Researchers identify a driving network for compulsivity in those with alcohol use disorders. The study reports heavy drinkers have more activity in the prefronal cortex, insular and striatum, areas of the brain critical for reward and decision making. Read More
A new study sheds light on the role striosomal neurons play in reinforcement learning. Read More
A new study reports receiving a reward as you learn can help consolidate the new facts in your memory, especially if combined with a short nap. Read More
Using RNA sequencing, researchers have created a spatiomolecular map of the striatum, an area of the brain implicated in decision making and addiction. Read More
Researchers report the brain's response to taste stimuli is linked to higher anxiety and a drive for thinness in those with anorexia. Read More
According to a new study, a genetic variation in the FOXP2 gene is associated with the ability for adults to learn new languages. Read More
Researchers have pinpointed how brain activity changes in mouse models of Parkinson's disease, providing clues as to what may drive symptoms of the disease in humans. Read More
Researchers improve motor function and reduce brain shrinkage in animal models of HD by adjusting the levels of a signaling protein. Read More
Researchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression. Read More
Astrocytes in the striatum appear to play a critical role in stuttering. Researchers found treatment with risperidone helped reduce stuttering by increasing the metabolism of striatal astrocytes. Read More
Huntington's disease may progress to advanced stages as a result of degradation of the cells' health maintenance system than due to the increased disease pathology itself. Read More
A neuroimaging study reveals people with OCD who receive daily cognitive behavioral therapy to help curb their compulsive behaviors show stronger connections between specific brain regions. Read More