FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 28, 2017·4 min readComplications at Birth Associated With Lasting Chemical Changes in the BrainAccording to a new study in eLife, adults who were born prematurely or who suffered small brain injuries around the time of birth have reduced dopamine levels.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 25, 2018·4 min readSynaptic Communication Controls Neuronal MigrationResearchers have identified a new mechanism controlling the migration of neurons during brain development.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 2, 2019·4 min readGenes That Drive Male-Female Brain Differences and Timing of PubertyA new study reveals a group of genes that induces differences in brain development of males and females, and triggers the initiation of sexual maturation.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·July 9, 2019·4 min readNew technique developed to detect autism in childrenChildren with autism scan the faces of other people differently to neurotypical children. A new eye-tracking technique that uses facial areas of interest could help with the early detection of ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 6, 2017·1 min readRole of Thyroid Hormone in Brain DevelopmentResearchers report a thyroid hormone is critical for the earliest stages of brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 29, 2019·4 min readParenting stress may affect mother’s and child’s ability to tune in to each otherMothers who reported higher levels of parental stress had less synchrony in brain activity with their young children than moms who were more stress-free. The findings shed new light on how parental stress can impact the mother-child relationship on a day-to-day basis.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 2, 2019·5 min readMisjudging the strength of other people’s emotions based on egocentric biasEgocentric bias in emotional understanding occurs irrespective of age or context. The bias is stronger in young children.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·December 9, 2017·5 min readResearchers Identify First Brain Cells That Respond to SoundResearchers have identified a mechanism that may explain what is commonly known as the Mozart Effect, where sound input is linked to developing cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 27, 2019·3 min readMother’s Behavioral Corrections Tune Infant’s Brain to Angry ToneA new study reports babies' brains are sensitive to different emotional tones they hear in voices. Researchers suggest maternal interactions may help to shape the same brain region adults use for emotional processing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 4, 2017·3 min readRemoving Digital Devices From Bedroom Improves Sleep For Kids and TeensA new study recommends different strategies, including removing digital devices before bedtime and embarking on calming activities to encourage healthy sleep in children and teens.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·November 27, 2017·6 min readAutism and the Smell of FearPeople on the autism spectrum appear to have different reactions to subliminal social odors, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2018·2 min readLasting Effects of Early Life Stress on Genome, Gut and BrainResearchers report stress during fetal development and early childhood can have lasting implications for brain development, leading to increased risks of brain disorders later in life.Read More
