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Amygdala Encodes Aversion and Attraction to Opposite Sex in Developing Brain

According to a new study, the amygdala encodes responses to the opposite sex in children and teens.

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Brain Scans Reveal How People ‘Justify’ Killing

Neural mechanisms implicated in harming others is less active when violence is considered justified, a new study reports.

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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.

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A New Look at Language Delay in Children With Autism

A new study sheds light on a common linguistic characteristic of autistic children.

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Element of Surprise Help Babies Learn Best

According to a new study, babies learn best when their expectations are defied.

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Faster Consolidation of Learning Visual Tasks Seen in Video Game Players

A new study reports video gamers could learn visual tasks quicker than their non gaming peers.

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Smartphone Face Recognition Improved by Copying the Brain

Researchers look at brain function to improve face recognition technology.

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Full Moon Not to Blame for Hospital Admissions

A new study illustrates how people can develop strong beliefs which do not align with reality.

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Sleep Disturbing ‘Exploding Head Syndrome’ More Common in Younger People Than Thought

A new study reports the sleep phenomenon known as exploding head syndrome is more common that thought in college aged people.

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Child’s Brain Development Correlatively Linked to Socioeconomic Status and Parental Education Level

Neuroimaging study finds correlation between a child's brain development and the socioeconomic status of their family.

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Changes to Brain Areas Associated with Emotion and Memory Induced by ECT

According to a new study, electroconvulsive therapy causes changes to areas of the brain responsible for memory and emotion.

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How the Brain Switches Strategies to Find Better Solutions

Researchers explore how the brain is able to switch from an ongoing strategy to a new, more efficient one.

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