FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 13, 2021·5 min readJust 10% Of Kids With ADHD Outgrow ItContrary to popular belief, most children with ADHD do not grow out of the disorder. Instead, it manifests in different ways during adulthood through verbal impulsivity, difficulties in decision making, and impulsive behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 4, 2021·6 min readFine Particulate Air Pollution Associated With Higher Risk of DementiaA small increase in fine particular air pollution over a decade within certain areas of Seattle was associated with significantly increased dementia risks for those living in the areas.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·August 2, 2021·5 min readRetina Hardwired to Predict Path of Moving ObjectsNeural circuits within the retina are able to generate the information required to predict the movement and path of an object before visual signals leave the eye, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 20, 2021·4 min read75% Of Sexual Assault Survivors Have PTSD One Month Later81% of sexual assault survivors experienced PTSD symptoms one week following the attack, and 75% reported PTSD one month after being assaulted. Researchers report a significant number of assault survivors experience relief from PTSD symptoms three months after their attack.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 11, 2021·4 min readThe Impact of Police Action on Population HealthA new model shows how different encounters with the police can affect population health at multiple levels.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 1, 2021·5 min readHow Long Can a Person Live? The 21st Century May See a Record-BreakerExtreme longevity will continue to rise over the 21st Century. Researchers estimate a lifespan of between 125 to 130 years will be possible.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 11, 2021·4 min readResearchers Use Eel-Like Protein to Control BrainParapinopsin, a protein found in lamprey, is being used by researchers to manipulate brain circuitry. The protein is able to switch off specific brain circuits.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 8, 2021·6 min readChronic Sinus Inflammation Appears to Alter Brain ActivityResearchers link the inflammation associated with chronic sinus infections to alterations in brain activity in networks that govern cognition, external stimuli, and introspection. The findings shed light on why people suffering from sinus infections often report poor concentration and other short-term cognitive problems.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 18, 2021·4 min readCould Leak in Blood-Brain Barrier Be Cause of Poor Memory?Researchers investigate the role the blood-brain barrier may play in age-related memory problems.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 10, 2021·7 min readHelpful Behavior During Pandemic Tied to Recognizing Common HumanityPeople who displayed pro-social behaviors, including wearing masks or donating goods, even when it came at a personal cost, were more likely to be aware of the connections they share with other people.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 4, 2021·5 min readCan’t Solve a Riddle? The Answer Might Lie in Knowing What Doesn’t WorkKnowing when your train of thought is off track is central to finding the correct answer while problem-solving.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 27, 2021·6 min readOn Nights Before a Full Moon, People Go to Bed Later and Sleep LessUbiquitously, whether a person lives in a rural or urban area, the phases of the moon affect sleep patterns. Researchers found people sleep less and go to bed later on nights before a full moon. Findings suggest our circadian cycles appear to be synchronized with luna phases.Read More