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          ·February 8, 2018·5 min read

          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.
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          ·February 1, 2018·5 min read

          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.
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          ·December 21, 2017·5 min read

          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.
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          ·November 24, 2017·4 min read

          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.
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          ·November 20, 2017·4 min read

          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.
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          ·November 17, 2017·5 min read

          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.
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          ·November 16, 2017·4 min read

          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.
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          ·November 10, 2017·5 min read

          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.
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          ·October 17, 2017·6 min read

          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.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·October 9, 2017·3 min read

          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.
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          ·September 19, 2017·4 min read

          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.
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          ·September 13, 2017·8 min read

          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.
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