Neuroscience

Neuroscientists discover biological mechanism that helps the brain ignore irrelevant information

Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. New research published in Nature Neuroscience sheds light on how the brain filters …

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Different parts of the same neuron learn in different ways, study finds

A new study published in Science has found that neurons in the brain do not follow a single strategy when learning. Instead, different parts of the same neuron—its upper and …

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Childhood trauma linked to changes in brain structure and connectivity, study finds

A neuroimaging study conducted in China found that survivors of childhood trauma tend to have reduced cortical volume and surface area in the brain. Specifically, decreased surface area was identified …

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Frequent pornography use linked to altered brain connectivity and impaired cognitive performance

Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A recent study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience offers new insights into …

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Regular cannabis use linked to changes in brain activity regulating movement

Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A new brain imaging study has found that people who regularly use cannabis …