FeaturedNeuroscience·May 13, 2015·3 min readHippocampus Shape Affects How Well Individuals Perform in Memory TestsA new study reports people with a broader hippocampus tend to perform better on certain memory tests.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 5, 2015·6 min readTranscranial Direct Current Brain Stimulation Method Detrimental to IQ ScoresA new study reports tDCS has mixed results when it comes to cognitive enhancement.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 1, 2015·4 min readLong Term Cosmic Ray Exposure Causes Lasting Cognitive Impairment in AstronautsNew research reports galactic cosmic rays cause significant damage to the central nervous system and results in cognitive impairments for astronauts on extended space flights.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 30, 2015·2 min readResearch Aims to Accelerate Memory Function for Skill LearningNew research to investigate the role of neural replay in memory formation and recall.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·April 30, 2015·5 min readOut of Body Illusion Perceptually Teleports People to Different LocationsResearcher map brain activity associated with out of body illusions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 29, 2015·4 min readResearchers Discover Brain Circuitry Responsible for Encoding Positive and Negative Learned AssociationsResearchers identify neural circuitry responsible for fear and reward learning in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 28, 2015·3 min readPersistent Memory Impairment Following Concussion More Prominent in WomenAccording to a new study, women have more persistent memory problems following a MTBI than men.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 24, 2015·3 min readThinking on Your FeetA new study reports students engage better in classroom activities when standing up.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 24, 2015·4 min readMemories in the MakingResearchers report Asef2 plays a critical role in the formation of dendritic spines.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 23, 2015·3 min readMemory Problems in Alzheimer’s-Like Condition Helped by Extra SleepAccording to a new study, extra sleep assisted in repairing some memory problems associated with an Alzheimer's like condition in fruit flies.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 23, 2015·4 min readIntellectually Demanding Jobs Could Extend Life Span For Some With Early Onset DementiaA new study reveals those who have more intellectually demanding careers could live longer after developing frontotemporal dementia.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 17, 2015·3 min readNew Information Absorbed Best After A Good Night’s SleepResearchers report long term learning occurs after students have slept on new material.Read More