FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 28, 2022·5 min readBrain Area Necessary for Fluid Intelligence IdentifiedResearchers have identified and mapped regions of the brain associated with fluid memory, or the human ability to solve problems without prior experience.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 20, 2022·5 min readWho Benefits From Brain Training and Why?People who are competent at "near transfer", or skilled ability at similar games, are more likely to also have far transfer skills, meaning a greater ability to focus on daily living activities.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 4, 2022·4 min readLinks Between Paranormal Beliefs and Cognitive Function Described by 40 Years of ResearchA review of 71 studies over 40 years aligns with the hypothesis that belief in the paranormal is associated with differences and deficits in cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 27, 2019·3 min readCan MRI predict intelligence levels in children?Combining deep learning technology with MRI brain scans, researchers were able to predict fluid intelligence in children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 31, 2019·3 min readWhat the brains of people with excellent general knowledge look likeAn individual's level of general knowledge is associated with structural brain network connectivity. Fluid intelligence is best predicted by cortex volume in males, and by functional network connectivity in females.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 14, 2018·4 min readAbstract Reasoning Ability in Older Adults Predicts Depressive Symptoms Over TimeResearchers report abstract reasoning in old age may be used to predict depressive symptoms over an extended period of time. The study found a correlation between a decline in abstract reasoning and a worsening of depressive symptoms in older people.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 25, 2018·4 min readMicrodoses of Psychedelics May Enhance Creative Problem SolvingA new study reports microdosing psychedelics may enhance creative problem solving without risk of hallucinations, or trips, associated with taking high doses of the substances.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 2, 2017·4 min readAlzheimer’s Protein May Be Implicated in Children’s Cognitive AbilitiesAccording to a new Journal of Alzheimer's Disease study, common genetic variants in amyloid precursor protein are associated with fluid intelligence in children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 18, 2017·4 min readHealthy Brain Aging Linked to Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids in the BloodResearchers add to evidence that omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids promote health brain aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 20, 2016·4 min readBrain Markers For Numeric, Verbal and Spatial Reasoning Abilities DiscoveredResearchers reveal how brain structure and chemistry give rise to specific aspects of fluid intelligence.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 22, 2016·3 min readBrain Metabolism Predicts Fluid Intelligence in Young AdultsAccording to researchers, healthy brain metabolism corresponds with fluid intelligence in young adults.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 11, 2013·4 min readEven When Test Scores Go Up, Some Cognitive Abilities Don’tResearchers find even high performing schools don't influence students' abstract reasoning.Read More
