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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·September 29, 2016·5 min read

Tracking The Unexpected Mechanisms of Memory

A new study sheds light on the unexpected molecular mechanisms in place for memories to form.

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·September 26, 2016·3 min read

Poor English Skills at Start of School Linked to Behavioral Difficulties

A new study reports children who enter school with poor English language skills are more likely to have social, emotional and behavioral difficulties in later years.

Featured Most Popular Neuroscience

·September 23, 2016·4 min read

Research on Stress Hormone Effects on the Brain Reveals Unexpected Findings

New findings suggest common concepts cited in textbooks may need to be adjusted.

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Featured Psychology

·September 23, 2016·3 min read

Older Adults With Long Term Alcohol Dependence Lose Neurocognitive Function

A new study reports continued heavy drinking in older people is associated with poor global cognitive and motor functions.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 19, 2016·4 min read

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Raises Glutamate Levels

Researchers measure changes in brain metabolism during tDCS.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 15, 2016·4 min read

Math Difficulties May Reflect Problems in a Critical Learning System in the Brain

Researchers have developed a new theory of how developmental math disability occurs.

Featured Psychology

·September 14, 2016·2 min read

Lift the Flap Books May Hinder Kids From Learning New Words

Lift the flap of textured books designed to educate toddlers may hinder their ability to learn new words, a new study reports.

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Featured Psychology

·September 12, 2016·3 min read

Video Games Can Have Lasting Impact on Learning

According to researchers, a new computer based brain training program helps improve a child's performance in math and reading.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 8, 2016·4 min read

Watch and Learn: Brain Cells That Help Us Learn by Watching Identified

Researchers report they have identified individual neurons in the brain that support observational learning.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 7, 2016·4 min read

Model Maps Out Molecular Roots of Learning and Memory Formation

Researchers have built a mathematical model that describes the molecular events associated with the beginning stage of learning and memory formation in the human brain.