FeaturedPsychology·July 14, 2015·5 min readCurbing Addiction Cravings With Intellectual StimulationResearchers report time spent in a stimulating learning environment can help buffer the brain against the effects of drug dependence.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 18, 2015·3 min readNeural Pathway Provides New Insight into Cocaine AddictionManipulating the activity of Activin receptors could decrease relapse behaviors in cocaine addiction, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 17, 2015·6 min readReverse Depression by Recalling Happier MemoriesResearchers use optogenetics to reactivate happy memories and curb symptoms of depression.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·May 6, 2015·5 min readCorrelation Between Sleep Loss and Mental Health Problems in ChildrenAccording to a new study, four year old children with sleep disorders have higher risks of developing psychiatric problems during later childhood.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 6, 2015·4 min readStudy Finds Punishment May Guide Behavior More Effectively Than RewardA new study reports punishment may be more likely to influence behavior outcomes than reward.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 30, 2015·4 min readChemogenetic Technique Turns Mouse Behavior On and OffA new, non-invasive technique helps researchers to modulate neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 30, 2015·6 min readNeural Circuits for Multiple Senses Involved in Choosing Appropriate Action MappedA new study reports researchers have successfully mapped the neural circuit involved in combining pain and vibration sensations which trigger escape behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 29, 2015·4 min readResearchers Discover Brain Circuitry Responsible for Encoding Positive and Negative Learned AssociationsResearchers identify neural circuitry responsible for fear and reward learning in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 2, 2015·5 min readMale Mice Sing Complex Songs to Woo FemalesIn order to seduce females, male mice sing surprisingly complex songs, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 25, 2015·3 min readBehavioral and Cognitive Impairment Linked to Prenatal Exposure to Everyday Air PollutantsResearchers report prenatal exposure to PAH can contribute to offspring developing behavioral and cognitive problems due to disruptive effects on early brain development.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 19, 2015·3 min readChanging Neurochemical Balance Makes Us More CompassionateAccording to a new study, altering the levels of dopamine in the prefrontal cortex makes individuals more compassionate towards others.Read More