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People with Family History of Alcoholism Release More Dopamine in Expectation of Alcohol

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2018

A new study reports people who have a family history of alcohol use disorder release more dopamine in the ventral striatum as a response to the expectation of receiving an alcoholic drink than those without a family history of alcoholism.... Read More...

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Magnetic Stimulation Dampens Brain Response to Drug Cues in Addiction

Neuroscience NewsMay 15, 2018

Researchers report a single session of transcranial magnetic stimulation can significantly reduce drug cue reactivity for those with substance abuse problems.... Read More...

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Dancers’ Brains React Quickly to Changes in Music and Display Brain Frequencies Linked to Emotion and Memory Processes

Neuroscience NewsMay 4, 2018

A new study reveals professional dancers' brains react more quickly to musical changes than professional musicians. EEG data reveals dancers display stronger synchronization at a lower theta frequency, which is linked to emotional and memory processing. The study backs up previous findings that indicate both the auditory and motor cortices of dancers develop in unique ways.... Read More...

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Even Brief Maternal Deprivation Early in Life Alters Adult Brain Function and Cognition

Neuroscience NewsMay 4, 2018

Babies removed from their mothers for 24 hours when they were 9 days old exhibited significant behavioral and brain structural abnormalities in adulthood, a new study reports. Researchers noted memory impairment and less communication between specific brain regions in those removed from maternal care.... Read More...

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How the Brain Responds to Injustice

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 19, 2018

A new study implicates oxytocin in corrective punishment that helps maintain fairness.... Read More...

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Brain Pacemaker Shows Promise in Slowing Alzheimer’s Progression

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 30, 2018

Deep brain stimulation to the frontal lobe may help to improve cognitive, behavioral and functional difficulties in those with Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Cannabis Abuse Alters Activity of Brain Regions Linked to Negative Emotion

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 16, 2018

Researchers report brain alterations associated with heightened feelings of negative emotion and alienation in people who have a dependence on cannabis.... Read More...

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Brain Activity Buffers Against Worsening Anxiety

Neuroscience NewsNovember 17, 2017

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...

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Self Esteem Mapped in the Human Brain

Neuroscience NewsOctober 24, 2017

UCL researchers use a new math equation to identify brain signals that explain why our self esteem rises, or lowers, when we find out what others think of us.... Read More...

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Why Bad Sleep Doesn’t Always Lead to Depression

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 18, 2017

Researchers from Duke University report people with poor sleep quality were less likely to experience symptoms of depression if they had higher activity in the ventral striatum.... Read More...

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High Moral Reasoning Associated With Increased Reward System Activity

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2017

University of Pennsylvania researchers report people who report higher levels of moral reasoning show increased activity in brain areas associated with reward. The study may improve understanding as to why some people are more likely to engage in prosocial behaviors.... Read More...

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Why Expensive Wine Appears to Taste Better

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2017

Researchers reveal how our brain's reward system tricks us into thinking a more expensive bottle of wine tastes better. ... Read More...

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People with Family History of Alcoholism Release More Dopamine in Expectation of Alcohol

Magnetic Stimulation Dampens Brain Response to Drug Cues in Addiction

Dancers’ Brains React Quickly to Changes in Music and Display Brain Frequencies Linked to Emotion and Memory Processes

Even Brief Maternal Deprivation Early in Life Alters Adult Brain Function and Cognition

How the Brain Responds to Injustice

Brain Pacemaker Shows Promise in Slowing Alzheimer’s Progression

Cannabis Abuse Alters Activity of Brain Regions Linked to Negative Emotion

Brain Activity Buffers Against Worsening Anxiety

Self Esteem Mapped in the Human Brain

Why Bad Sleep Doesn’t Always Lead to Depression

Why Expensive Wine Appears to Taste Better