FeaturedPsychology·June 4, 2015·4 min readAbility to Delay Gratification Associated With Brain ConnectivityA new study reports the ability to delay gratification is linked to white matter connectivity between the caudate and dorsal prefrontal cortex.Read More
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Neuroscience·December 12, 2013·2 min readBrain Structure Shows Affinity With NumbersResearchers show the individual differences in how we process numbers have a structural basis in the brain.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroethicsNeurologyPsychology·March 8, 2011·3 min readCerebellum Grey Matter Volume Used to Predict General IntelligenceResearchers believe they have found a link between the volume of one's cerebellum and general intelligence.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 1, 2015·3 min readDifferences in Brain Development for Adolescents with Bipolar DisorderAccording to a new study, adolescents with bipolar disorder show differences in brain development in areas that help regulate emotion.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·January 9, 2019·3 min readExcessive Body Fat Around Middle Linked to Smaller Brain SizeResearchers report obesity and excessive body fat around the middle is associated with lower grey matter volume in the brain. The study also found a link between obesity and shrinkage in specific brain areas.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 19, 2012·3 min readFirst Micro-Structure Atlas of the Human Brain CompletedA European team of scientists have built the first atlas of white-matter microstructure in the human brain.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 30, 2013·2 min readHow Video Games Like Super Mario Can Benefit the BrainPlaying video games causes increases in brain regions responsible for memory formation and strategic planning, researchers have discovered. The findings could prove relevant in developing new therapeutic interventions for psychiatric illnesses.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 3, 2015·4 min readIncreased Grey Matter in Those With Higher Levels of Moral ReasoningA new study reports people with higher levels of moral reasoning appear to have increased grey matter volume in areas of the brain associated with complex social behavior and decision making.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 26, 2013·3 min readLithium in the BrainAccording to new research, higher accumulation of Lithium occurs in the brain's white matter.Read More