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Featured Psychology

·October 13, 2015·4 min read

You May Be Musical and Not Even Know It, Psychologist Find

Openness, as indicated by a personality trait test, is a predictor of musical ability, researchers report.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 13, 2015·5 min read

How the Brain Controls Sleep

Researchers have discovered a brain circuit that can trigger small regions of the brain to fall asleep or become less alert, while the rest of the brain remains awake.

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Brain Cancer Featured Psychology

·October 12, 2015·6 min read

Improving Attention and Memory in Childhood Cancer Survivors with Computerized Cognitive Training

A new study reports computerized cognitive training is beneficial in improving memory and other cognitive skills for children who have survived cancer.

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Featured Neurology Pain

·October 12, 2015·4 min read

Chronic Pain is in the Brain

A new study reports on the role of HCN channels in pain processing.

Featured Neurology Psychology

·October 6, 2015·4 min read

Public’s Misconceptions and Lack of Understanding About Dementia Has Worrying Implications

A new study investigates some of the most common misconceptions about Alzheimer's disease and how these affect diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for those suffering from dementia.

Featured Psychology

·October 6, 2015·4 min read

Repetition Boosts Recall

A new study reports repeating phrases aloud helps boost verbal memory, especially if you do it while addressing another person.

Featured Neurology

·October 6, 2015·4 min read

Older Patients Recover More Slowly From Concussions

According to a new study, older individuals have a harder time recovering from concussions.

Featured Neurology

·October 5, 2015·3 min read

Microglia Plays Crucial Role in Early Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports researchers discovered that tau fibrils spread with the help on microglia in early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 2, 2015·3 min read

Discovering the Brain’s Memory Switch

Researchers explore the physical processes that occur as memories are formed.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 2, 2015·2 min read

Exercising on Treadmill Improves Cognitive Performance in Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports exercising on a treadmill can improve cognitive performance in late stage Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neurology

·October 2, 2015·4 min read

Memory Sharpening Cancer Drug Could Help Alzheimer’s Patients

A drug currently used to treat cancer appears to sharpen memory. Researchers believe the drug could help people with Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders.