FeaturedPsychology·November 7, 2014·4 min readThe Best Sensory Experience for Learning a Dance SequenceResearchers investigate the best way in which dancers learn their routines.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurology·November 5, 2014·2 min readBrain Changes Linked to Prematurity May Explain Risk of Neurodevelopmental DisordersA new study could help explain why preterm babies are at higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 23, 2014·2 min readReminiscing Can Help Boost Mental PerformanceResearchers report performance of complex mental tasks can be boosted by 'off task' mental activities, such as reminiscing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 22, 2014·2 min readLight Alcohol Consumption During Later Life Associated With Better Episodic MemoryModerate alcohol consumption in people over the age of 60 is linked to greater hippocampal volume and better episodic memory, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2014·4 min readMyelin Vital for Learning New Practical SkillsA new study provides evidence of myelin's role in learning and retaining new skills.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 11, 2014·5 min readAutism as a Disorder of PredictionResearchers present a new hypothesis that autism might be rooted in an impaired ability to predict events or other people's reactions.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 10, 2014·1 min readSimilar But Different: New Discovery for Neurodegenerative DiseaseResearchers report people with PSP experience more severe and extensive cognitive impairments than those with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 8, 2014·3 min readIn a Battle of Brains, Bigger Isn’t Always BetterBigger brains don't necessarily mean greater intelligence, at least in mice and rats, a new study reports. The findings could have major implications for the future of research into learning and behavior.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2014·2 min readNeuroscientists Use Snail Research to Help Explain “Chemo Brain”A new study provides a possible explanation as to what causes cognitive and memory problems associated with chemotherapy treatments.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 6, 2014·3 min readWhy Is Educational Achievement Heritable?Educational achievement is heritable and is a combination of numerous traits, not just intelligence, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 22, 2014·3 min readCompound from Hops Aids Cognitive Function in Young AnimalsResearchers discover the xanthohumol, a flavinoid found in hops, can improve cognitive function in young mice but not in older animals.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·September 22, 2014·3 min readBrainwave Test Could Improve Autism Diagnosis and ClassificationResearchers suggest measuring how fast the brain responds to sounds and sights may help with earlier diagnosis of ASD.Read More
