FeaturedNeurology·June 19, 2015·4 min readCerebral Cortex Thicker in Youths With Down SyndromeAccording to a new study, the cerebral cortex is thicker on average in those with Down syndrome, although the volume of the cortex is lower.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 19, 2015·5 min readLong Term Musical Memory Spared in Alzheimer’s PatientsA new study reports on the anatomic reason why long term musical memory often stays intact for Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 19, 2015·6 min readMultiple Cortical Regions Work Together to Process Sensorimotor InformationAccording to new research, multiple cortical regions work together to process sensorimotor information, despite having predetermined specialized roles.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularPsychology·June 18, 2015·3 min readPhysical Differences Found in Brains of People Who Respond Either Emotionally or RationallyResearchers discover those who score higher for affective empathy have greater gray matter density in the insula.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 17, 2015·5 min readTwitter Meme Mapping Method Reveals Neural Networks for Higher Cognition When Applied to BrainApplying social network models to the brain reveals neural networks responsible for higher cognition, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 17, 2015·4 min readRefining Penfield’s Motor HomunculusA new study refines the motor homunculus and corrects the location of the neck's motor control region.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience Videos·June 17, 2015·5 min readImaging Technique Provides Color Coded Map Showing Cancerous Brain AreasOCT could make brain tumor removal safer and more effective, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 16, 2015·4 min readDistinct Injury Patterns Found in Brains of Those With Post Concussion Depression and AnxietyFindings could lead to improved treatment options and better understanding of post concussion depression and anxiety.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·June 16, 2015·2 min readGenetic Variation Associated With Emotionally Enhanced Vividness IdentifiedResearchers discover people with the ADRA2b deletion variant have more vivid perceptions of emotional events.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 15, 2015·3 min readAmygdala Activity Increased by Testosterone When People Face Socially Threatening SituationsA new study reports the amygdala is influenced by motivation rather than emotion.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 11, 2015·6 min readSynchronized Interactions Between Remote Brain Regions Have Genetic UnderpinningsStudy provides evidence of genetic underpinning for neural synchrony.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 10, 2015·3 min readBrain Changes Reflect Higher Risk of Stroke in Women Who Experience More Nighttime Hot FlashesA new study examines the connection between hot flashes in menopause and brain health.Read More
