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·February 11, 2017·4 min read

Traffic Light in the Brain

Researchers have identified the roles five sub-areas of the prefrontal cortex make in movement decisions.

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·February 10, 2017·4 min read

Study Links Brain Stem Volume and Aggression in Autism

Researchers have identified a correlation between brain stem volume and aggressive behavior in children with autism. Smaller brain stems appear to be associated with an increased likelihood of aggression.

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·February 3, 2017·6 min read

Wired For Sound: Enraging Noises Caused By Brain Connection Overdrive

While many of us find the sound of a person chewing or breathing heavily annoying, for those with misophonia, such noises are unbearable. Researchers have identified the neural networks and brain changes associated with the disorder.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 30, 2017·7 min read

Potassium Channels May Unlock Future Precision Medicine Treatments for Alcoholism

Researchers have identified specific potassium channel genes that are altered by alcohol addiction.

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·January 27, 2017·5 min read

Stimulating the Brain With Electricity Reduces Bulimia Symptoms

Researchers use transcranial magnetic stimulation to help reduce key symptoms of bulimia.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·January 23, 2017·4 min read

Nicotine Normalizes Brain Activity Deficits That Are Key to Schizophrenia

Study sheds light on how nicotine affects the brains of those with schizophrenia, and why those with the disease tend to be heavy smokers.

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 13, 2017·5 min read

Multiregional Brain on a Chip

A newly developed brain on a chip models the connectivity between the amygdala, prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 9, 2017·5 min read

Neural Connection Keeps Instincts in Check

Researchers have traced the neural connections that help us to curb our impulses.

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·January 4, 2017·4 min read

Witnessing Fear in Others Can Physically Change the Brain

A new study reports traumatic experiences can alter the brain, leaving people more vulnerable to psychological problems.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 19, 2016·4 min read

Baby Brain: Pregnancy Brain Changes Last 2 Years After Birth

Study reports significant reduction in gray matter volume in brain regions associated with social cognition for up to two years following birth.

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Featured Psychology

·December 19, 2016·4 min read

Early Life Social Stress Has Long Term Impact on Brain Networks: Rat Study

Findings about how early life social stress affect brain connections in mice may have implications for treating human psychiatric illnesses.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 3, 2016·4 min read

Electronically Picking Your Brain – For Market Research

Researchers look to neuroimaging and EEG technology to improve market research.

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