FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 20, 2018·3 min readEvery Experience the Brain Perceives is UniqueA new study reports neural activity in the prefrontal cortex reacts as though every experience is brand new, even if the event is similar to ones that have previously occurred. Researchers say this could account for feelings of déjà vu.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 17, 2018·3 min readNew Approaches in Neuroscience Show It’s Not All In Your HeadResearchers report our inner thoughts and interpretations of our experiences have consequences for both physical and mental health.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·February 8, 2018·6 min readNature, Meet NurtureA new study reveals a diverse array of genetic changes that occur in the brain following sensory experiences.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 27, 2017·2 min readResearchers Uncover Brain’s Filing System for Storing ExperiencesA new study from NYU reveals how our brains organize experiences based on their similarities.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·August 3, 2017·3 min readHow Early Life Experiences Affect the Adult BrainAccording to researchers, the visual environment a zebrafish matures in affects their spontaneous brain activity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 1, 2017·3 min readBetter Memory Makes People Tire of Experiences More QuicklyA new study reveals those with a better working memory tend to get bored of experiences more quickly. The study could have implications for consumers and marketers in maintaining interest in their products.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 6, 2016·4 min readUsing ‘Sherlock’ to Reveal How Shared Experiences Shape Our MemoriesAccording to a new study, people show similar brain activity when they share an experience and later go on to speak about their memory.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 14, 2016·3 min readStudy Finds Facial Impressions Are Driven by Our Own ExperiencesResearchers report we make up our minds about others after seeing their faces for a fraction of a second, and that these snap judgments, which are usually incorrect, predict economic, legal, voting and other decisions.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 8, 2016·3 min readHow New Experiences Boost Memory FormationResearchers describe the biological mechanism that drives flashbulb memories.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 12, 2016·4 min readPhotographing Experiences Usually Increases Positive Feelings About ThemTaking photos can positively affect how people enjoy experiences, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 31, 2016·3 min readBrain Area Responsible for Learning From Immediate Experience IdentifiedResearchers report the mediodorsal thalamus plays a key role in rapidly updating information as we learn.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 26, 2016·4 min readExperience Plays a Strong Role in Early Stages of Brain Circuit DevelopmentNew findings about neurodevelopment could have implications for drug development.Read More
