How Cocaine Changes the Brain
A new study maps out the network of circuits that produce dopamine when a rat is exposed to cocaine.... Read More...
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Risk of Burnout For Brain Cells Implicated in Parkinson’s Disease
A new study reports on a possible reason for accelerated cell deterioration in Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Researchers Identify Two Proteins Important in Parkinson’s Disease Progression
A new discovery into the molecular origins of Parkinson's disease could provide new avenues for treatment and prevention of the disease.... Read More...
Wirelessly Controlling Neurons with Help of Futuristic Brain Probe
Researchers have developed a new, ultra thin, minimally invasive device for controlling neurons with optogenetics and drugs.... Read More...
Why the Promise of Reward Outweighs Risk for the Teenage Brain
Dopamine neurons are activated less than in adults brains when teens are faced with the prospect of a reward, a new study reports.... Read More...
Reward Response Increased by Oxytocin in Women Viewing Crying Babies
Researchers suggest oxytocin could motivate women to help a crying baby.... Read More...
Scientists Find Molecular Trigger of Schizophrenia-Like Behaviors and Brain Changes
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have identified a molecule in the brain that triggers schizophrenia-like behaviors, brain changes and global gene expression in an animal model.... Read More...
Researchers Discover New Type of Neuron that Plays Key Role in Nicotine Addiction
Researchers report if specific neurons in the VTA which are active both when using and withdrawing from nicotine.... Read More...
Study Suggests Neurobiological Basis of Human-Pet Relationship
A neuroimaging study looks at how closely the human-pet relationship mirrors the mother-child bond.... Read More...
Scientists Tie Social Behavior to Activity in Specific Brain Circuit
Using optogenetics, researchers link a particular brain circuit to social interaction in mice.... Read More...
Delving Deep into the Brain
Researchers use MRI sensor to map neural activity with molecular precision.... Read More...
When Food Porn Holds No Allure: The Science Behind Satiety
New research sheds light on why images of enticing food affect us less when we are full.... Read More...