FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 23, 2018·6 min readGut Microbiota of Infants Predicts Obesity in ChildrenA new study reports the gut microbiota composition of a child at 2 years of age is associated with body mass index at age 12. Researchers say studying a toddler's gut bacteria may help identify children most at risk of obesity.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 23, 2018·5 min readSchadenfreude Sheds Light on Darker Side of HumanityResearchers say dehumanization seems to be at the core of schadenfreude, the sense of pleasure at other peoples' misfortune.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 23, 2018·3 min readSmell of Lavender is Relaxing and Could Help Treat AnxietyAccording to researchers, the scent of lavender is not only relaxing, the active compound, linalool, may help to treat anxiety disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 23, 2018·4 min readBrain Wave Device Enhances Memory FunctionEntrainment devices not only enhance theta wave activity, they also may help boost memory performance, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 23, 2018·3 min readReversing Memory Loss: Mouse StudyResearchers report osterocalcin, a naturally occurring hormone, can help boost memory in aging mice. The findings pave the way for new treatments to help stave off, and possibly reverse memory loss in humans.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 22, 2018·3 min readTargeting a Hunger Hormone to Treat ObesityResearchers have identified a signaling pathway that appears to be responsible for hunger. Targeting the pathway, researchers say, could be key to finding new treatments to curb obesity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 22, 2018·3 min readAsian Elephants Could Be the Math Kings of the JungleResearchers report Asian elephants appear to possess numerical abilities similar to humans.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 22, 2018·7 min readHow the Brain Perceives PlacesA new study sheds light on how the brain is able to perceive our environment. Researchers say the brain has two distinct systems, one for place recognition and the other for navigation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 22, 2018·3 min readNose Breathing Enhances Memory ConsolidationA new study reports you may be able to improve long term memory consolidation by simply breathing through your nose.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 22, 2018·5 min readDeep Brain Stimulation Not Effective For Treating Early Alzheimer’sResearchers report deep brain stimulation has little benefit for those suffering from early onset Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 22, 2018·4 min readWishful Thinking is RewardA new study reports the reward system in our brains may affect our judgments.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 22, 2018·3 min readOne in Ten Heavy Cannabis Users Experience Withdrawal After QuittingResearchers report 1 in 10 people who are heavy cannabis users experience cannabis withdrawal syndrome upon quitting.Read More