UT San Antonio Research Articles

Disconnect Between Dopamine System and Cocaine Addiction Uncovered

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Researchers report the release of dopamine alters when working to obtain cocaine. The study reports, the more effort it takes to secure a supply of the illicit drug, the lower the release of dopamine when taking cocaine.... Read More...

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The Impact Religion Has on Sleep Quality

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2018

A new study reveals a link between religious attendance and better sleep quality. Researchers say religiosity could decrease some psychological distress, substance abuse and stress exposure, all of which are associated with sleep outcomes.... Read More...

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Dementia Trend Shows Later Onset With Fewer Years of Disease

Neuroscience NewsApril 23, 2018

Researchers reveal people may be developing Alzheimer's later in life and living less time with the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...

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How Dopamine Tells Us Something Isn’t Worth the Wait

Neuroscience NewsOctober 16, 2017

A new study reports on the role dopamine plays in decision making.... Read More...

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News

Gut microbes associated with temperament traits in children

Article rebuttal: Exercise as a primary prescription for mental health disorders should be approached with caution

New nerve pathway that connects the foot and face on same side of body map discovered

Neuroscience

Gut microbes associated with temperament traits in children

Article rebuttal: Exercise as a primary prescription for mental health disorders should be approached with caution

New nerve pathway that connects the foot and face on same side of body map discovered

Neurology

New nerve pathway that connects the foot and face on same side of body map discovered

How common gut bacteria trigger a lethal autoimmune disease

Reducing brain inflammation could treat tinnitus and other hearing loss-related disorders

AI

3D model shows how ‘face identity information’ is stored in the brain

The whisper of schizophrenia: Machine learning finds ‘sound’ words predict psychosis

AI used to detect brain’s response to multiple sclerosis treatment

Robotics

Research moves closer to brain-machine interface autonomy

Six fingers per hand: Polydactyly equals extra motor ability

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Psychology

Gut microbes associated with temperament traits in children

Article rebuttal: Exercise as a primary prescription for mental health disorders should be approached with caution

Fear of new foods may increase the risk of lifestyle diseases

UT San Antonio

Disconnect Between Dopamine System and Cocaine Addiction Uncovered

The Impact Religion Has on Sleep Quality

Dementia Trend Shows Later Onset With Fewer Years of Disease

How Dopamine Tells Us Something Isn’t Worth the Wait