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 Lifting the veil on “valence,” brain study reveals roots of desire and dislike
By tmbotuser
In News, Press Releases
Posted January 24, 2018

Lifting the veil on “valence,” brain study reveals roots of desire and dislike

Researchers map the amygdala’s distinct but diverse and dynamic neighborhoods where feelings are assigned. The amygdala is a tiny hub of emotions where in 2016 a team led by MIT [...]

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 How the brain tells good from bad
By tmbotuser
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Posted May 1, 2015

How the brain tells good from bad

Eating a slice of chocolate cake or spending time with a friend usually stimulates positive feelings, while getting in a car accident or anticipating a difficult exam is more likely to generate a [...]

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By tmbotuser
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Posted May 1, 2015

Study Reveals Brain Activities Related To Positive And Negative Perception

Brain circuit mechanisms that can explain how positive and negative perceptions occur have been discovered by neuroscientists. The two brain activities found by experts showed the opposing events [...]

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 Brain circuitry for positive vs. negative memories discovered in mice
By tmbotuser
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Posted May 1, 2015

Brain circuitry for positive vs. negative memories discovered in mice

Neuroscientists have discovered brain circuitry for encoding positive and negative learned associations in mice. After finding that two circuits showed opposite activity following fear and reward [...]

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