Neuroscience
Brain scans show birds of a feather do flock together
The hottest hairstyle, the latest extreme sport, the newest viral stunt—trends happen for a reason and now scientists have a better understanding of why.
May 18, 2015
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Autism spectrum disorders
Autistic and non-autistic brain differences isolated for first time
The functional differences between autistic and non-autistic brains have been isolated for the first time, following the development of a new methodology for analysing MRI scans.
Mar 20, 2015
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Health
Simple intervention can make your brain more receptive to health advice
A new discovery shows how a simple intervention—self-affirmation - can open our brains to accept advice that is hard to hear.
Feb 2, 2015
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Neuroscience
How various brain areas interact in decisions
Our decisions can be pictured in the brain. Scientists at the University of Zurich were able to show in a recent study which areas are most active in decision making. Often the so-called prefrontal cortex not only apparently ...
Nov 26, 2014
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Neuroscience
Seniors draw on extra brainpower for shopping
(Medical Xpress)—Holiday shopping can be mentally exhausting for anyone. But a new Duke University study finds that older adults seem to need extra brainpower to make shopping decisions—especially ones that rely on memory.
Nov 18, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Brain activity provides evidence for internal 'calorie counter'
As you glance over a menu or peruse the shelves in a supermarket, you may be thinking about how each food will taste and whether it's nutritious, or you may be trying to decide what you're in the mood for. A new neuroimaging ...
Oct 20, 2014
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Neuroscience
Reacting to personal setbacks: Do you bounce back or give up?
Sometimes when people get upsetting news – such as a failing exam grade or a negative job review – they decide instantly to do better the next time. In other situations that are equally disappointing, the same people ...
Sep 4, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Scientists identify part of brain linked to gambling addiction
New research reveals that brain damage affecting the insula – an area with a key role in emotions – disrupts errors of thinking linked to gambling addiction. The research, led by Dr Luke Clark from the University of Cambridge, ...
Apr 7, 2014
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Neuroscience
Assessing others: Evaluating the expertise of humans and computer algorithms
(Medical Xpress)—How do we come to recognize expertise in another person and integrate new information with our prior assessments of that person's ability? The brain mechanisms underlying these sorts of evaluations—which ...
Dec 31, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teens may have less impulse control when faced with danger
(HealthDay)—Teens react more impulsively to danger than children or adults, which might explain why they're more likely to be involved in crimes, according to a new study.
Nov 11, 2013
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