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·November 16, 2017·4 min read

Stress Can Lead to Risky Decisions

Researchers report chronic stress can influence how we make decisions. In a new study, mice who were affected by chronic stress were more likely to make more risky decisions with higher payoff options than those who were less stressed.

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·November 10, 2017·3 min read

Discovery Could Lead to New Treatments for Addiction and Anxiety

Researchers have identified a specific network in the brain that appears to be associated with risk and reward assessment.

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·November 3, 2017·6 min read

Mechanism That Helps Us Inhibit Unwanted Thoughts Identified

GABA concentration within the hippocampus may predict a person's ability to block memory retrieval and prevent unwanted thoughts from occurring, a new study reports.

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·November 1, 2017·4 min read

How the Brain Beats Distraction to Retain Memories

A new study reveals a mechanism that may explain how the brain is able to retain memories when faced with distraction. The findings could help with the development of new artificial neural networks and AI technology.

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·November 1, 2017·5 min read

Why It’s Time to Lay the Stereotype of the ‘Teen Brain’ to Rest

Researchers explore what goes on in the teen brain during this critical point of development and say that it might be time to put some age-old stereotypes to rest.

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·October 30, 2017·7 min read

The Science of Fright: Why We Love to be Scared

Researchers look at the neuroscience behind why we love to be scared.

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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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·October 17, 2017·4 min read

Schizophrenia Disrupts Brain’s Entire Communication System

USC researchers reveal schizophrenia may be due to a disruption in the brain's entire communication system, not just the temporal and prefrontal lobes.

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·October 9, 2017·3 min read

Watch Out! Brain Network Calculates Impact of Approaching Object

A new study investigates how the a specific brain network tracks the location and speed of an object, helping animals to prepare for imminent impact.

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·October 6, 2017·2 min read

The High Price of the Nocebo Effect

Nocebo effect becomes more pronounced over time when people believe they are exposed to a more expensive medication, researchers report.

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·October 5, 2017·4 min read

Found in Translation: Universal Brain Activity When People Find Meaning in Stories, Regardless of Language

Regardless of our origin or native language, researchers discover universal patterns of brain activity when people find meaning in a story.

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·October 2, 2017·3 min read

Shared Genetics in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

According to researchers, a genetic variant changes the expression of the SNAP25 protein, impacting information processing between brain areas associated with regulating emotions. Researchers report this may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.