FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·January 12, 2018·11 min readThe Neurological Disorders in Alice in WonderlandA new paper reviews some of the possible psychological and neurological disorders experienced by characters in Alice in Wonderland.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 20, 2017·5 min readCan’t Switch Focus? Your Brain May Not Be Wired For ItA new study reveals why some people find it more difficult than others to meet switching demands and change focus as efficiently.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 15, 2017·4 min readGraspable Objects Grab Attention More Than Images of Objects Do3D images that appear graspable grab more attention that traditional 2D images, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 15, 2017·4 min readOffbeat Brain Rhythms During Sleep Make Older Adults ForgetAs we age, slow brain waves during non-REM sleep fail to time contact with sleep spindles efficiently, leading to a lessened ability to form new memories correctly, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 14, 2017·3 min readNew fMRI Applications in Childhood Epilepsy Gives Insight Into Seizure ImpactNew fMRI techniques could help assess, diagnose and treat epilepsy in children.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 14, 2017·4 min readJournaling Inspires Altruism Through an Attitude of GratitudeUniversity of Oregon researchers report those who write online journals that note feelings of gratitude develop an increase in altruism.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·December 8, 2017·4 min readBrain Network That Helps Babies Learn to Walk IdentifiedResearchers have identified a brain network that is involved in helping an infant learn to walk. Additionally, disruptions in the network may predict future risk of a child being diagnosed with ASD.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 5, 2017·3 min readBrain Map Sheds Light on Smokers’ HabitA new brain mapping study reveals smokers could be predisposed to their addiction due to the molecular make up of their brains.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2017·3 min readWhy Musical Training is Beneficial in Processing SpeechMusical training may enhance the ability to process speech in noisy settings, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·December 4, 2017·3 min readThe Human Brain Can “See” What’s Around the CornerAn fMRI study conducted by University of Glasgow researchers reveals how our brains can predict what our eyes will see next.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 27, 2017·4 min readStudy Shows Brain Impact of Youth FootballFollowing just one season, children who have a history of concussion and high impact exposure as a result playing football undergo significant brain changes, researchers report.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 27, 2017·4 min readNeurofeedback Shows Promise in Treating TinnitusAccording to a new study that will be presented at RSNA 2017, neurofeedback may help to reduce and, in some cases, eliminate tinnitus.Read More
