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·June 11, 2013·2 min read

Fetal Neuromaturation Associated with Mother’s Exposure to DDT and Other Environmental Contaminants

Researchers discover a mother's higher exposure to some common environmental contaminants are associated with more vigorous and frequent motor activity. The results show the fetus is susceptible to environmental exposure and this can be detected by measuring fetal neurobehavior.

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Featured Psychology

·July 11, 2013·4 min read

Cry Analyzer Seeks Clues to Babies’ Health

Researchers have developed a new tool which analyzes the cries of babies in order to search for clues to potential health or developmental problems.

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·July 30, 2013·4 min read

Full Body Illusion is Associated with a Drop in Skin Temperature

According to a new study, people can be tricked into feeling that an avatar, a generated image of a human figure, is their own body.

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·August 16, 2013·2 min read

Female Frogs Prefer Males Who Multitask

Female frogs prefer males whose calls reflect their ability to multitask effectively, a new study suggests.

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Featured Psychology

·October 7, 2013·3 min read

Babies Learn to Anticipate Touch in the Womb

New research shows babies are able to anticipate touch while still in the womb.

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·November 14, 2013·3 min read

Glowing Worms Illuminate Roots of Behavior

Researchers develop a novel system to image worm brain activity. The new technology makes it possible for researchers to study the neural circuitry and genetics associated with animal behavior.

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Featured Psychology

·December 4, 2013·3 min read

Dads: How Important Are They?

A new study highlights the value of paternal influence in both neurobiology and behavior.

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·December 11, 2013·3 min read

Dietary Amino Acids Relieve Sleep Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury in Animals

Administering a cocktail of amino acids to mice models of TBI, researchers improved sleep disturbances caused by the brain injuries.

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·December 13, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Improve Human Self-Control Through Electrical Brain Stimulation

Researchers successfully demonstrate a technique to enhance self control through a new form of brain stimulation.

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·March 31, 2014·5 min read

Weaker Gut Instinct Makes Teens Open to Risky Behavior

Different connections in the teenage limbic system leaves many adolescents more vulnerable to risky behavior, a new study reports.

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·June 3, 2014·4 min read

Complex Neural Circuitry Keeps You from Biting Your Tongue

Researchers map the underlying brain circuitry which keeps mice from biting their tongues as they eat.

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·September 9, 2014·2 min read

Brain Structure Could Predict Risky Behavior

According to researchers, the volume of your parietal cortex could predict whether or not you are a risk taker.

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