Summary: Researchers have discovered how stress-induced cardiovascular changes are controlled by the brain. Experiments in rats show that activating the lateral habenula, a stress-sensitive brain region, triggers changes in heart…
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Detecting Depression: A 1-Minute EEG Test Reveals Mood Shifts
Summary: Depression, a challenging condition to diagnose early, may now be detected more promptly using a simple 1-minute Electroencephalogram (EEG) test at home. This study revealed a relationship between EEG…
In Decision Making Past Wins Shape Future Choices
Summary: Researchers established a model, termed “dynamic prospect theory,” which more accurately portrays human and monkey decision-making under uncertainty. In the study, 70 participants were asked to choose between two…
