FeaturedNeuroscience·July 10, 2013·7 min readA Fundamental Problem for Brain MappingA new paper takes on brain mapping studies; forcing scientists to rethink the rules of neuroimaging.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 19, 2013·3 min readStudy Finds Altered Brain Connections in Epilepsy PatientsPatients with temporal lobe epilepsy have widespread, abnormal connections in their brains. The finding could provide new clues for diagnosis and treatment, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 16, 2014·3 min readBrain on AutopilotResearchers analyse 1.6 billion connection within the brain simultaneously and find the highest agreement between structure and information flow in the "default mode network".Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 12, 2014·4 min readNicotine Withdrawal Weakens Brain Connections Tied to Self Control Over Cigarette CravingsNew research suggests the high relapse rate in smokers could be explained by diminished connectivity in key brain networks.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 16, 2014·5 min readADHD Brain Study Finds Slower Development of Key ConnectionsConnections between key brain networks develop more slowly in children and teens with ADHD, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 12, 2015·5 min readNovel Memory Pathway Helps Us Recognize What’s New and What’s FamiliarResearchers have identified a novel neural network which processes incoming information based on whether it’s something we’ve experienced previously or not.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 5, 2015·6 min readHow Positive Stimuli Provides Positive Benefits to the Distracted BrainResearchers have identified how the brain processes and differentiates between negative and positive emotions.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 7, 2016·4 min readQuestioning Our Morality: Zoning Out or Deep Thinking?According to researchers, stories that force us to think about our deepest moral values activate a brain region once thought to be on autopilot.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 19, 2016·4 min readBlackouts in the Brain: Complete Systems Perspective on Alzheimer’sStudy provides new insights into how large scale brain networks and small scale molecules contribute to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 1, 2016·3 min readCognitive Deficits in People With Brain Injury May Be Result of Connectivity DisruptionsResearchers have identified complex brain connectivity patterns in TBI patients that may explain cognitive deficits.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 1, 2016·7 min readBrain Changes Seen in Veterans With PTSD Following Mindfulness TrainingResearchers report veterans with PTSD were better able to manage invasive traumatic memories with the help of mindfulness training.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 1, 2016·4 min readBaby, Are We Born To Run? Love of Exercise Begins in the WombResearchers report veterans with PTSD were better able to manage invasive traumatic memories with the help of mindfulness training.Read More