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How the Brain’s “Reward Circuit” Plays a Key Role in Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2018

A new meta-analysis of neuroimaging data reveals people with ASD process social and nonsocial rewards differently than those without an autism diagnosis.... Read More...

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Social Rejection Can Lead to Violence But, Mindfulness May Be the Solution

Neuroscience NewsJune 15, 2018

A new study reveals mindfulness can act as a buffer against the pain and distress of social rejection.... Read More...

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Binge Drinkers’ Brains Respond Differently to Risky Child’s Play

Neuroscience NewsJune 15, 2018

Researchers report those who are more prone to take risks while playing a simple children's game may be more prone to risky behaviors, like binge drinking.... Read More...

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Higher Empathy People Process Music Differently in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

Researchers report people with higher empathy process music with greater involvement in the brain's reward system and areas of the brain associated with social information processing.... Read More...

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What Makes Aggressive Mice So Violent?

Neuroscience NewsJune 11, 2018

Targeting a protein associated with addiction could help reduce aggression levels, researchers report.... Read More...

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Hunger Can Lead to Anger, but It’s More Complicated Than a Drop in Sugar

Neuroscience NewsJune 11, 2018

According to researchers, feeling 'hangry' may be more than just a drop in blood sugar levels. A new study reports anger related to hunger may be an emotional response to environmental cues, personality and your biology.... Read More...

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Bad News Becomes Hysteria in Crowds

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2018

Researchers reveal news stories about potential threats become more negative, hysterical and inaccurate when passed from person to person. The study reveals the effect is not counteracted by presenting people with more balanced and neutral facts.... Read More...

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When it Comes to Recess, a Quality Playground Experience Matters

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2018

A new study reveals the quality of the playground experience during recess can have significant impact on a child's emotional well being, behavior and cognition. ... Read More...

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Coffee Helps Teams Work Together

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2018

Caffeine has surprising effects when it comes to team work, researchers say. A new study reveals people who drank coffee gave more positive reviews about group task performance and were more on topic than those who drank decaf.... Read More...

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Mongooses Inherit Behavior From Role Models Rather Than Parents

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2018

According to researchers, young mongoose learn their behavior from their 'escort' role models, not their genetic parents.... Read More...

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Oxytocin and Vasopressin Flatten Social Hierarchy and Synchronize Behaviors

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2018

A new study of male rhesus macaques reveals exposure to oxytocin and vasopressin 'flattens' group hierarchy, forcing dominant males to become more relaxed and subordinate monkeys to become more confident.... Read More...

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Social Pursuits Linked with Increased Life Satisfaction

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2018

Increasing social activity is linked to greater life satisfaction in the long term, a new study reports.... Read More...

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