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FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 17, 2020What it means when animals have beliefsResearchers proposed four criteria to understand and investigate animal belief systems. Findings suggest flexible behavior caused by belief is exhibited in the behavior of rats, chimpanzees, and dogs. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 24, 2020Behavioral disorders more common in children exposed to maternal antenatal corticosteroidsChildren exposed to maternal antenatal corticosteroids had higher rates of emotional, behavioral, and psychological developmental disorders than their peers whose mothers did not take the drug. Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·May 19, 2020Observing the freely behaving brain in actionA newly developed head-mounted miniature microscope can capture images of all cortical layers of a freely moving rat. Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·May 4, 2020How synaptic changes translate to behavior changesLearning produces changes in connectivity via multiple synaptic mechanisms that are consistent with observed behavioral changes. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 8, 2020Brain discovery suggests source of lifelong behavioral issuesStudy identifies AIM1 inflammasomes as crucial players in the development of a properly formed central nervous system by removing genetically compromised cells. The findings shed light on neurodevelopmental dysfunctions which occur and give rise to behavioral related disorders. Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 13, 2020Early behavioral marker for autism identified15-month-old infants with an older sibling on the autism spectrum, and who experience social difficulties, such as insecure-resistant parental attachment, are more than nine times more likely to be diagnosed with ASD. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 11, 2020Poor sleep in infancy linked to behavioral and emotional problems in toddlersInfants who experience poor sleep quality and disrupted sleep may be at increased risk of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems as toddlers. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 4, 2020Five amazing facts about your brainDo you know how many milliliters of blood is delivered to the brain per heartbeat, or whether you experience pain during brain surgery? Researchers explore five things you probably didn't know about the human brain. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 25, 2020Cynicism and disrespect: A vicious cycleBeing treated disrespectfully by others can lead to cynicism about human nature, and in turn, cynicism about human nature can lead people to treat others with disrespect. Read More
