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·June 24, 2018·6 min read

Why Our Brains See the World As “Us” Versus “Them”

Researchers say our neural circuits could be responsible for why we find comfort in those who are similar to us and why we are often uneasy with those who might differ from us.

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·June 22, 2018·4 min read

Mechanisms Behind Choosing Alcohol Over Healthy Rewards Identified

Researchers reveal how molecular alterations in the brain are linked to behaviors central to addiction.

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·June 19, 2018·4 min read

Video Game Loot Boxes Similar to Gambling

Researchers say video games that offer loot boxes containing items to give players an advantage increase gambling and risk taking behaviors in adolescents.

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·June 15, 2018·4 min read

Foods Combining Carbs and Fats More Rewarding That Just Carbs or Fats Alone

A new study reports foods that contain both carbs and fats evoke greater response in the brain's reward center than foods that contain either just carbs or fats.

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·April 29, 2018·4 min read

How Pleasure Affects Our Brains

A new article looks at the neuroscience of pleasure and considers why, in the pursuit of pleasure, we embark in some actions which are detrimental to our well being.

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·April 18, 2018·4 min read

Overcoming Bias About Music Takes Work

Researchers reveal telling people whether a musician in a professional or student can change the way the brain responds to the music they are playing.

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·April 3, 2018·4 min read

Parkinson’s Disease and Binge Eating

A new study sheds light on why some people with Parkinson's disease binge eat. Researchers report working memory impairment and alterations in reward sensitivity could be behind why binge eating can be problematic in those with Parkinson's.

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·March 26, 2018·5 min read

Neural Fingerprints of Altruism

A new neuroimaging study of war veterans with TBI reveals some interesting insights into brain areas associated with altruism.

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·February 19, 2018·3 min read

How the Brain Responds to Injustice

A new study implicates oxytocin in corrective punishment that helps maintain fairness.

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·December 11, 2017·6 min read

Study Links Tendency to Undervalue Future Rewards With ADHD and Obesity

Teaming up with 23andMe, UCSD researchers have discovered a genetic signature for the tendency to undervalue future rewards which overlaps with ADHD and obesity.