FeaturedNeuroscience·February 10, 2016·5 min read‘Brain Road Map’ Reflects Behavioral Differences Between the SexesResearchers believe their findings could provide new insights into personalized medicine and treatments for specific disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 10, 2016·3 min readFor Kids, A Word’s Worth More Than A Thousand PicturesWords are more powerful than appearance in how adults respond to and feel about young children, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 9, 2016·5 min readSocial Hormone Promotes Cooperation in Risky SituationsAccording to a new study, the hormone arginine vasopressin promotes trust and cooperation in humans who are in risky situations.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 9, 2016·5 min readHow Brain Size Affects Hunting Strategy in the Insect WorldResearchers are studying hunting behaviors in various flying insects to determine how their visual systems influence their attack strategy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2016·12 min readAggression’s Role in the Creation of New Nerve CellsResearchers report that after an aggressive encounter, mice who 'won' a fight showed signs of new neuron growth in the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 4, 2016·5 min readMathematically Modelling How The Brain Makes Complex DecisionsA new study reports researchers have successfully created a biologically realistic math model which captures how the brain learns and makes complex decisions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 4, 2016·3 min readFruit Flies Adjust Courtship Song Based on DistanceResearchers report male fruit flies can adjust the amplitude of his courtship song, depending on how far away the female is.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 4, 2016·3 min readResearchers Identify New Syndrome That Causes Obesity and Intellectual DisabilitiesResearchers have identified a new genetic syndrome that causes obesity and mental health problems in six families. The syndrome has an effect on the hypothalamus.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·February 2, 2016·4 min readNewly Identified Pathway Links Fetal Brain Development to Adult Social BehaviorStudy demonstrates a fetal origin for social and repetitive behavioral deficits, as seen in disorders like Autism.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 1, 2016·4 min readDisruptions to Embryonic Reprogramming Alter Adult Mouse BehaviorEpigenetic reprogramming in mouse embryos can lead to abnormal repetitive behaviors in adulthood, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·February 1, 2016·3 min readConversational Skills Improved in People With Autism by Blood Pressure MedicationResearchers report a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure may have the potential to improve some social functions in people with autism.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 28, 2016·3 min readStress Inhibits Spatial PerceptionResearchers report stress inhibits the perception of complex spatial information.Read More