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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 24, 2014·5 min readChoice Bias: A Quirky Byproduct of Learning from RewardChoice bias is a byproduct of learning from reward, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 11, 2014·5 min readBrain Activity in Sex Addiction Mirrors That of Drug AddictionA new neuroimaging study finds pornography triggers brain activity of sex addicts much the same way as drugs trigger the brains of drug addicts.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 30, 2014·3 min readLead in Kids’ Blood Linked With Behavioral and Emotional ProblemsA new study reports emotional and behavioral problems can occur with even low exposure to lead. Additionally, as the levels of lead increase in the blood, so do the problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 19, 2014·6 min readScientists Tie Social Behavior to Activity in Specific Brain CircuitUsing optogenetics, researchers link a particular brain circuit to social interaction in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·June 8, 2014·5 min readQuick Getaway: How Flies Escape Looming PredatorsDepending on their circumstances, fruit flies can deploy two escape behaviors, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 27, 2014·4 min readOutgrowing Emotional EgocentricityIn order to overcome their egocentric take on the world, the supramarginal gyrus region of the brain must be developed in children, a new study reports.Read More
