Neuroscience News

Research in neuroscience, psychology, business and economics tells us that a plethora of influences can alter the decisions we make. The author explored some of these factors in a Worldview Stanford course and wrote about them in a Stanford story package,

Research in neuroscience, psychology, business and economics tells us that a plethora of influences can alter the decisions we make. The author explored some of these factors in a Worldview Stanford course and wrote about them in a Stanford story package,

There has to be some kind of switch in your brain that unconsciously transitions your exertions from one set of muscle groups to the other set. (Caution: Do not think about this while you’re walking. You’ll trip.)

Research in neuroscience, psychology, business and economics tells us that a plethora of influences can alter the decisions we make. The author explored some of these factors in a Worldview Stanford course and wrote about them in a Stanford story package,

Scientists at Stanford have developed a flexible skin-like material that can has the ability to "feel" touch.

Our brains evolved to value near-term rewards over long-term threats, and that wiring creates challenges for treating addiction.

The brain changes at different stages of life, and the way we weigh the pros and cons of our decisions changes with it.

The effects of mental health disorders can alter decision-making processes and compound the symptoms.

Groups of people make better or worse decisions depending on the composition of the group and experience of the leader.

The way we express an opinion – verbally, manually or on different devices - can change the very nature of the decision.

Our emotions can override the brain's calculations, leading to otherwise irrational decisions like charitable donations.

The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) will award the Donald B. Lindsley Prize to Matthew Lovett-Barron, PhD, of Stanford University. Supported by The Grass Foundation, the prize recognizes an outstanding PhD thesis in the area of general behavioral neuroscie

It’s worth a look at the Storify page to get a sense of the breadth of work encompassed under the banner of neuroscience.

The awards are designed to encourage scientists to pursue creative research projects with the potential of leading to big improvements in health care.

A new study in mice shows that restoring the synthesis of a key brain chemical tied to inhibiting addictive behavior may help prevent alcohol cravings following binge drinking.

Alcoholism is an immense national and international health problem. Alcoholism’s terrific toll is better sighted on city streets than in celluloid skyscraper scenarios.