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
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 12, 2014·3 min readBrain Inflammation Dramatically Disrupts Memory Retrieval NetworksA new study provides additional insight into the cognitive losses often seen as a result of chemotherapy and in some autoimmune diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 11, 2014·5 min readSame Genes Drive Maths and Reading AbilityResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeuroscience Opinions·May 30, 2014·9 min readThe Race to the Top: The Use of ‘Smart Drugs’ to Excel in Academia and in the Professional WorldZaheera Shabbir presents her opinion about the use of nootropics as smart drugs to enhance cognitive abilities.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 20, 2014·2 min readAlcohol Is Not a Direct Cause of Cognitive Impairment in Older MenNew research claims alcohol consumption is not a direct cause of cognitive impairment in older men.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 15, 2014·2 min readHeavy Drinking Speeds Memory Loss in Middle Aged MenAccording to a new study, middle aged men who consume more than 36 grams of alcohol per day could speed their memory loss by up to six years later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 20, 2013·4 min readThe Logistics of LearningTwo new studies provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms that underlie the learning process.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 18, 2013·3 min readBrain Area Attacked by Alzheimer’s Links Learning and RewardsResearchers question whether the posterior cingulate cortex actively dampens cognitive performance or monitors performance and attempts to improve it when required.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 17, 2013·2 min read‘Chemobrain’ Linked to Disrupted Brain NetworksPatients who experience chemobrain after treatment for cancer show brain network disruptions, researchers report.Read More
Neuroscience·December 12, 2013·2 min readBrain Structure Shows Affinity With NumbersResearchers show the individual differences in how we process numbers have a structural basis in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 28, 2013·2 min readEat Crow If You Think I’m A Bird-BrainResearchers demonstrate how the brains of crows produce intelligent behavior when the birds have to make strategic decisions.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 13, 2013·5 min readYour Brain Sees Things You Don’tAccording to a new study, the brain processes and understands visual inputs that we might not consciously perceive.Read More
