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
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 27, 2016·3 min readUsing Virtual Reality to Make Experiments More RealisticResearchers are using virtual reality avatars to investigate how real people behave in interactions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 21, 2016·5 min readWhy It’s So Hard to Break HabitsA new study reveals habits leave lasting marks on specific brain circuits, priming us to feed our cravings.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 20, 2016·4 min readThe Importance of Interactive Play for ChildrenA new study reports on the importance of interactive play for children's social and emotional development.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 20, 2016·2 min readLink Between Substance Abuse and Indoor Tanning IdentifiedA new study reports of a direct link between indoor tanning and substance abuse in high school aged children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·January 20, 2016·3 min readMusic and Flashing Lights Turn Rats into Problem GamblersResearchers report rats behave like problem gamblers when music and light cues were added to a 'rat casino' test environment.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 19, 2016·3 min readEmotion Matters: Dogs View Facial Expressions DifferentlyResearchers report on how the social gazing behavior of dogs resembles that of humans.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·January 13, 2016·4 min readHow Genetics and Environment Influence Antisocial BehaviorA new study reports a gene involved in emotional regulation may influence the long term impact of violence experienced in childhood on antisocial behavior later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 9, 2016·3 min readOxytocin Boost Could Relieve Postnatal Depression and Improve Parental BehaviorA new study reports giving mothers with postnatal depression hormone therapy with oxytocin could help improve their parenting behavior.Read More
