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·August 21, 2018·3 min read

‘Compulsivity Circuit’ in Heavy Drinkers Identified

Researchers identify a driving network for compulsivity in those with alcohol use disorders. The study reports heavy drinkers have more activity in the prefronal cortex, insular and striatum, areas of the brain critical for reward and decision making.
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·January 31, 2022·5 min read

‘Traveling’ Nature of Brain Waves May Help Working Memory Work

Researchers measured how brain waves travel in the prefrontal cortex during working memory tasks.
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ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
·February 20, 2016·4 min read

4Hz Oscillations Synchronize Prefrontal Amygdala Circuits During Fear Behavior 

Researchers show freezing behavior associated with feat is associated with an internally generated brain state that manifests in sustained 4 Hz oscillatory dynamics in the dorsal medial prefrontal cortex-basolateral amygdala circuits.
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·January 12, 2016·7 min read

A ‘Back Door’ Into Cocaine Addicted Brain

Researchers report those addicted to cocaine may have difficulty controlling their addiction because of a 'back door' into the brain that circumvents their self control.
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·March 1, 2018·4 min read

A Better Way to Treat Depression

Researchers have identified a new target for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
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·April 5, 2018·6 min read

A Heavy Working Memory Load May Sink Brainwave ‘Synch’

Researchers report synchrony of brain waves within three regions of the brain can 'break down' when visual working memory load becomes too extensive to handle.
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·March 17, 2016·5 min read

A New Glimpse Into Working Memory

A new study overturns a long held model of working memory.
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·October 24, 2017·7 min read

A New Theory of Memory Formation

Researchers propose a new theory of memory formation, reporting memory storage does not rely on the strengthening of connection between memory cells, but on the pattern of connections that form within the first few minutes of an event.
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·September 22, 2022·4 min read

A New Understanding of the Neurobiology of Impulsivity

A new genetically based scoring model can accurately detect children most at risk of developing impulsive behaviors.
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·February 26, 2019·4 min read

A Reciprocal Relationship Between Obesity and Self Control

Researchers report obesity may be a result of reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex, which can influence self control and predispose a person to overeating.
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·November 23, 2016·2 min read

A Single Stressful Event May Cause Long-Term Effects in the Brain

A new study reports that a single stressful event may cause long term consequences in the brain.
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·December 6, 2021·4 min read

A Ten-Minute Run Can Boost Brain Processing

A ten-minute run increases activation of the bilateral prefrontal cortex, improving mood and cognitive function.
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