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Research Findings
Study Shows Brain Activity Influences Immune Function
September 2, 2003

Center Founder Richard Davidson is the senior author of a study exploring possible direct link between increased activity in the brain region associated with positive affect and an increase in immune system response

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Research Findings
Meditation Produces Positive Changes in the Brain
February 6, 2003

Center Founder Richard Davidson leads study that finds lasting changes in brain, immune system due to participation in short mindfulness meditation program

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Brain Images Reveal Effects of Antidepressants
February 6, 2003

Center Founder Richard Davidson is co-author of a study on brain activity in clinically depressed individuals that could be used to predetermine the effectiveness of antideppressants

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Mind, Brain and Emotion
Brain Study Sheds Light on Impulsive Violence
July 27, 2000

Study finds breakdown in emotion regulation may lead to impulsive acts of violence

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Well-Being in Adults
Mind-Body Research Highlights
September 29, 1999

Richard Davidson oversees study exploring differences in brain circuitry and the resulting physiological and emotional responses due to stress in older women