FeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2022·4 min readExposure to Accents Helps Children Learn WordsChildren exposed to diverse regional accents on a frequent basis have an edge when it comes to language acquisition.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 29, 2022·6 min readWhat Is the Effect of Hierarchy on Moral Behavior?Powerful hierarchical situations make it easier for individuals to commit harmful actions. The reason for this, researchers say, is because empathy and agency become split across multiple individuals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 29, 2022·4 min readUnraveling the Reward Behavior: The Mechanisms Underlying the Dopamine Signaling PathwayThe direct phosphorylation of KCNQ2 by ERK occurs through the activation of the dopamine signaling pathway in the nucleus accumbens of mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 29, 2022·6 min readLoneliness Associated With Double the Risk of Developing DiabetesHigher rates of loneliness were associated with an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes during a twenty-year follow-up, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 28, 2022·2 min readThe Unexpected Cells Helping to Shape Young BrainsDuring brain development, oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) contribute to the neural pruning process, helping to shape the healthy development of the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 28, 2022·4 min readObesity May Be a Neurodevelopmental DisorderObesity is, in part, determined by epigenetic development in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. Findings suggest developmental epigenetics plays a significant role in both environmental and genetic influences on obesity risk.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 28, 2022·3 min readDid the Pandemic Change Our Personalities?The COVID-19 pandemic may have altered the trajectory of personality in individuals, especially in younger people.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 28, 2022·7 min readWhat’s in a Word? Identifying Language Disorders Earlier Can Set Children up for SuccessThe earlier language disorders in children are identified, the earlier help can be provided to insure fluid language acquisition.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 28, 2022·3 min readA Good Night’s Sleep Is a Tonic to RememberResearchers reveal why a good night's sleep helps boost learning and memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 28, 2022·4 min readOmega-3 Fatty Acids, and in Particular DHA, Are Associated With Increased Attention Scores in AdolescentsDHA consumption was associated with improved capacity for selective and sustained attention in adolescents, while ALA lowered impulsive behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 28, 2022·6 min readRegularly Exercising With Weights Linked to Lower Risk of DeathRegular weight training exercise is associated with a reduced risk of death, a new study reports. Incorporating aerobic exercise with weight-based exercise adds to the protective effect.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 27, 2022·4 min readBinge Drinking Increases COVID-19 Risk in Young WomenWomen in their 20's who frequently binge drink had the highest self-reported prevalence of COVID-19 infection among subgroups within a study of alcohol and drug usage during the pandemic. Researchers say the increased infection risk was due to binge drinkers being less vigilant with their social behaviors as a result of intoxication.Read More
