FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·June 17, 2015·4 min readSocial Insects May Share Brain PowerAccording to a new study, as social behavior evolved, brain regions for central cognitive processing shrank in social insect species.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 17, 2015·5 min readTwitter Meme Mapping Method Reveals Neural Networks for Higher Cognition When Applied to BrainApplying social network models to the brain reveals neural networks responsible for higher cognition, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 16, 2015·4 min readDepressed and Stressed Women Have Lower Levels of Longevity HormoneA new study reports women with symptoms of clinical depression have lower levels of klotho in their blood.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 8, 2015·3 min readDoes Creativity Share a Genetic Root With Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder?According to a new study, genes linked to creativity could also increase the risk of developing some psychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 8, 2015·5 min readStudy Links Surgical Anesthesia to Lower IQ and Decreased Gray Matter Density in Young ChildrenA new study reports children who received general anesthetic prior to the age of four had lower IQ, decreased gray matter density in posterior areas of the brain and diminished language comprehension.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 5, 2015·4 min readAge Related Memory Loss Put To The TestA new study reports that while the ability to recall specific details may diminish with age, other types of memories may not.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 5, 2015·2 min readFeeling the Effects of Sleep Deprivation? Stop Eating so LateAccording to new research, eating less late at night could help stave off some of the effects of sleep deprivation.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 3, 2015·4 min readIncreased Grey Matter in Those With Higher Levels of Moral ReasoningA new study reports people with higher levels of moral reasoning appear to have increased grey matter volume in areas of the brain associated with complex social behavior and decision making.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 26, 2015·3 min readBabies are Able to Learn Abstract Relations Before They can SpeakAccording to a new study, analogical learning processes are present in prelinguistic babies.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 13, 2015·3 min readHippocampus Shape Affects How Well Individuals Perform in Memory TestsA new study reports people with a broader hippocampus tend to perform better on certain memory tests.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 5, 2015·4 min readPeople with Type 1 Diabetes Show Signs of Accelerated Brain Aging Related to Cognitive ProblemsA new study reports people with type 1 diabetes appear to have accelerated brain aging which correlates with slower information processing.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 4, 2015·4 min readCould Green Tea Extract and Exercise Hinder Alzheimer’s Progression?A new study reports green tea extract and exercise appears to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice.Read More