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FeaturedNeurosciencevisual neuroscience·January 17, 2020Reward improves visual perceptual learning, but only after people sleepReward does not improve visual perception learning unless it is followed by a good night's sleep. Read More
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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 12, 2019Individuals are swayed by their peers, leading to more severe punishmentsPeer pressure can shift an individual's punitive preference across a variety of contexts. Groups induce conformity by forcing less caution and more impulsivity in individuals, and by amplifying the value of punishment. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 18, 2019Neuron type that acts as brain’s metronome discoveredA distinct fast-spiking interneuron subtype mediates perceptually relevant brain oscillations, independently of local field potential and sensory drive. Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 6, 2019HIV Drug Could Treat Alzheimer’s and Age Associated DisordersResearchers report a drug commonly used to help treat HIV can significantly reduce age related inflammation in mice. The study suggests the drug could hold promise for treating age related disorders including Alzheimer's disease, type 2 diabetes and Parkinson's disease. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 18, 2018Gut Microbiome Regulates Intestinal Immune SystemA new study reveals the gut microbiome regulates the immune system. Vitamin A is key to allowing the symbiotic relationship, researchers report. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 1, 2018Early Life Stress Hinders Neuron Development, Causing Attention Disorders: Mouse StudyFemale mice who experienced early life stress developed problems and had fewer neurons in areas of the brain responsible for regulating emotions and making sense of rules, researchers report. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 21, 2018Brain Computer Interface Enables People with Paralysis to Control TabletsResearchers report a brain computer interface can enable those with paralysis to directly operate tablet technology just by thinking about cursor movements and clicks. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 25, 2018Just a Few Drinks Can Change How Memories Are FormedResearchers report alcohol hijacks a conserved memory pathway in the brain and alters protein expressed in neurons, forming craving that fuel addiction. Read More
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