Using a virtual reality simulation to 'become' Albert Einstein helps to enhance cognitive performance in those with low self esteem, a new study reports. Read More
Positive stimulation helps boost inherited intelligence in young children, researchers report. Read More
Researchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm that uses fMRI data to predict a person's intelligence. Read More
Severe adversity experienced in childhood increases the risk of being diagnosed with ADHD later in life. Read More
Children fed healthy diets in early age may have a slightly higher IQ, while those on heavier junk food diets may have a slightly reduced IQ, according to new research. Read More
A new neuroimaging study provides an insight into the neurobiology of those willing to commit terrorist acts. Researchers consider the psychological and social factors which also contribute to radicalization, and discuss how inclusive societies could help in the fight against political violence. Read More
EEG tests reveal children on the autism spectrum have lower peak alpha frequency than their peers not on the spectrum. Additionally, the lower the peak alpha frequency, the lower a child's non-verbal IQ was, the researchers discovered. Researchers believe the peak alpha frequency may not only be a useful biomarker for autism diagnosis, but also a marker to test the severity of the disorder. Read More
A recent study finds that a new compound reverses many of the major symptoms associated with Fragile X syndrome (FXS),... Read More
Some MOBA video games can act like an IQ test, researchers report. In a new PLOS ONE study, researchers note a correlation between skill in action strategy games, like DOTA2, and high IQ. The correlation is similar to that seen between intelligence and ability in more traditional games like chess. Read More
Children whose mothers were exposed to PBDEs during pregnancy may have a lower IQ than their peers who did not experience prenatal exposure, a new study reports. Researchers found that every 10 fold increase of maternal PBDE levels was associated with a drop of 3.7 IQ points in her child. Read More
A new study compares genetic influences in families of children diagnosed with autism. Read More
A new meta analysis study reveals a year of schooling not only boosts a person's knowledge, it is also associated with a noticeable increase in IQ. Read More
