FeaturedNeuroscience·December 28, 2015·3 min readAbsence of Serotonin Alters Function and Development of Brain CircuitsA new study describes the role serotonin plays in brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 23, 2015·4 min readWindows of Brain Plasticity May Help Stress DisordersBrief periods of brain plasticity can provide opportunities to recover from stress disorders, researchers report.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 21, 2015·4 min readUnderstanding Social Impairments in AutismResearchers explain social impairments in autism using computational models.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 21, 2015·3 min readBrain Circuits Involved in Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effect IdentifiedNew understanding about ketamine's antidepressant effect could lead to the development of new, safer and quicker ways to treat depression.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 17, 2015·6 min readBrain Development Altered by Early Childhood DepressionResearchers discover the brains of children who suffered clinical depression as preschoolers had thinner gray matter in areas of the brain associated with emotional processing.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 15, 2015·5 min readStress Increases Alzheimer’s Risk in Older PeopleA new study reports stress in older people increases the risk for mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·December 14, 2015·5 min readAntidepressant Use During Pregnancy Increases Autism Risk by 87 PercentA new study reports antidepressant use in pregnancy is linked to a significant increase in the risk for the offspring to develop autism.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 10, 2015·1 min readMagic Mushroom Component Reduces Depression and Anxiety in Cancer PatientsStudy suggests that a single dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient of magic mushrooms, may be enough to produce a lasting decrease in depression and anxiety for cancer patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 10, 2015·3 min readCompound Found in Herbs and Spices Strengthens Brain ConnectionsA new study reports a substance found in thyme, parsley and red pepper improves neuron formation and strengthens synapses. The researchers also report the substance has the potential to treat schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 10, 2015·3 min readSinging Beneficial for Memory and Mood in Early Stages of DementiaA new study reports singing is beneficial for working memory, mood and executive function in people with mild or early stage dementia.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 8, 2015·5 min readEmotions Compromised By Lack of SleepResearchers report a lack of sleep can have a negative impact on emotions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 6, 2015·4 min readTotal Recall Sounds Great, But Some Things Should Be ForgottenWhile neuroprosthetics that allow us to remember everything may seem like a great idea, one researcher argues such technology and abilities could have significant problems.Read More