Brain wave synchronization between the striatum and prefrontal cortex appear to assist with category learning, a new study reports. Read More
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A new study reports people affected by substance abuse, eating disorders and OCD share a common pattern of decision making and similarities in brain structure. Read More
The brain uses similar circuits involved in planning motion when selecting tasks from working memory, new research reports. Read More
People with higher levels of dopamine in the striatum perform worse after being promised a bonus, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers discover a mechanism in the brain which controls tics in children with Tourette Syndrome. Read More
Researchers discover a signature of brain activity in some severely brain injured patients, who regained some consciousness after using certain drug treatments. Read More
Researchers describe findings which could help enable the development of more effective medications for addiction, with fewer side effects. Read More
Voluntary movements involve the coordinated activation of two brain pathways that connect parts of deep brain structures called the basal ganglia, according to a study in mice. Read More
Have you ever wondered why some people find it so much easier to stop smoking than others? New research shows that vulnerability to smoking addiction is shaped by our genes. Read More
