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Researchers discovered a mechanism linking insulin-like growth factors (IGF) to brain plasticity. This groundbreaking study uncovers how IGF1 and IGF2 promote brain health and functionality, including learning and memory, through the activation of IGF1-Receptor during synaptic plasticity. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/shoQWrI

According to a recent study people's feelings about their sleep have a stronger influence on their well-being than data from sleep-tracking technology. Over 100 participants kept daily sleep diaries and wore actigraphs on their wrists to monitor sleep patterns. The research compared these readings to participants' personal evaluations of their sleep and their moods the next day. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/uZkhf6r

A recent study challenges the long-standing Libet paradigm about free will. The team discovered that the EEG activity, dubbed readiness potential, registered before decision-making in Libet's original experiment has no direct correlation to the actual decision. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/uIYigAT

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Researchers identified a crucial brain circuit that affects how we value rewards in comparison to others. The team temporarily blocked connections between the medial prefrontal cortex and the lateral hypothalamus in monkeys, using a technique known as DREADD. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/iAF5jLC

In a novel study, researchers reveal a sensitive developmental phase during adolescence that significantly influences adult impulsivity, aggression, and dopamine function in mice. This study highlights the implications of stimulant drug exposure during this period. from Neuroscience News https://ift.tt/Sowj3EL

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