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A new study suggests the taste of beer, even without the intoxicating effects of alcohol, triggers the release of dopamine in the brain (making us crave more).
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Starting in March, the Obama administration will start funding for a project called the “Brain Activity Map.” Scientists say they plan to build a complete map of the human brain. Click to learn why.
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A new study suggests the taste of beer, even without the intoxicating effects of alcohol, triggers the release of dopamine in the brain (making us crave more).