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Autism Featured Psychology

·August 12, 2014·5 min read

Overhaul of Our Understanding of Why Autism Potentially Occurs

A new study investigates why autism potentially occurs, develops and results in a diversity of symptoms.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·July 28, 2014·4 min read

Memory Relies on Astrocytes, the Brain’s Lesser Known Cells

Researchers show astrocytes are vital in cognitive function.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 11, 2014·5 min read

Same Genes Drive Maths and Reading Ability

Researchers leading a new study into the genetic basis of cognitive traits say around half the genes which influence how well a child reads also play a role in their math abilities.

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Featured Psychology

·July 10, 2014·3 min read

Understanding Consciousness

A new paper advocates for more scientific research on the subject of consciousness.

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Featured Psychology

·July 9, 2014·2 min read

Uninterrupted Playtime between Siblings Is Key for Learning

One key to learning is uninterrupted playtime between siblings, a new study reports.

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Featured Psychology

·June 25, 2014·5 min read

Neural Sweet Talk

A new study reports taste related words like 'sweet' or 'bitter' engage emotional centers in the brain more than literal words with the same meaning.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·June 18, 2014·4 min read

Portable Brain Mapping Device Allows Researchers to See Where Memory Fails Student Veterans

Using a portable brain mapping device, researchers discover limited prefrontal cortex activity among student veterans with PTSD when asked to recall information from simple memory tasks.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 4, 2014·2 min read

Crows’ Memories are Made of This

NCL neurons allow crows to remember things in the short term, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 3, 2014·3 min read

Brain Signals Link Physical Fitness to Better Language Skills in Kids

According to new research, children who are physically fit have faster and more robust neuroelectrical brain responses during reading tasks than their less fit peers.