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·July 16, 2015·5 min read

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.

This image shows the location of the ventral tegmental area in the brain.

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·June 30, 2015·3 min read

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.

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·May 1, 2015·5 min read

Reward Response Increased by Oxytocin in Women Viewing Crying Babies

Researchers suggest oxytocin could motivate women to help a crying baby.

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·April 7, 2015·6 min read

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.

This image shows the position of the nucleus accumbens and Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA).

Electrophysiology Featured Neurology

·November 17, 2014·4 min read

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.

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·October 3, 2014·6 min read

Study Suggests Neurobiological Basis of Human-Pet Relationship

A neuroimaging study looks at how closely the human-pet relationship mirrors the mother-child bond.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 19, 2014·6 min read

Scientists Tie Social Behavior to Activity in Specific Brain Circuit

Using optogenetics, researchers link a particular brain circuit to social interaction in mice.

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Featured Neuroscience

·May 1, 2014·3 min read

Delving Deep into the Brain

Researchers use MRI sensor to map neural activity with molecular precision.

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·January 28, 2013·2 min read

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.

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ventral tegmental area

Wirelessly Controlling Neurons with Help of Futuristic Brain Probe

Why the Promise of Reward Outweighs Risk for the Teenage Brain

Reward Response Increased by Oxytocin in Women Viewing Crying Babies

Scientists Find Molecular Trigger of Schizophrenia-Like Behaviors and Brain Changes

Researchers Discover New Type of Neuron that Plays Key Role in Nicotine Addiction

Study Suggests Neurobiological Basis of Human-Pet Relationship

Delving Deep into the Brain

When Food Porn Holds No Allure: The Science Behind Satiety

Resetting Interneuron Timing Rescues Memory in Alzheimer’s

Boosting Wnt Signaling Reverses APOE4 Alzheimer’s Damage

How Stress Reactivates Arthritis

Reading Fiction Can Rewire Real-World Forgiveness and Empathy

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