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The image shows the position of the amygdala in the brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 3, 2013·4 min read

Kids Whose Bond With Mother Was Disrupted Early in Life Show Changes in Brain

A new neuroimaging study finds children who experienced maternal deprivation show different responses in the amygdala.

This image shows thombin in the spinal cord.

Featured Neurology

·December 3, 2013·4 min read

Molecular Sensor Detects Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers devise a new molecular sensor which can detect multiple sclerosis at its earliest stage.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 3, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Turn Current Sound Localization Theories ‘On their Ear’

Researchers challenge the theories of how people localize sound and explain why neural responses to sound are so diverse.

These brain scans shows the impact of oxytocin.

Autism Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 3, 2013·2 min read

A Single Spray of Oxytocin Improves Brain Function in Children with Autism

A single dose of oxytocin can enhance brain activity while processing social information in children with autism, a new study reports.

The image shows the different mapping in the brain scans between men and women.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 2, 2013·4 min read

Brain Connectivity Study Reveals Striking Differences Between Men and Women

Using neuroimaging technology, researchers reveal striking differences in brain connectivity between men and women.

The image shows a child holding a sign with the word autism written on it.

Autism Featured

·December 2, 2013·3 min read

Air Pollution and Genetics Combine to Increase Risk for Autism

Researchers find exposure to air pollution appears to increase the risk of developing autism in those which a specific genetic disposition to the disorder.

The image shows a normal brain slice and a brain slice of with severe AD.

Featured Neurology

·December 2, 2013·2 min read

New Study Suggests Low Vitamin D Causes Damage to Brain

A diet which is low in vitamin D could cause damage to the brain, a new study reports.

This image shows nurses working in an ICU.

Featured Neurology

·December 2, 2013·2 min read

Uniform Protocols, Clear Standards For Determining Brain Death Would Offer Significant Benefits

A new report urges clear standards and uniform protocols to be developed for declaring a patient brain dead.

Featured Psychology

·November 30, 2013·2 min read

The Pauses that Refresh the Memory

Researchers discover certain symptoms of schizophrenia could arise from uncontrolled activation of neurons which help build memories during rest periods.

This is a drawing of a DNA double helix.

Featured Genetics

·November 29, 2013·5 min read

Study Connects Dots Between Genes and Human Behavior

A new study provides greater understanding of how genes influence brain structures, cognitive abilities and how neural circuits produce language.

Featured Neuroscience

·November 29, 2013·4 min read

Memories Are Geotagged with Spatial Information

A new study which used a video game where people navigate through a virtual town helps researchers to pinpoint how spatial information is incorporated into memory, and why remembering a specific experience can trigger memories of events which occurred in the same location.