FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 17, 2016·4 min readChronic Fatigue Patients More Likely to Suppress EmotionsAccording to researchers, people with chronic fatigue may be more likely to suppress their emotions.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 17, 2016·5 min read‘Virtual Partner’ Elicits Emotional Responses From a HumanResearchers have created a 'virtual partner' that is able to elicit emotional response from humans in real time.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 17, 2016·6 min readMom’s Voice Activates Many Different Regions in Children’s BrainsA new study reports a number of different areas of children's brains become activated when they hear their mother's voice. This response predicts a child's social communication ability.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 12, 2016·5 min readDepression is Driven by Network of Genes That Spans Brain CircuitsAccording to a new study, susceptibility to depression can be affected by tweaking specific gene networks.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 12, 2016·4 min readA “Sixth Sense” Protects Drivers, Except When TextingA new study reports the anterior cingulate cortex intervenes when driving distracted, but not when texting and driving.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 12, 2016·3 min readOnly Skin Deep? Botox May Affect Perceptions of EmotionA new study reports Botox treatments temporarily block proprioceptive feedback, essentially making it difficult for others to read emotion from facial expressions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 10, 2016·4 min readEarly Life Stress Accelerates Maturation of Key Brain Region in Male MiceA new study of mice finds early exposure to stress can make specific brain regions mature faster.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 10, 2016·5 min readPopular Painkiller Reduces Feelings of EmpathyA new study reports acetaminophen may reduce feelings of empathy as well as pain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 29, 2016·4 min readDriven to Distraction: Analyzing the Psyche of Risky DriversResearchers note distinct behavioral profiles in repeat drunk drivers and those with speeding offenses.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 18, 2016·3 min readThe Ecstasy Effect: How Ecstasy Affects the BrainAccording ecstasy users showed significant reductions in the way serotonin is transported in the brain.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 17, 2016·4 min readRemember The Good Times: Memory May Aid Emotional RegulationAccording to researchers, episodic memory may be important for helping middle aged and older adults to recover from negative events.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 14, 2016·3 min readEnvironmental Factors Relevant to Development of Self Control by Age 3A new study reports that, by the age of 3, environmental influences become relevant in the development of a toddler's self control.Read More
