Competition is all in the brain after researchers at University of Otago in New Zealand found that neurons present in the frontal cortex region of the brain became active when making decisions that involved competitive effort. According to the study, published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, information regarding actions involving competitive effort is stored in neurons present in the anterior cingulate cortex of the brain and this region decides whether it is worth it to initiate an action that may lead to competition. "In theory, it also gives us a glimpse into what might be going on in our own brains, whether we are highly competitive Olympic athletes or just vying for the last treadmill at the gym. For me it's quite exciting. It's really quite a new field of research", said Dr Kristin Hillman who conducted the study along with Prof David Bilkey. Source: Medindia << Britons Not Sure Whether London Olympics was Worth Spending... Treat Gun Violence as a Social Disease, Say Experts >> Recommended Reading Brain Exercises to Improve Memory An active brain can certainly help in improving memory by strengthening the connections between neural impulses in brain. READ MORE Head Injury Head injury or traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of disability among children and young adults that leads to varying degrees of physical and mental stability. Fortunately, it is also one of the preventable brain disorder. READ MORE Brain Tumor Up to date information about brain tumor, the most common solid tumor in children and the third leading cause of death in young adults. It impairs an individuals physical and cognitive abilities. READ MORE Brilliant Human Brain - Animation The most amazing and complex organ in the entire universe, the human brain continues to remain an enigma. READ MORE Ataxia Ataxia affects coordination. Gait becomes unstable and the patient loses balance. The cerebellum or its inputs and/or outputs are affected. READ MORE Parkinsons Disease Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease caused by progressive dopamine brain cells loss. Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are correctable to an extent. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Accident and Trauma Care Vent Forte (Theophylline) Drug Side Effects Calculator More News on: Parkinsons DiseaseParkinsons Disease Surgical TreatmentBrainBrain FactsAtaxia
Competition is all in the brain after researchers at University of Otago in New Zealand found that neurons present in the frontal cortex region of the brain became active when making decisions that involved competitive effort. According to the study, published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, information regarding actions involving competitive effort is stored in neurons present in the anterior cingulate cortex of the brain and this region decides whether it is worth it to initiate an action that may lead to competition. "In theory, it also gives us a glimpse into what might be going on in our own brains, whether we are highly competitive Olympic athletes or just vying for the last treadmill at the gym. For me it's quite exciting. It's really quite a new field of research", said Dr Kristin Hillman who conducted the study along with Prof David Bilkey. Source: Medindia << Britons Not Sure Whether London Olympics was Worth Spending... Treat Gun Violence as a Social Disease, Say Experts >> Recommended Reading Brain Exercises to Improve Memory An active brain can certainly help in improving memory by strengthening the connections between neural impulses in brain. READ MORE Head Injury Head injury or traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of disability among children and young adults that leads to varying degrees of physical and mental stability. Fortunately, it is also one of the preventable brain disorder. READ MORE Brain Tumor Up to date information about brain tumor, the most common solid tumor in children and the third leading cause of death in young adults. It impairs an individuals physical and cognitive abilities. READ MORE Brilliant Human Brain - Animation The most amazing and complex organ in the entire universe, the human brain continues to remain an enigma. READ MORE Ataxia Ataxia affects coordination. Gait becomes unstable and the patient loses balance. The cerebellum or its inputs and/or outputs are affected. READ MORE Parkinsons Disease Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease caused by progressive dopamine brain cells loss. Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are correctable to an extent. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Accident and Trauma Care Vent Forte (Theophylline) Drug Side Effects Calculator More News on: Parkinsons DiseaseParkinsons Disease Surgical TreatmentBrainBrain FactsAtaxia
