Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Science In the Know Now 08/04/2010


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Sunday, August 1, 2010

Science In the Know Now 08/02/2010


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Just Buy It: Impulsiveness Tied To Brain Chemical : NPR

In the future, researchers will find the other chemicals that control the production of too much dopamine in the mid-brain; that will be a wonderful step in understanding these issues.
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From proposing to a loved one to going on a shopping spree, many of life's decisions are guided by the brain chemical dopamine. Scientists now say dopamine might explain why some people are more impulsive than others when it comes to planning and thinking.
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