FeaturedNeuroscience·March 22, 2018·3 min readFrom Signal Propagation to Consciousness: A Potential Connection DiscoveredResearchers investigate the neural mechanisms behind consciousness.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 8, 2018·3 min readHow the Brain Might Compensate Stress During LearningA new study reveals how the brain manages to perform learned categorization while under stress.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 2, 2018·4 min readNetworks of Brain Activity Predict Vulnerability to DepressionA new mouse study discovers different networks of brain activity in animals more susceptible to developing depression following a stressful event.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 1, 2018·4 min readA Better Way to Treat DepressionResearchers have identified a new target for the treatment of major depressive disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 28, 2018·5 min readOver Years, Depression Changes the BrainA new study reports those who suffer from persistent depression lasting more than ten years have higher levels of neuroinflammation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 21, 2018·5 min readMovie Memento Uncovers How the Brain Remembers and Interprets Events From CluesUsing the movie Memento, researchers discover how the brain creates memories to piece together complex story lines.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 20, 2018·3 min readEvery Experience the Brain Perceives is UniqueA new study reports neural activity in the prefrontal cortex reacts as though every experience is brand new, even if the event is similar to ones that have previously occurred. Researchers say this could account for feelings of déjà vu.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 13, 2018·2 min readBrain Circuits that Trigger Fear Relapse IdentifiedResearchers report connections between the hippocampus and a specific type of neuron in the prefrontal cortex are involved in fear relapse. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 12, 2018·3 min readBrain Scans Show Why People Get Aggressive After a Drink or TwoAccording to a new study, the display of aggression following the consumption of alcohol is linked to a dip in activity in the prefrontal cortex.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·February 9, 2018·2 min readSeparating Trash From Treasure: How the Brain Assigns Value to ObjectsA new study from JHU researchers finds the brain can assign the value to an object in less than a tenth of a second; roughly the same amount of time as it takes to recognize an object.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·January 29, 2018·4 min readGlial Cells Play Key Role in Regulating Motivation for Drug in Heroin AddictionResearchers report in glial cells, drug induced plasticity can reduce the motivation for heroin. The findings could help develop new treatments for opioid addiction.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 23, 2018·3 min readThe Ins and Outs of Area 25Researchers have mapped pathways in the A25 region of the prefrontal cortex. The brain region is implicated in emotion and memory processes.Read More