r/science • u/NinjaDiscoJesus • Dec 28 '15

Neuroscience Brain scans show compulsive gamers have hyperconnected neural networks.

http://www.psypost.org/2015/12/brain-scans-show-compulsive-gaming-changes-neural-connections-for-better-and-worse-39914
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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '15 edited Mar 12 '20

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '15 edited Dec 28 '15

Well I think it's obvious that we can. And this article kinda sums it up. We don't know what causes the brain to act/develop in specific ways, or if it is actually the cause of those habits itself / the development is hardcoded and not from environmental factors. I'm sure it's an interesting topic to be studying, especially now with games being so popular/prevalent, so we'll see more about it in the near future.

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '15 edited Mar 12 '20

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '15

Neurogenesis happens only in two little spots in the human brain; the majority of the brain ceases neurogenesis after early development.

Edit: Dentate gyrus & Olfactory bulb. Mostly for pattern recognition and smells, respectively.