AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 13, 2019·3 min readBrain Clock Ticks Differently in AutismA new study reports the hierarchy of intrinsic neural timescales appears to be disrupted in adults on the autism spectrum. Researchers say the differences in neural timescales could underlie features of ASD, like hypersensitivity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 12, 2019·3 min readThe Unexpected Creates Reward When Listening to MusicA new study reports unexpected changes in music activates the nucleus accumbens, providing reward and helping us to learn about the music as we listen.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2019·3 min readBrain Patterns Indicative of Consciousness, in Unconscious IndividualsResearchers say human consciousness is supported by dynamic, complex patterns of brain signal coordination.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 31, 2019·5 min readLearning New Vocabulary During SleepA new study reveals taking a short daytime nap can help to consolidate learning and memory of new foreign words.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 30, 2019·5 min readNon-Invasive Brain Stimulation Alleviates Chronic, Treatment Resistant Symptoms of SchizophreniaUsing transcranial magnetic stimulation, researchers have successfully restored network function between the prefrontal cortex and cerebellum, helping to improve symptoms in those with treatment resistant schizophrenia.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 30, 2019·5 min readTwo Windows Into the BrainA new study reveals a direct link between altered brain activity and social deficits in ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·January 28, 2019·4 min readSleep Loss Heightens Pain Sensitivity and Dulls Brain’s Painkilling ResponseResearchers report sleep deprivation intensifies and prolongs pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 22, 2019·3 min readBrain Biomarkers Identify Those at Risk of Severe PTSD SymptomsResearchers report the striatum and amygdala are less able to track changes in threat levels in those with severe PTSD. The findings may serve as a biomarker to evaluate who may be at greater risk of PTSD symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 22, 2019·4 min readInability to Integrate Reward Information Contributes to Undervalued Rewards in SchizophreniaA new computational model reveals the impaired ability to integrate size and probability of reward in those with schizophrenia may be the result of a lack of consideration of the magnitude of the reward.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosVisual Neuroscience·January 21, 2019·3 min readNeurons in the Visual Cortex that Respond to Faces IdentifiedResearchers have identified neurons in the visual cortex that respond to different faces.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 21, 2019·3 min readHow Our Brains Distinguish Between Self Touch and the Touch of OthersA new neuroimaging study reveals brain activity is reduced when we experience self touch, as opposed to the touch of another person. The findings shed light on how the brain is able to distinguish between tactile sensations generated by the touch of another and personal touch.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychologyVisual Neuroscience·January 16, 2019·4 min readDifficulties with Audiovisual Processing Contributes to Childhood DyslexiaA new neuroimaging study reveals tasks that require audiovisual processing are extremely difficult for children with dyslexia. The findings could lead to new tests that help identify the disorder before children fall behind their peers.Read More
