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          the location of the striatum
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·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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          Image shows location of medial prefrontal cortex and amygdala in the human brain.
          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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          Image shows the location of the prefrontal cortex in the brain.
          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·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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          FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·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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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·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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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·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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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·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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          FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology
          ·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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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·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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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·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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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·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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