Neuroscience
Scientists identify the cells behind nicotine aversion in the mouse brain
If you have ever smoked, or know someone who has—they might tell you that smoking a cigarette probably felt disgusting at first.
Nov 25, 2019
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News tagged with brain reward system
Neuroscience
Tiny wireless injectable LED device shines light on mouse brain, generating reward
Using a miniature electronic device implanted in the brain, scientists have tapped into the internal reward system of mice, prodding neurons to release dopamine, a chemical associated with pleasure.
Apr 11, 2013
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Neuroscience
Decision to give a group effort in the brain
A monkey would probably never agree that it is better to give than to receive, but they do apparently get some reward from giving to another monkey.
Dec 23, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Exploring the role of appetite change in depression
Major depressive disorders are characterized by a significant health burden, including changes in appetite and body weight. Identifying biomarkers such as changes in brain function to treat depression is difficult due to ...
Aug 24, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A fair reward ensures a good memory, study reveals
How does our memory work, and how can we optimize its mechanisms on a daily basis? These questions are at the heart of many neuroscience research projects. Among the brain structures examined to better understand memory mechanisms, ...
Jun 17, 2020
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Neuroscience
How information is like snacks, money, and drugs—to your brain
Can't stop checking your phone, even when you're not expecting any important messages? Blame your brain.
Jun 19, 2019
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Neuroscience
Researchers discover clues to brain changes in depression
In new pre-clinical research, scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), led by Scott Thompson, Ph.D., Professor of Physiology, have identified changes in brain activity linked to the pleasure and ...
Nov 27, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Marijuana use dampens brain's response to reward over time, study finds
Most people would get a little 'rush' out of the idea that they're about to win some money. In fact, if you could look into their brain at that very moment, you'd see lots of activity in the part of the brain that responds ...
Jul 6, 2016
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Medical research
New findings could help improve development of drugs for addiction
Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have described findings that could enable the development of more effective drugs for addiction with fewer side effects.
Aug 2, 2013
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Neuroscience
Extroverts have more sensitive brain-reward system
Extroverts may be more outgoing and cheerful in part because of their brain chemistry, reports a study by Cornell neuroscientists.
Jul 11, 2013
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