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·January 22, 2019·4 min read

All Too Human: The Price We Pay for Our Advanced Brains May Be a Greater Tendency to Disorders

Researchers report the neural code of the prefrontal cortex is more efficient than the amygdala in both humans and primates. The lower resistance of the amygdala to errors in humans may play a role in exaggerated survival responses, such as those seen in anxiety and PTSD.

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·January 17, 2019·7 min read

Surprising Role of the Cerebellum in Reward and Social Behaviors

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.

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·January 14, 2019·5 min read

The Circuits That Help You Keep Your Cool

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.

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·January 7, 2019·3 min read

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

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.

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·December 18, 2018·5 min read

Peering Into Little Foot’s 3.76 Million Year Old Brain

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.

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·December 13, 2018·6 min read

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

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.

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·November 28, 2018·3 min read

Online Gaming Addiction in Men Affects Brain’s Impulse Control

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

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·November 19, 2018·5 min read

How the Brain Switches Between Different Sets of Rules

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

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·November 15, 2018·4 min read

Making Moves and Memories: Are They Connected?

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.

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·November 7, 2018·2 min read

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

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

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·October 10, 2018·8 min read

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

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.

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·October 10, 2018·5 min read

How Cognitive Development Shapes Attitudes About Physical Activity

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.