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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 8, 2018

Distinctive Brain Patterns Help Habits Form

MIT researchers have identified neurons that fire at the start and conclusion of a behavior as it becomes a habit. Read More

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·February 1, 2018

Zeroing in on Dopamine

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

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 21, 2017

How Genes Influence Performance of Sleep Deprived People

People with a variation of the DRD2 gene are more resilient to the effects of sleep deprivation when completing tasks that require cognitive flexibility, a new study reports. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·November 24, 2017

Small But Distinct Differences Among Species Mark Evolution of Human Brain

Yale researchers report the human brain contains some distinct patterns that mark our evolution and could contribute to our cognitive abilities. Read More

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·November 20, 2017

Now You Like It, Now You Don’t: Brain Stimulation Changes Musical Enjoyment

Using transcranial magnetic stimulation, researchers were able to increase and decrease people's enjoyment of music; and desire to listen to more. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 17, 2017

Brain Activity Buffers Against Worsening Anxiety

It may be possible to buffer against developing depression and anxiety by boosting brain activity in areas associated with problem solving, a new study reports. Read More

Featured Psychology

·November 16, 2017

Stress Can Lead to Risky Decisions

Researchers report chronic stress can influence how we make decisions. In a new study, mice who were affected by chronic stress were more likely to make more risky decisions with higher payoff options than those who were less stressed. Read More

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·November 10, 2017

How Challenges Change the Way You Think

According to researchers, being in a challenging situation makes it more difficult for people to understand where they are or what is happening around them. Read More

Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 17, 2017

Signaling Pathway May Be Key To Why Autism Is More Common In Boys

A mouse study reveals the male brain may be more vulnerable to a genetic cause of autism. Read More

Featured Psychology

·October 9, 2017

Female Brain Reacts More Strongly to Prosocial Behavior Than Male Brain

University of Zurich researchers report prosocial behaviors trigger stronger reward system activation in women, where as the same neural response is elicited by selfish behavior in men. Read More

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·September 19, 2017

Behavioral Therapy Increases Connectivity in Brains of People with OCD

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

Autism Featured Psychology

·September 13, 2017

Blocking Gut Bacteria Strains May Reduce Autism Risk Linked to Maternal Infection

MIT researchers report mothers who contract severe infections during pregnancy face higher autism risks in their children. However, ASD risks could be reduced by blocking the function of certain strains of bacteria found in the mother's gut. Read More

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