Neuroscience
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The Nuntius Nuclei: A New Neuroscience for Curiosity
The Nuntius Nuclei: A New Neuroscience for Curiosity By Richard Hill Members download the full article: [download...
The Dimensional Systems Model
The Dimensional Systems Model explains higher cortical functions on the basis of cortical columns that serve as the basic information unit. Although the original theory was developed in 1984, it was considered too speculative and untestable by peer reviewers. However,...
The Psychotherapist’s Essential Guide to the Brain
The Psychotherapist's Essential Guide to the Brain is a 147-page, full-colour illustrated guide for psychotherapists describing the most relevant brain science for today's mental health professionals. Taken from the best of the series published in...
Love hormone is released during crises
When you notice your partner is less interested than you are, your brain may send out a hormone that can help you fix the relationship.
New Role Found for Brain Region: Focusing Attention during Decision-Making
Long thought to simply pass on information received from the senses, the thalamus may also quickly assemble the circuits that enable successful decisions. The newfound function for this small, center brain region is the main finding of a study led by researchers from...
Research Evaluates Effectiveness of Yoga in Treating Major Depression
When treating depression, the goal is to help individuals achieve full recovery and normal functioning. While traditional treatment such as medication or psychotherapy is effective for many patients, some may not fully recover even with these treatments. Researchers...
Cell number determines structure of neural maps
Frankfurt researchers find a simple explanation for the typical patterns of nerve cells inside neural maps.
Dad’s involvement with baby early on associated with boost in mental development
Fathers who interact more with their children in their first few months of life could have a positive impact on their baby’s cognitive development.
Global bipolar disorder study reveals thinning of gray matter in brain regions responsible for inhibition and emotion
In the largest MRI study on patients with bipolar disorder to date, a global consortium published new research showing that people with the condition have differences in the brain regions that control inhibition and emotion.
Link Discovered between Immune System, Brain Structure and Memory
In two independent studies, scientists at the University of Basel have demonstrated that both the structure of the brain and several memory functions are linked to immune system genes. The scientific journals Nature Communications and Nature Human Behaviour have published the results of the research.