FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 29, 2016·4 min readDriven to Distraction: Analyzing the Psyche of Risky DriversResearchers note distinct behavioral profiles in repeat drunk drivers and those with speeding offenses.Read More
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Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·April 25, 2016·4 min readSocially Meaningful Sounds Can Improve HearingAccording to researchers, socially meaningful sounds can change the ear, making it easier to detect those sounds.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·April 24, 2016·5 min readA New Way to Measure Autism in BoysAccording to researchers, neuroimaging techniques could enhance diagnosis and improve treatments for boys with ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 21, 2016·5 min readFinding Sleep’s Sweet SpotThose who sleep and rise earlier appear to have better cardiovascular health, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 20, 2016·3 min readCombinations of Gut Bacteria Affects Myelin Content and Brain FunctionAccording to researchers, targeting specific gut bacteria could be a way to treat demyelinating diseases, like multiple sclerosis.Read More
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AutismFeaturedGenetics·April 12, 2016·3 min readUnderstanding Genes Linked to Autism Relevant Behavior in High Risk SiblingsResearchers report on a link between the dopamine system and initiating joint attention in children at high risk for autism.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·April 12, 2016·4 min readConcussion Can Alter Parent-Child RelationshipsA new study reveals the adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury on the quality of relationships children have with their parents.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 11, 2016·3 min readSocial Thinking in the Infant BrainStudy links neural responses from the motor system to overt social behaviors in infants.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 8, 2016·3 min readWillingness to Help Others May Be MeasuredA new study pinpoints which tests may be most accurate for providing information about prosocial behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 7, 2016·5 min readIs Risk-Taking Behavior Contagious?Researchers report on a contagion effect when it comes to risk taking behaviors.Read More