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·January 19, 2016·4 min read

Sounds Convey Emotions Faster and Clearer Than Words

According to researchers, the brain uses 'older' brain systems to process emotions expressed through vocalizations.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 19, 2016·3 min read

Emotion Matters: Dogs View Facial Expressions Differently

Researchers report on how the social gazing behavior of dogs resembles that of humans.

Image shows the lead researcher, Justin Williams.

Autism Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 19, 2016·3 min read

A Fresh Approach to Autism Research

Findings from a new study may help to develop new methods to improve social communication in children with autism.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·January 13, 2016·4 min read

How Genetics and Environment Influence Antisocial Behavior

A 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.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 13, 2016·3 min read

Dogs Able to Recognize Human Emotions

According to researchers, dogs are able to recognize different emotional states in humans.

Image shows the location of the prefrontal cortex in the brain.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 12, 2016·7 min read

A ‘Back Door’ Into Cocaine Addicted Brain

Researchers report those addicted to cocaine may have difficulty controlling their addiction because of a 'back door' into the brain that circumvents their self control.

Featured Psychology

·January 12, 2016·3 min read

People Who Experience Rage Attacks Have Smaller ‘Emotional Brains’

A new study reports people with intermittent explosive disorder have significantly lower gray matter volume in the frontolimbic region of the brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·January 11, 2016·4 min read

Why Your Diet is Doomed: ‘Hunger’ Neurons Promote Negative Feelings

Researchers report that your hypothalamic neurons could be to blame why your diet is making you feel negative.

Diagram outlines effect of audio on emotion.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 11, 2016·4 min read

Sound Happier, Feel Happier: The Way You Sound Affects Your Mood

A new study reports the tone of your voice can affect your emotional state.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 10, 2016·3 min read

Reading Emotions On Screen

A new study reports on how movie makers rely on psychological principles about how much a human can comprehend and absorb.

Image shows inhibitory neurons in the CA2 region of the hippocampus.

Electrophysiology Featured Psychology

·January 6, 2016·4 min read

Loss of Hippocampal Cells Linked to Schizophrenia

A new study reports social memory deficits in schizophrenia may be a result of a decreased number of inhibitory neurons in the CA2 region of the hippocampus.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 5, 2016·3 min read

Brain Connectivity Changes Can Protect Against Bipolar Disorder

A new study reports naturally occurring changes in brain connectivity can help people with a high genetic risk for bipolar disorder to avert the onset of the disease.