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·November 9, 2015·4 min read

Foods That Are More or Less Delicious Than We Expect Can Cause Mood Changes

A new study reports that being pleasantly surprised or disappointed with a certain food product can change a person's mood.

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·February 11, 2020·7 min read

Mice ‘detectives’ hint at how humans read between the lines

Humans and mice use inference skills to solve problems in a remarkably similar manner.

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·October 29, 2018·4 min read

Casino Lights and Sounds Encourage Risky Decision Making

A new study reveals sensory cues within a casino may directly influence a player's decision to make more risky choices.

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·September 12, 2018·4 min read

We May Hear Others’ Footsteps, but How Do We Ignore Our Own?

A new study reveals the neural processes we use to ignore the sound of our own footsteps and other self made noises. Researchers say the findings may shed new light on how we learn to speak and play music.

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·May 30, 2018·5 min read

Switching Off Cravings and Food Pleasure in the Brain: Mouse Study

A new study reports altering activity in the amygdala can eliminate cravings for sweet foods. Researchers believe the findings could help develop new treatments for eating disorders.

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·September 6, 2018·4 min read

Does the Brain Really Feel No Pain?

Is the popular claim that the brain feels no pain substantiated? A new paper looks at the accuracy of the belief.

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·September 25, 2014·2 min read

New Findings on How Brain Handles Tactile Sensations

A new study shows how tactile sensations are coded at the cellular level in the brain.

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·August 30, 2016·5 min read

Amputees’ Brains Remember Missing Hands Even Years Later

Researchers report that in a patient who lost their hand almost three decades ago, the brain maintains an accurate representation of the missing fingers.

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·September 14, 2020·4 min read

Immune Cells Sculpt Circuits in the Brain

Microglia, immune cells that protect the brain from infection and inflammation, also appear to play a critical role in sculpting circuits in the developing brain.

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·April 7, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Identify Key Cells in Touch Sensation

Researchers use optogenetics to determine Merkel cells can sense touch.

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·February 6, 2021·4 min read

Direct Touch of Food Makes Eating Experience More Enjoyable

For people who control their food consumption, the direct touch of picking up food triggers an enhanced sensory response, making the food more desirable and appealing.