FeaturedNeuroscience·February 8, 2016·5 min readPinpointing the Origin of the Sigh Reflex in the BrainResearchers have discovered two clusters of neurons in the brain stem that are responsible for turning normal breaths into sighs.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 4, 2016·3 min readResearchers Identify New Syndrome That Causes Obesity and Intellectual DisabilitiesResearchers have identified a new genetic syndrome that causes obesity and mental health problems in six families. The syndrome has an effect on the hypothalamus.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 27, 2016·4 min readBrain Structure Implicated in Depression May Be Inherited From Mother to DaughterResearchers discover the structure of a brain area associated with emotional regulation is more likely to be passed down from mothers to daughters.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 21, 2016·4 min readTestosterone Influences Emotional Regulation in Psychopathic BrainResearchers provide a neuro-hormonal explanation for emotional regulation problems in psychopathic patients.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 21, 2016·5 min readBrain Scans May Identify Children Vulnerable to Depression Before Symptoms AppearA new study could lead o a screen that identifies children at high risk of developing depression later in life.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 20, 2016·4 min readThe Importance of Interactive Play for ChildrenA new study reports on the importance of interactive play for children's social and emotional development.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 19, 2016·4 min readSounds Convey Emotions Faster and Clearer Than WordsAccording to researchers, the brain uses 'older' brain systems to process emotions expressed through vocalizations.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 19, 2016·3 min readEmotion Matters: Dogs View Facial Expressions DifferentlyResearchers report on how the social gazing behavior of dogs resembles that of humans.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 19, 2016·3 min readA Fresh Approach to Autism ResearchFindings from a new study may help to develop new methods to improve social communication in children with autism.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·January 13, 2016·4 min readHow Genetics and Environment Influence Antisocial BehaviorA new study reports a gene involved in emotional regulation may influence the long term impact of violence experienced in childhood on antisocial behavior later in life.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 13, 2016·3 min readDogs Able to Recognize Human EmotionsAccording to researchers, dogs are able to recognize different emotional states in humans.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 12, 2016·7 min readA ‘Back Door’ Into Cocaine Addicted BrainResearchers report those addicted to cocaine may have difficulty controlling their addiction because of a 'back door' into the brain that circumvents their self control.Read More