According to a new study, people who carry a certain genetic variation perceive positive and negative emotions more vividly.
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.
A new study reports on how our brain decides if performing a certain task is worth the effort.
Researchers discover differences in the brain's emotional networks between those who do not meditate, novice meditators and those who have practiced meditation for a long time.
