FeaturedNeuroscience·September 7, 2016·4 min readModel Maps Out Molecular Roots of Learning and Memory FormationResearchers have built a mathematical model that describes the molecular events associated with the beginning stage of learning and memory formation in the human brain.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 7, 2016·4 min readEmotionally Invested Parents Give Children a Leg Up in LifeAccording to researchers, children who have emotionally invested parents are more likely to be successful.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 6, 2016·5 min readHuman Spatial Memory is Made Up of Numerous Individual MapsResearchers investigate how spatial memories are formed.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 4, 2016·2 min readAre You Sure? High Levels of Knowledge About Topic Doubles Chances of False MemoriesPeople who express expert knowledge in certain subjects as almost twice as likely to have false memories about their topic of specialization, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 29, 2016·4 min readStudy Examines PTSD and Cognitive Impairment in World Trade Center RespondersA new study of 9/11 first responders helps confirm the link between cognitive impairment and PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 24, 2016·5 min readCognitively Challenging Activities May Reduce Alzheimer’s RiskA new study strengthens previous research that claims performing cognitive tasks later in life may reduce the risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 24, 2016·4 min readTHC Makes Rats Lazy and Less Willing to Try Cognitively Demanding TasksResearchers report that there may be some truth in the belief that marijuana causes laziness, in rats at least.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 22, 2016·5 min readWorld’s Most In Depth Study to Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’sResearchers announce a new study that aims to identify new biomarkers that can be detected during the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 19, 2016·6 min readZika Virus May Affect Adult Brain CellsA new study reports adult brain cells in areas associated with memory and learning may be vulnerable to the Zika virus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 17, 2016·3 min readGeneral Cognitive Ability May Be Result of Well Tuned Brain Network UpdatesA new study reports on better metal performance is linked to similar brain connectivity during rest and tasks.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 16, 2016·5 min readUsing the Outside World to Save on BrainpowerA new study helps to explain the ways in which forms of assistance affect what we know and what we think we know.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 16, 2016·4 min readExercise and Diet Can Reduce Build Up of Protein Linked to Alzheimer’sResearchers report a healthy diet, regular exercise and a normal BMI can help protect against the build up of proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More