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·October 3, 2013·2 min read

Drowsy Drosophila Shed Light on Sleep and Hunger

Researchers find a key function of the neuropeptide sNPF which regulates sleep, hunger and metabolism in Drosophila.

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Featured Psychology

·October 3, 2013·2 min read

How Depression Blurs Memories

The more depressed a person is, the harder it is for them to distinguish between similar items or experiences, a new study finds.

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Featured Psychology

·August 16, 2013·2 min read

Female Frogs Prefer Males Who Multitask

Female frogs prefer males whose calls reflect their ability to multitask effectively, a new study suggests.

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Featured Psychology

·August 2, 2013·2 min read

Injuries From Teen Fighting Deal a Blow to IQ

A new study links physical fighting and fight related injuries in teens to cognitive decline.

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Featured Psychology

·August 2, 2013·2 min read

Study Finds Night Owls More Likely to be Psychopaths

A new study suggests those who stay up late into the night are more likely to display anti-social personality trait and psychopathic tendencies.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 31, 2013·3 min read

Robots Strike Fear in the Hearts of Fish

Researchers use bio-inspired robots to elicit fear response in zebrafish. They also discover the reaction can be modulated by alcohol.

Featured Neuroscience

·July 15, 2013·3 min read

Missing Brain Enzyme Leads to Abnormal Levels of Fear in Mice

A new study shows a missing brain protein could lead to abnormal levels of fear.

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Featured Neuroscience

·July 12, 2013·2 min read

Visualizing A Memory Trace

Whole brain neuroimaging study reveals the neural networks involved in retrieving long-term memories during decision making.

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Featured Neuroscience

·July 10, 2013·7 min read

A Fundamental Problem for Brain Mapping

A new paper takes on brain mapping studies; forcing scientists to rethink the rules of neuroimaging.

The image shows areas of the brain that can be affected by sensory processing disorders.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 9, 2013·5 min read

Breakthrough Study Reveals Biological Basis for Sensory Processing Disorders in Kids

Researchers discover children with sensory processing disorder have quantifiable differences in brain structure. The finding shows a biological basis for the disorder which sets it apart from other neurodevelopmental disorders.

This brain scan image shows activation in the bilateral TPJ and DMPFC.

Featured Psychology

·July 5, 2013·6 min read

How the Brain Creates the ‘Buzz’ that Helps Ideas Spread

Researchers identify brain regions associated with the successful spread of ideas, often called "buzz". Messages which will go viral on social media can be predicted, according to the study.