FeaturedPsychology·May 23, 2017·6 min readAnalyzing Children’s Ability to Detect ‘Sins of Omission’According to researchers, under the right conditions, children as young as 4 can discern misleading, but technically accurate, information.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·May 23, 2017·3 min readDo You See What I See? Visual Perception May Depend on Environment and BirthplaceA new study reveals the ability to perceive differences between similar images may depend on the cultural background of the person viewing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 18, 2017·4 min readHealthy Brain Aging Linked to Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids in the BloodResearchers add to evidence that omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids promote health brain aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 16, 2017·4 min readExercise Can Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’sAnother new study finds those who exercise have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 15, 2017·4 min readCertain Immune Reactions to Viruses Cause Learning ProblemsA new study reports researchers have discovered the mechanism which may cause learning disorders and memory problems as a result of the immune system's reaction to viral infections like HIV and flu.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 12, 2017·3 min readDementia Related Brain Changes Seen Before Memory Problems Are NoticeableResearchers have identified a potential neuroimaging predictor for dementia that highlights brain structural changes that may occur years before people even notice memory problems.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 11, 2017·4 min readA Closer Look at Mild Cognitive ImpairmentStudy reveals 46.5% of people who were diagnosed with MCI later tested as 'normal' during a follow-up assessment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 11, 2017·4 min readBeauty Requires ThoughtResearchers report distractions can detract from the experience of beauty, and sensuous pleasures can also be beautiful.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 9, 2017·5 min readDad’s Involvement With Baby Early On Associated With Mental Development BoostAccording to researchers, dads who interact more with their children during the first few months of life have a positive impact on their baby's cognitive development.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 8, 2017·5 min readHumanlike Ways of Thinking Evolved 1.8 Million Years AgoA new study places the appearance of modern humanlike cognition at the emergence of Homo erectus 1.8 million years ago, 600,000 years before the appearance of Neanderthals.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 3, 2017·2 min readSmell of Rosemary Can Aid Children’s Working MemoryAccording to researchers, the aroma of rosemary essential oils could help enhance cognitive performance of children in a classroom setting.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 3, 2017·4 min readGene Mutation May Speed Up Memory Loss in Alzheimer’sResearchers have identified a gene mutation that can accelerate memory loss and cognitive function in those at risk of Alzheimer's disease.Read More