FeaturedNeuroscience·October 20, 2014·2 min readStudy Suggests Mental Rest and Reflection Boost LearningA new study reports mental rest and reflection boost memory and learning.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 16, 2014·4 min readScientists Find ‘Hidden Brain Signatures’ of Consciousness in Vegetative State PatientsResearchers report finding hidden signatures in the brains of vegetative state patients that point to networks which support consciousness, even if the patient appears to be unresponsive.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 15, 2014·6 min readBrain’s Compass Relies on Geometric RelationshipsPeople use geometrical relationships to help orient themselves, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 14, 2014·4 min readOrphanage Care Linked to Thinner Brain Tissue in Regions Related to ADHDA new neuroimaging study reports Romanian children who spent their early years in orphanages often have thinner brain tissue in cortical areas corresponding to attention and impulse control.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 3, 2014·6 min readStudy Suggests Neurobiological Basis of Human-Pet RelationshipA neuroimaging study looks at how closely the human-pet relationship mirrors the mother-child bond.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 2, 2014·3 min readHow Curiosity Changes the Brain to Enhance LearningA new study could help researchers find ways to enhance overall memory and learning in both healthy people and those with neurological problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 1, 2014·3 min readLift Weights, Improve Your MemoryDo you want to improve your memory? A new study suggests you participate in a spot of weight lifting.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 1, 2014·3 min readWhat Happens in Our Brain When We Unlock a DoorA new neuroimaging study examines the brain networks which control the use of tools and other utensils.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 25, 2014·4 min readUnderstanding the Human BrainA new paper reflects on the important advances in neuroimaging technology.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 25, 2014·3 min readEscitalopram Alters Functional Brain Architecture in a Matter of HoursResearchers report a single dose of a widely prescribed antidepressant causes quantifiable changes in the brain within a matter of hours.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 24, 2014·3 min readResearchers Identify Brain Areas Activated by Itch Relieving DrugOpioid receptors involved in itch relief, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 16, 2014·5 min readADHD Brain Study Finds Slower Development of Key ConnectionsConnections between key brain networks develop more slowly in children and teens with ADHD, a new study reports.Read More