Cognitive Ability Predicts Mental Capacity Later in Life

Depression and Suicide Risk Found in the Genome

The Circuits That Help You Keep Your Cool

Maternal Stress and Abnormal Brain Development May Interact to Produce Mental Illnesses

Peering Into Little Foot’s 3.76 Million Year Old Brain

Ritalin Drives Greater Connection Between Brain Areas Key to Memory and Attention

Online Gaming Addiction in Men Affects Brain’s Impulse Control

How the Brain Switches Between Different Sets of Rules

Making Moves and Memories: Are They Connected?

Adolescent Cannabis Use Alters Development of Planning and Self Control Brain Areas

How Binge Drinking and Stress Affect Males and Females Differently: Mouse Study

How Cognitive Development Shapes Attitudes About Physical Activity