FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 17, 2017·5 min readGenetic Discovery Provides New Insight Into Cognitive DisordersA new study reports researchers have discovered some of the genes responsible for cognitive ability. They believe the findings could help in the development of treatments for cognitive disorders such as schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 9, 2017·4 min readBrain Impairments in Preterm Infants May Begin in the WombAccording to researchers, even before a preterm infant is born, they may have alterations in the brain's neural networks that could contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 6, 2017·2 min readHow Memory Shapes Our Perception of the PresentUnderstanding how memory can shape our perception of the present could help people with learning disorders to stay on task, researchers believe.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 16, 2016·3 min readNon-Invasive Brain Stimulation Improves Cognitive ControlApplying transcranial direct current stimulation to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can help to improve cognitive control and may be a beneficial treatment for those with autism, schizophrenia and ADHD, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 9, 2016·3 min readLink Between Paternal Aging, Autism and ADHDA new study examines the role paternal aging may play in the development of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring with an inherited genetic mutation of Pax6.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 4, 2016·4 min readData Scientists Find Causal Relation in Characteristics of ADHDResearchers suggest more emphasis be placed on attention deficit rather than hyperactivity in people with ADHD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 21, 2016·3 min readMusical Training Creates New Brain Connections in ChildrenAccording to researchers, taking music lessons can increase brain fiber connections in children. Music lessons may also prove a useful tool in treating Autism and ADHD.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 16, 2016·3 min readAllergies During Pregnancy Contribute to Changes in Brain of Offspring: Rat StudyResearchers have found significant changes in the brain make up of fetuses and newborn rats exposed to allergens during pregnancy.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 11, 2016·4 min readFun and Comfort With Exercise Helps Young People With Autism Remain ActiveResearchers suggest that to inspire young people with autism and ADHD to exercise, people need to make the activities fun.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 31, 2016·3 min readUnderstanding Mind-Wandering Could Shed Light on Mental IllnessA new framework could help provide a better understanding of the stream of consciousness in people who suffer from certain mental illnesses.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 31, 2016·2 min readBrain Regulates Social Behavior Differences in Males and FemalesSerotonin and arginine-vasopressin act in opposite ways in males and females to influence aggression and dominance, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 20, 2016·3 min readStudy Estimates ADHD Symptom Persistence into AdulthoodResearchers report sixty percent of children with ADHD demonstrate persistent symptoms into their mid 20's.Read More
