FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 7, 2014·3 min readGenes Contribute to Behavior Differences Between Fierce and Friendly RatsResearchers have identified gene regions which contribute to differences between aggressive and more timid behavior in rats.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·November 6, 2014·2 min readCoping with StressResearchers discover miR19b modulates behavioral response to chronic stress in mice.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 28, 2014·4 min readPair Bonding Reinforced in the BrainThe song control system in the brain of zebra finches is also active during simple communication calls, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2014·4 min readAre Male Brains Wired to Ignore Food for Sex?Researchers report nematodes can suppress their ability to locate food in favor of finding a mate.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·October 13, 2014·5 min readChemical Derived from Broccoli Sprouts Shows Promise in Treating AutismSulforaphane, a chemical derived from broccoli sprouts, could help improve behavioral and social problems associated with ASD, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2014·4 min readStrategic or Random? How the Brain ChoosesRandom behavior is triggered by a temporary disconnect of information about past experiences from decision making, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 12, 2014·4 min readTipping the Balance of BehaviorResearchers discover antagonistic neuron populations in the amygdala of mice which controls whether the animals engage in social behavior or asocial repetitive self grooming.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 9, 2014·2 min readBrain Structure Could Predict Risky BehaviorAccording to researchers, the volume of your parietal cortex could predict whether or not you are a risk taker.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 2, 2014·5 min readBrain Link to Primacy in PrimatesSocial status can determine differences between sizes of different brain regions in primates, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 29, 2014·4 min readResearchers Identify Origin and Purpose of the Facial Expression for AngerA new study reports on the functional advantages which caused the specific appearance of the human's angry face to evolve.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 15, 2014·2 min readBrain Imaging Shows Brain Differences in Risk Taking TeensA neuroimaging study reports connections between certain brain regions are amplified in teens who are more prone to taking risks.Read More
