Learning produces changes in connectivity via multiple synaptic mechanisms that are consistent with observed behavioral changes. Read More
Study 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
15-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
Infants who experience poor sleep quality and disrupted sleep may be at increased risk of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems as toddlers. Read More
Do 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
Being 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
A new NIH funded study will use C. elegans to discover the secrets behind serotonin's influence on behavior. Read More
New findings about dopaminergic neurons in the striatum could have implications for treating Parkinson's disease and Tourette syndrome. Read More
Completed intentions are often not deactivated immediately but continue to affect people, especially when it comes to implementing new intentions. Read More
While people believe advertising and political campaigns exploit psychological research to control their unconscious behavior, many still feel the choices they make are their own. Read More
A new replication of the Marshmallow Test finds the test retains its predictive power, even when the statistical sample is more diverse. Read More
The human brain has a mathematical probabilistic representation of what it considers to be important in our surroundings. Read More
