FeaturedNeuroscience·January 20, 2016·4 min readAbility to Learning Second Language May Depend on Strength of Brain ConnectionsResearchers report the strength of certain brain connections may predict success, or failure, at learning a second language.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 19, 2016·6 min readHuman and Animal Research Gap Bridged by Memory Test for Alzheimer’sAlzheimer's disease research has been enhanced by researchers who have developed a comparable test of memory and learning for humans from a commonly used mouse experiment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 15, 2016·3 min readHow Birds Learn Through ImitationA new study reveals how birds learn songs through observation and practice. Researchers hope the findings can be applied to developing treatments to help those who have suffered brain injuries to relearn skilled behaviors.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 14, 2016·3 min readThinking on Your Feet: Cognitive Function Improves When Using Standing Up to LearnAccording to a new study, students who used standing desks showed significant improvement in executive function and cognitive skills.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 12, 2016·4 min readToddlers With Poor Short Term Memory More Likely to Drop Out of High School as TeensA new study reports on the benefits of helping toddlers develop their working memory skills.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 9, 2016·4 min readInteraction During Reading Helps Develop Kids’ Language SkillsInteracting with your child while you read to them can help boost language skills in toddlers, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·January 7, 2016·4 min readSlow Stem Cell Division May Cause Small BrainsA new study reports delayed neural stem cells can produce smaller brains than normal.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 6, 2016·3 min readLow Oxygen Levels Soon After Birth May Raise Learning and Behavioral Disorder RisksChronic hypoxia can induce an inflammatory response with concomitant demyelination that can lead to future behavioral deficits, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 6, 2016·4 min readIs Your Toddler Ready to Read?Researchers identify which young children could benefit most from additional attention when it comes to learning how to read.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 29, 2015·5 min readA New Method for Analyzing Synaptic DensityResearchers have developed a machine learning tool that could help further understanding of synaptic activity in learning and neurodevelopment.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 24, 2015·6 min readMachines That Learn Like HumansResearchers report AI could learn to recognize objects in from just a few examples and may better model human cognition.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 18, 2015·4 min readIs Forgetting Key to Learning?A new study reports what you forget could be key to what you learn and remember.Read More