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Featured Neurology

·October 3, 2017·5 min read

‘Ideal Biomarker’ Detects Alzheimer’s Before Symptom Onset

Researchers have revealed a new, non-invasive, pre-clinical biomarker for Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 18, 2017·5 min read

Maximizing Brain Use

Researchers have identified a new method that may help identify neural processes associated with optimal response to stimuli. They report the method, which utilizes EEG data, could eventually have practical applications in sports, education and Parkinson's research.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 20, 2017·4 min read

Long Term Memories Made With Meaningful Information

According to researchers, the key to retaining information is to relate it to something meaningful rather than to repeat it parrot fashion.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 16, 2017·5 min read

Researchers Explore Why Those With Autism Avoid Eye Contact

A new study sheds light on the neural mechanism behind why some people with autism are unable to make eye contact with others.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·April 19, 2017·4 min read

What a Trip: First Evidence for Higher State of Consciousness Found

Researchers observe a sustained increase in neural signal diversity in people under the influence of psychedelics.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·March 27, 2017·4 min read

Improving Memory With Magnets

A new study reveals people showed improvements in auditory memory when transcranial magnetic stimulation was applied.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 9, 2017·4 min read

Researchers Directly Observe Concepts in Human Brain

Technological advances allow researchers to observe how the brain processes semantic information.

Featured Psychology

·January 3, 2017·5 min read

Maternal Depression Across Child’s Early Years Impacts Neural Basis of Empathy

Children whose mothers experienced depression early in their life are more susceptable to socio-emotional problems and a reduction in empathy toward others, a new study reports.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 29, 2016·3 min read

Genes and the Environment Equally Affect Language Related Brain Activity

A new study reports both the environment and genetics affect brain activity related to language in the brain.

Featured Psychology

·December 27, 2016·4 min read

How the Brain Processes Faces From Sight to Recognition

A new study explores the neural basis for facial recognition and identification.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 21, 2016·5 min read

Distinctive Brain Pattern May Underlie Dyslexia

A new study suggests brain plasticity may be reduced in people with dyslexia.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 1, 2016·3 min read

High Resolution Brain Imaging Could Improve Detection of Concussion

A new study reports using MEG neuroimaging technology in conjunction with machine learning algorithms could help to determine whether a person is suffering from concussion.