FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 25, 2019·3 min readBrain Scans Shed Light on How We Solve CluesCoupling machine learning with brain scans, researchers reveal how people understand objects in our world.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 25, 2019·3 min readEye Contact Prepares Brains for Social InteractionA new neuroimaging study reveals real time eye contact is a basis for effective social communication. The study found eye contact between two people simultaneously activated the same areas of each person's brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 22, 2019·5 min readNew MRI Sensor Can Image Activity Deep Within the BrainResearchers at MIT have developed a new neuroimaging technique that can track signaling processes inside neurons. The MRI sensor will enable researchers to identify the roles neurons play in different types of behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 17, 2019·5 min readIdentifying Brain Patterns of ConsciousnessResearchers shed light on the neural networks that appear to govern human consciousness.Read More
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
