AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 19, 2020·6 min readGene mutation linked to autism behaviorsMouse models with one good copy and one inactive copy of the MEF2C gene showed social deficits, hyperactivity, repetitive behaviors, and significant reductions in vocalization.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 19, 2020·3 min readObserving 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 19, 2020·4 min readBrain structure that controls our behavior discoveredResearchers implicate the inferior frontal junction area in controlling behavior and executive function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 4, 2020·2 min readHow 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, 2020·4 min readBrain 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, 2020·6 min readEarly 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, 2020·4 min readPoor 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, 2020·5 min readFive 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, 2020·3 min readCynicism 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 20, 2020·3 min readHow serotonin modulates behaviorA new NIH funded study will use C. elegans to discover the secrets behind serotonin's influence on behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 31, 2020·5 min readNew light shed on neuronal circuits involved in behavior, learning and dysfunctionNew findings about dopaminergic neurons in the striatum could have implications for treating Parkinson's disease and Tourette syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 10, 2020·3 min readWhat happens to deferred intentions in the brain?Completed intentions are often not deactivated immediately but continue to affect people, especially when it comes to implementing new intentions.Read More
