A new neuroimaging study reports of neural differences in obese children when they taste sugar. Read More
According to new research, the spleen could be a target for treating stroke induced chronic inflammation which leads to further brain cell death. Read More
Brain wave synchronization between the striatum and prefrontal cortex appear to assist with category learning, a new study reports. Read More
The decline of striosomal activity in the brain may explain why people lose the motivation to learn as they age. Read More
The brain uses similar circuits involved in planning motion when selecting tasks from working memory, new research reports. Read More
A cluster of epigenetic marks in an enhancer at IGF2 could enhance dopamine synthesis associated with psychosis in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The findings may help in devising more effective treatments and screening strategies for both disorders. Read More
Researchers have identified the molecular machinery responsible for the release of dopamine. The findings could help develop new treatments for disorders such as Parkinson's disease and addiction. Read More
A new study reports behavioral flexibility is controlled by specific neurons in the striatum. Read More
During memory tasks, people with psychosis have different patterns of activity in the prefrontal and mediotemporal brain areas compared to those without the disorder. When exposed to cannabidiol (CBD), the activity of the brain areas became more like those seen in the controls for people with psychosis. Patients reported a decrease in symptoms of psychosis following one dose of CBD. Researchers stress that no definitive conclusions could be made about the effectiveness of CBD use over a sustained period. Read More
Involuntary movements and tremors caused as a result of taking dopamine replacement medications for Parkinson's disease can be alleviated through the suppression of RasGRP1. Read More
Signals for taste and nutrients are processed in two separate areas of the striatum, a new study reports. Read More
A new study reveals a neurobiological reason behind why we feel happy when we are being generous. Researchers discovered the connectivity between the temporal parietal junction and ventral striatum, an area of the brain associated with happiness, was enhanced in people who committed to generosity. Read More
