FeaturedGenetics·December 8, 2015·1 min readAre You Impulsive? Blame Your GenesAccording to researchers, impulsive behavior is strongly influenced by our genetic makeup.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 7, 2013·3 min readBabies Learn to Anticipate Touch in the WombNew research shows babies are able to anticipate touch while still in the womb.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 29, 2016·2 min readBiological Clocks Orchestrate Behavioral Rhythms by Sending Signals DownstreamA new study report different groups of neurons program our circadian clocks to orchestrate behavior by sending messages in a unidirectional manner downstream.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 9, 2014·2 min readBrain Structure Could Predict Risky BehaviorAccording to researchers, the volume of your parietal cortex could predict whether or not you are a risk taker.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·July 25, 2015·4 min readBug Off Bug! Fruit Fly May be Aware They are Bugging YouNew research reports that like humans, fruit flies may be self aware of their actions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 30, 2015·4 min readChemogenetic Technique Turns Mouse Behavior On and OffA new, non-invasive technique helps researchers to modulate neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 3, 2014·4 min readComplex Neural Circuitry Keeps You from Biting Your TongueResearchers map the underlying brain circuitry which keeps mice from biting their tongues as they eat.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 11, 2013·4 min readCry Analyzer Seeks Clues to Babies’ HealthResearchers have developed a new tool which analyzes the cries of babies in order to search for clues to potential health or developmental problems.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 14, 2015·5 min readCurbing Addiction Cravings With Intellectual StimulationResearchers report time spent in a stimulating learning environment can help buffer the brain against the effects of drug dependence.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 4, 2013·3 min readDads: How Important Are They?A new study highlights the value of paternal influence in both neurobiology and behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 11, 2013·3 min readDietary Amino Acids Relieve Sleep Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury in AnimalsAdministering a cocktail of amino acids to mice models of TBI, researchers improved sleep disturbances caused by the brain injuries.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 5, 2016·3 min readEmpathy Enhances Altruistic Behavior in Selfish PeopleA new study report on how brain connectivity reveals our hidden motives.Read More
