The ‘munchies,’ or that uncontrollable urge to eat after using marijuana, appear to be driven by neurons in the brain that are normally involved in suppressing appetite, according to a new study.
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Mulling the marijuana munchies: How the brain flips the hunger switch
February 18, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
Focusing on the success of others can make us selfish
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It is believed that the success of humans as a species depends to a large extent on our ability to cooperate in groups.
Workplace bullying a vicious circle
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Bullying at work grinds victims down and makes them an ‘easy target’ for further abuse according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Nicotine metabolite amplifies action of the primary chemical messenger for learning and memory
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Nicotine’s primary metabolite supports learning and memory by amplifying the action of a primary chemical messenger involved in both, researchers report.
Review article provides evidence on the biological nature of gender identity
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Medical care of transgender patients, including surgical and hormonal treatment, has largely been met with resistance by physicians in favor of psychiatric treatment, owing to misconceptions that…
Study finds short-term psychological therapy reduces suicide attempts in at-risk soldiers
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Short-term cognitive behavioral therapy dramatically reduces suicide attempts among at-risk military personnel, according to findings from a research study that included investigators from The…
Type 2 diabetes linked to worse performance on cognitive testing
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Type 2 diabetes is associated with worse performance on cognitive tests measuring abilities involved in the control of emotions, behaviours and thought, says a new study from the University of…
The science of teaching: Study finds brain processes that hold the key to understanding students
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How does the brain of a teacher work? New research has identified the parts of the brain involved in computing mistakes in other people’s understanding, which is a key process in guiding students’ learning.
New insight into how our brain performs ‘mental time travel’
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New brain mapping study pinpoints the areas of the brain responsible for “mental time travel.”
Brain imaging links language delay to chromosome deletion in children with neurological disorders
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Children born with a DNA abnormality on chromosome 16 already linked to neurodevelopmental problems show measurable delays in processing sound and language, says a study team of radiologists and psychologists.
