FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 20, 2017·5 min readEffects of Alcoholism on Brain’s Reward System May Be Different in Women Than MenResearchers report the reward system in the brains of female alcoholics are larger than in women who are not addicted to alcohol. By contrast, this area is smaller in alcoholic men than non-alcoholic men.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 23, 2017·5 min readBrain Circuit That Drives Pleasure Inducing Behavior IdentifiedNeurons in an area of the brain commonly associated with fear drive pleasure seeking behaviors, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 20, 2017·5 min readWindow to Brain’s Reward System Could Lead to Better Treatments for AlcoholismNalmefene blunts the brain's reward pathway in people with alcohol addiction, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 6, 2017·6 min readNot So Sweet? This Is What Happens to the Brain When You Give Up Sugar for LentDecided to cut back on sugary treats? A new article considers why it might not be such a sweet idea for all.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 1, 2017·3 min readEven After Treatment, Brains of Anorexia Patients Not Fully RecoveredA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 28, 2016·3 min readHow the Brain Decides Between Effort and RewardA new study reports on how our brain decides if performing a certain task is worth the effort.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 22, 2016·6 min readWas it Better or Worse Than You Expected? Ask Your Basal GangliaResearchers have discovered a neural circuit that processes evaluations and have identified its sources.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 10, 2016·6 min readNew Clues to Appetite and Aging: Fruit Fly StudyA new study looks at the role serotonin plays in appetite and aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 6, 2016·3 min readResearchers Reverse Alcohol Dependence: Rat StudyFindings suggest there may be a way to switch off the urge for compulsive drinking.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·September 6, 2016·6 min readWhy Danger is Exciting – But Only to Some PeopleA new paper looks at why some of us are extreme thrill seekers, and others don't even enjoy a gentle roller coaster ride.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 5, 2016·6 min readBrain Circuit That Drives Sleep Wake State and Sleep Preparation Behavior IdentifiedResearchers have identified a brain circuit that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 28, 2016·4 min readRecovery of Dopamine Function Emerges With Recovery From SmokingResearchers report smoking related deficits in dopamine return to normal three months after quitting.Read More
