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·May 30, 2014·9 min read

The Race to the Top: The Use of ‘Smart Drugs’ to Excel in Academia and in the Professional World

Zaheera Shabbir presents her opinion about the use of nootropics as smart drugs to enhance cognitive abilities.

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Featured Psychology

·April 19, 2014·4 min read

Study Finds Brain Training Overcomes Tics in Tourette Syndrome

Researchers report children with Tourette syndrome may unconsciously train their brains more effectively to manage their tics.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·April 18, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Discover Brain’s Anti Distraction System

Researchers reveal our brains rely on an active suppression mechanism to avoid distraction.

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·March 8, 2014·5 min read

Ever So Slight Delay Improves Decision Making Accuracy

Researchers discover decision making accuracy can be improved by postponing the onset of a decision by a fraction of a second.

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Featured Psychology

·February 26, 2014·5 min read

Study Ties Father’s Age at Childbearing to Higher Rates of Psychiatric, Academic Problems in Kids

A new study reports a father's advancing age at childbearing can lead to higher rates of psychological and academic problems for the offspring.

Featured Psychology

·February 4, 2014·3 min read

Brain Scans Show We Take Risks Because We Can’t Stop Ourselves

Engaging in risky behavior occurs because a person's self control system is not active enough, a new study reports.

Featured Genetics

·January 9, 2014·2 min read

Researchers Find Rare Genetic Cause of Tourette Syndrome

According to a new study, a rare genetic mutation which disrupts the production of histamine in the brain could be the cause of tics and other abnormalities associated with Tourette syndrome.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 13, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Improve Human Self-Control Through Electrical Brain Stimulation

Researchers successfully demonstrate a technique to enhance self control through a new form of brain stimulation.

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·October 24, 2013·9 min read

Genetic Analysis Reveals Insights into the Genetic Architecture of OCD, Tourette Syndrome

A new study confirms both OCD and TS are highly heritable. The research also reveals major differences between the underlying genetic makeup of both disorders.