FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 11, 2020·4 min readA delicate dance of dynamic changes in the conscious brainThe brain quickly transitions from one network to another in regular patterns. The transition trajectories constitute a temporal circuit where the conscious brain cycles through a structured pattern of states over time.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 3, 2021·4 min readA First Look at How the Psychedelic Salvinorin A Works in the BrainAs with other psychedelics, salvinorin A increased activity across the brain. However, salvinorin A use resulted in more random and disconnected signaling in the default mode network, a brain network associated with relaxing and daydreaming.Read More
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
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
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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 16, 2019·5 min readBrain Connections That Disadvantage Night Owls RevealedA new MRI study reveals those who get to sleep and wake up late have lower resting brain connectivity in regions associated with the maintenance of consciousness. Researchers report the reduced brain connectivity is linked to poorer attention, slower reactions and increased daytime sleepiness.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 10, 2019·5 min readBrain scans may provide clues to suicide riskNeuroimaging can be used to assess a person's risk of suicidal behavior. Those with mood disorders, a history of suicidal thoughts, and those with a history of suicide attempts have less connectivity in the cognitive control network. They also have reduced connectivity between the cognitive control network and the default mode network.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 30, 2023·4 min readBrain’s ‘Wakeful Rest’ Network May Be Key to Alzheimer’s RiskIn women, parts of the default mode network responsible for memory retrieval and recollection, and spatial cognition were more likely to be connected to the overall DMN network. The patterns of connectivity correlated with brain structures associated with short-term memory problems resembled alterations seen in preclinical Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 24, 2019·4 min readCBD reduces impairment caused by cannabisCannabidiol may buffer the effects of THC on the brain for those who use marijuana. Marijuana with a higher CBD content restores disruptions to the salience network caused by THC exposure.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 15, 2024·6 min readCreativity’s Neural Origin RevealedResearchers have identified how the brain's default mode network (DMN) collaborates with other regions to produce creative thought. By using advanced brain imaging techniques, they tracked real-time brain activity during creative tasks.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 24, 2017·4 min readDaydreaming is Good – It Means You Are SmartA new study reveals people who report more frequent daydreaming scored higher on tests of intelligence and creativity. MRI scans also reveals more efficient brain systems for frequent daydreamers.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 1, 2026·10 min readDBS Remodels White Matter Paths to Reverse DepressionA new study provides the first direct evidence that deep brain stimulation (DBS) remodels white matter pathways and alters communication across large-scale neural networks.Read More
