Study finds that dopamine projections to the amygdala contribute to encoding identity-specific reward memories

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressDopamine is released in the BLA during cue–reward learning. Credit: Sias et al.Over the course of their lives, humans build subjective internal models outlining the a

Updated on: April 28,2024

Study finds that dopamine projections to the amygdala contribute to encoding identity-specific reward memories

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressDopamine is released in the BLA during cue–reward learning. Credit: Sias et al.Over the course of their lives, humans build subjective internal models outlining the a

Updated on:April 28,2024

Antipsychotic injections linked to a sharp drop in hospital readmissions

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Victoria Emerson from PexelsAntipsychotic injections upon hospital discharge were associated with a 75% reduction in 30-day rehospitalizations when comp

Updated on: April 02,2024

Antipsychotic injections linked to a sharp drop in hospital readmissions

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Victoria Emerson from PexelsAntipsychotic injections upon hospital discharge were associated with a 75% reduction in 30-day rehospitalizations when comp

Updated on:April 02,2024

Pediatrician offers advice on how to manage screen time and temper tantrums

by Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsAre you concerned about the time your child spends on digital devices? If so, you're hardly alone. Ma

Updated on: May 14,2024

Pediatrician offers advice on how to manage screen time and temper tantrums

by Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsAre you concerned about the time your child spends on digital devices? If so, you're hardly alone. Ma

Updated on:May 14,2024

Some people love to scare themselves in an already scary world—here's the psychology of why

by Sarah Kollat,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFall for me as a teenager meant football games, homecoming dresses—and haunted houses. My friends organized group trips to the l

Updated on: November 01,2024

Some people love to scare themselves in an already scary world—here's the psychology of why

by Sarah Kollat,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFall for me as a teenager meant football games, homecoming dresses—and haunted houses. My friends organized group trips to the l

Updated on:November 01,2024

The brain is the most complicated object in the universe—scientists seek to decode it and read people's minds

by Nicholas J. Kelley, Stephanie Sheir and Timo Istace,The ConversationBrodmann’s brain map. Credit:Vysha/Wikimedia,CC BY-SAIn the middle of 2023, astudyconducted by the

Updated on: June 26,2024

The brain is the most complicated object in the universe—scientists seek to decode it and read people's minds

by Nicholas J. Kelley, Stephanie Sheir and Timo Istace,The ConversationBrodmann’s brain map. Credit:Vysha/Wikimedia,CC BY-SAIn the middle of 2023, astudyconducted by the

Updated on:June 26,2024

Meta-analysis finds 10-minute nature exposure boosts mental health

by Jennifer Nozawa,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness,according to

Updated on: July 30,2024

Meta-analysis finds 10-minute nature exposure boosts mental health

by Jennifer Nozawa,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness,according to

Updated on:July 30,2024

Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health

by Nigel Mulligan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe all experience loss and grief. Imagine, though, that you don't need to say goodbye to your loved ones, that you can recreate the

Updated on: March 28,2024

Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health

by Nigel Mulligan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe all experience loss and grief. Imagine, though, that you don't need to say goodbye to your loved ones, that you can recreate the

Updated on:March 28,2024

MRI may predict who'll respond best to schizophrenia treatment

by Carole Tanzer MillerSpecialized brain scans may accurately predict whether a psychotic patient will go on to develop treatment-resistantschizophrenia, Dutch researchers report.The scan—called

Updated on: March 19,2024

MRI may predict who'll respond best to schizophrenia treatment

by Carole Tanzer MillerSpecialized brain scans may accurately predict whether a psychotic patient will go on to develop treatment-resistantschizophrenia, Dutch researchers report.The scan—called

Updated on:March 19,2024

FDA panel rejects MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, citing lack of trust in Phase 3 clinical trial data.

Updated on: June 06,2024

FDA panel rejects MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, citing lack of trust in Phase 3 clinical trial data.

Updated on:June 06,2024

Unlock lucid dreams: Proven training methods unveiled by scientists

by Stephanie Kulke,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLucid dreaming apps are gaining in popularity as interest grows in optimizing sleep for self-improvement and better hea

Updated on: November 06,2024

Unlock lucid dreams: Proven training methods unveiled by scientists

by Stephanie Kulke,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLucid dreaming apps are gaining in popularity as interest grows in optimizing sleep for self-improvement and better hea

Updated on:November 06,2024

Happiness can be learned, but you have to work at it, study finds

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe can learn to be happy, but only get lasting benefits if we keep practicing, a new study has revealed. "Long‑term analysis of a p

Updated on: March 19,2024

Happiness can be learned, but you have to work at it, study finds

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe can learn to be happy, but only get lasting benefits if we keep practicing, a new study has revealed. "Long‑term analysis of a p

Updated on:March 19,2024

The molecular mechanisms of lithium response in bipolar disorder

Updated on: June 29,2024

The molecular mechanisms of lithium response in bipolar disorder

Updated on:June 29,2024