Using transcranial magnetic stimulation, researchers were able to increase and decrease people's enjoyment of music; and desire to listen to more. Read More
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
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
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
A mouse study reveals the male brain may be more vulnerable to a genetic cause of autism. Read More
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
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
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
Fast spiking interneurons in the striatum appear to be responsible for habitual behavior, a new study in eLife reports. Read More
Researchers examining how learning processes are affected in some neurodegenerative diseases uncover how neural impulses form memories. Read More
Researchers have developed a new, minimally invasive brain stimulation technique that can induce a range of bodily movements. The technique, magneto-thermal stimulation, can be used to target highly specific brain regions and could help researchers to advance brain mapping studies. 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
