Previous research has demonstrated that the brain’s reward circuits play an important role in addictive tendencies. But researchers are still honing in on the exact link between neurophysiological mechanisms responsible for reward-motivated behavior and problematic behavior such as drug use. A new study found that a young teen’s brain activity in a reward-driven task performance […]
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Early increase in brain growth may help determine autism risk in infants 
Rapid increase in brain volume in the first year of a baby’s life, when compared to other infants, may help predict an early autism diagnosis. A small neuroimaging study was able to accurately predict the infants who were at a high risk of developing autism by 24 months. To arrive at these predictions, researchers measured […]
Brains at the crossroads: Motor neurons always map out several possibilities
Even if you’re already following a path after coming to a fork in the road, your brain may still be preparing for an alternative scenario. Results of a new study provide evidence that motor neurons are continuously working to translate information from the visual systems into action. Previous research has hinted that the brain’s motor […]
