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·March 1, 2017·6 min read

Brain Circuit That Supports Smoking Cessation Identified

Researchers report a person's ability to quit smoking could be influenced by a neural network associated with inhibiting automated behavior.

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·March 1, 2017·3 min read

Even After Treatment, Brains of Anorexia Patients Not Fully Recovered

A new study reports that, even after extensive treatment and weight gain, the brains of those with anorexia may remain altered, leaving them at additional risk of relapse.

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·March 1, 2017·6 min read

How Gamers Get Good

Consistent rituals and practice lead to better skilled video game players, a new study reports.

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·March 1, 2017·7 min read

Adults With Autism Overcome Childhood Language Challenges

Researchers report the brain can learn to compensate for language processing problems in adults with autism.

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·February 28, 2017·4 min read

Happy Notes, Happy Memories: Musical Cues Trigger Different Autobiographical Memories

The type of music you listen to may determine what kind of emotional memories you will recall, a new study reports.

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·February 28, 2017·6 min read

How Your Brain Makes An Article Go Viral

A new study investigates how our brains decide which news articles to read and share. Brain scans also help predict large scale virality of some posts.

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·February 28, 2017·5 min read

Physical Commitment Makes Performers Appreciate Their Music More

According to researchers, embarking in physical activity makes people appreciate the musical sounds they produce more, even if the sounds do not correspond with their personal musical tastes.

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·February 27, 2017·3 min read

Autism Risk Genes Linked to Evolving Brain

According to researchers, genes linked to autism may have been positively selected during human evolution as they contribute to enhanced cognition.

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·February 27, 2017·3 min read

If You Get the Chills From Music, You May Have a Unique Brain

People who physically respond to music with chills have stronger fiber connections between the auditory cortex and emotional processing areas in the brain.