FeaturedPsychology·February 12, 2014·4 min readNew Evidence That Chronic Stress Predisposes Brain to Mental IllnessResearchers show chronic stress generates long term changes in the brain. The finding could explain why people suffering from chronic stress are prone to developing additional mental health problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 12, 2014·3 min readScientists Discover a New Pathway for Fear Deep Within the BrainResearchers announce the discovery of a new neural circuit which connects the amygdala to the PAG.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 4, 2014·3 min readBrain Scans Show We Take Risks Because We Can’t Stop OurselvesEngaging in risky behavior occurs because a person's self control system is not active enough, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 16, 2014·4 min readErasing Traumatic MemoriesResearchers identify a drug which could improve treatment for people with PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 15, 2014·2 min readHeavy Drinking Speeds Memory Loss in Middle Aged MenAccording to a new study, middle aged men who consume more than 36 grams of alcohol per day could speed their memory loss by up to six years later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 15, 2014·4 min readMore Than Meets the EyeResearchers find that when it comes to vision, the brain can perform more than one function without sacrificing accuracy or time.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 14, 2014·2 min readIn Dyslexia, Less Brain Tissue Not to Blame for Reading DifficultiesResearchers claim less gray matter in the brains of those with dyslexia is a consequence of poorer reading experiences and not the root cause of the disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 13, 2014·3 min readScientists Develop Promising Drug Candidates for Pain, AddictionResearchers describe a pair of drug candidates which advance the search for new treatments for addiction, pain and other disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 12, 2014·4 min readCaffeine Has Positive Effect on MemoryResearchers find caffeine has a positive effect on long-term memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 12, 2014·4 min readScientists Solve 40-year Mystery of How Sodium Controls Opioid Brain SignalingResearchers discover how sodium influences the signalling of opioid receptors.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 9, 2014·3 min readSleep is the Price the Brain Pays for LearningResearchers believe their synaptic homeostasis hypothesis of sleep challenges the theory that sleep strengthens brain connections.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·January 9, 2014·2 min readResearchers Find Rare Genetic Cause of Tourette SyndromeAccording to a new study, a rare genetic mutation which disrupts the production of histamine in the brain could be the cause of tics and other abnormalities associated with Tourette syndrome.Read More
