New research has uncovered an unexpected function of dopamine, a brain chemical traditionally associated with pleasure and motivation. Scientists found that dopamine plays a role in reducing the value of memories linked to rewards, suggesting
New research published in Biology of Sex Differences has found that sex differences in brain structure are already present at birth and remain relatively stable during early postnatal development. The study found that while male
A new study published in Sports Medicine and Health Science suggests that defecation may improve cognitive performance in elite athletes. Researchers found that participants completed a demanding cognitive task, the Stroop test, more quickly after
A new study published in Neuroscience sheds light on how drum and bass components influence the brain’s response to pop music. Researchers found that when drum and bass elements were removed from a song, brain
A recent study published in Psychophysiology provides new insights into how stimulating the vagus nerve through the ear might influence brain function. Researchers found that a single 30-minute session of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
Scientists have discovered that a specific area within the brain, known as the cortical amygdala, plays a pivotal role in determining whether male mice behave aggressively or in a friendly manner. This region becomes active
