Research just published in Nature Neuroscience suggests that listening to music releases mood enhancing dopamine into the brain. The researchers used PET and fMRI. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12135590
The BBC today continues the almost weekly trend of showing how useful MRI scanners are, by reporting on a study looking into people who make decisions. It is thought that this could allow you to spot people who might make good leaders. Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11730685 There is also a nice video showing a participant going […]
The BBC reports today on research using Functional MRI to pinpoint which parts of the brain are used to deceive people. Researchers are hoping that helping to understand how the brain works will help in the understanding of ‘mental disorders’. Read more on the BBC website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11668840
BBC reports on the use of MRI scanning data to help diagnose autism in adults:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10929032
Interesting article about using an MRI scanner on sheep to help boost flock quality!http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/60629-Sheep-MRI-scans-boost-flock-quality
Researchers use an MRI scanner to ‘see’ memories and predict what people are thinking about: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8556422.stm
Scientists find the spot in the brain associated with jealousy using an MRI scanner: http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?Jealousy_spot_on_the_brain_identified_by_scientists&in_article_id=539503&in_page_id=34
