FeaturedPsychology·December 11, 2013·4 min readEven When Test Scores Go Up, Some Cognitive Abilities Don’tResearchers find even high performing schools don't influence students' abstract reasoning.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 11, 2013·4 min readResearchers Uncover Mechanism Controlling Tourette Syndrome TicsResearchers discover a mechanism in the brain which controls tics in children with Tourette Syndrome.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 10, 2013·2 min readMusic Brings Memories Back to the Brain InjuredResearchers use popular music to help patients with brain injuries recall autobiographical memories.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 9, 2013·4 min readA Personal Antidepressant for Every GenomeResearchers discover a gene which may reveal how well a person is likely to respond to SSRI antidepressants.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 7, 2013·3 min readRandom Fluctuations in Brain Cell Activity May Determine Toss-Up DecisionsA new study reports on links between neural activity and decisions where two options have equal appeal.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 5, 2013·4 min readRecurring Memory Traces Boost Long Lasting MemoriesA new study indicates periods of rest can help boost memory performance.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2013·2 min readNew Study Finds Crocodiles are Cleverer than Previously ThoughtResearchers discover some crocodiles use lures to hunt their pray, suggesting they are cleverer than previously believed.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
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2013·2 min readFear in the BalanceResearchers report increased activity in the medial prefrontal cortex is linked to decreased activity in the amygdala.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 3, 2013·4 min readKids Whose Bond With Mother Was Disrupted Early in Life Show Changes in BrainA new neuroimaging study finds children who experienced maternal deprivation show different responses in the amygdala.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 3, 2013·2 min readA Single Spray of Oxytocin Improves Brain Function in Children with AutismA single dose of oxytocin can enhance brain activity while processing social information in children with autism, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 2, 2013·4 min readBrain Connectivity Study Reveals Striking Differences Between Men and WomenUsing neuroimaging technology, researchers reveal striking differences in brain connectivity between men and women.Read More
