Brain’s Internal Disappointment Meter Forces Behavioral Change
Summary: A precision developmental neurobiology and behavioral study has identified a dedicated group of brain cells that function…
Positive Feedback Traps New Ideas
Summary: In both social circles and neural pathways, sticking with what is familiar feels safe, but it may…
Noise is the Signal: Why Weak Brain Connections Predict Behavior
Summary: For years, neuroscientists have focused on the strongest 10% of brain signals, dismissing the rest as “noise.”…
Why Socializing Loses to Alcohol in Addiction
Summary: Why do individuals with alcohol use disorders often prioritize drinking over meaningful social connections? A new study…
Environment Shapes Autism-Linked Social Behaviors
Summary: A new study shows that environment significantly affects social behavior in zebrafish carrying a mutation linked to…
Autism Gene Found to Alter Brain’s Social Hormone Signals
Summary: A new study reveals how a mutation in the Shank3 gene, associated with autism, alters social behavior…