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Behavioral Therapy Increases Connectivity in Brains of People with OCD

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2017

A neuroimaging study reveals people with OCD who receive daily cognitive behavioral therapy to help curb their compulsive behaviors show stronger connections between specific brain regions.... Read More...

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the location of the OFC in the brain.

Two Distinct Brain Regions Have Independent Influence on Decision-Making

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 1, 2017

Researchers report the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex and orbitofrontal cortex play key roles in decision making.... Read More...

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Exposure to Blue Wavelength Lights Improves Reaction Times

Neuroscience NewsJune 11, 2016

A new study reports on increased activity in the prefrontal cortex following exposure to blue wavelength light.... Read More...

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Researchers Discover Brain Regions Responsible for Jumping to Conclusions

Neuroscience NewsApril 28, 2015

Researchers identify ventrolateral prefrontal cortex as a critical brain region for one shot learning.... Read More...

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