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Featured Psychology

·July 10, 2013·3 min read

Irregular Bedtimes Curb Young Children’s Brain Power

According to new research, children with irregular bed times score significantly lower reading, maths and spatial awareness tests.

The image shows the location of the temporoparietal junction in the brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·July 10, 2013·7 min read

A Fundamental Problem for Brain Mapping

A new paper takes on brain mapping studies; forcing scientists to rethink the rules of neuroimaging.

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Featured Genetics

·July 8, 2013·3 min read

Exposure to Stress Even Before Conception Causes Genetic Changes to Offspring

Researchers discover an enhanced expression of the CRF-1 gene the ovum of rats exposed to stress prior to conceiving. Additionally, enhanced expression of the gene was noted in newborn rats whose mothers were exposed to stress.

This brain scan image shows activation in the bilateral TPJ and DMPFC.

Featured Psychology

·July 5, 2013·6 min read

How the Brain Creates the ‘Buzz’ that Helps Ideas Spread

Researchers identify brain regions associated with the successful spread of ideas, often called "buzz". Messages which will go viral on social media can be predicted, according to the study.

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Featured Psychology

·July 1, 2013·3 min read

Children With Delayed Motor Skills Struggle More Socially

A new study suggests a corresponding lack of motor skills may contribute to social awkwardness.

The fMRI image shows the elevated activity in the amygdala in children with depression.

Featured Psychology

·July 1, 2013·3 min read

Brain Differences Seen in Depressed Preschoolers

The amygdala, an area of the brain which regulates emotion, works differently in preschoolers with depression compared to their health peers, a new study suggests.

The image shows the brain structures associated with fear and stress in PTSD.

Featured Psychology

·June 28, 2013·3 min read

Pre-existing Symptoms of Insomnia Linked to the Development of PTSD and Other Mental Disorders, Following Military Deployment

A new study shows members of the military who have trouble sleeping prior to deployment are at greater risk of developing PTSD when they return home.

This fMRI shows the activity during deep sleep and wakefulness.

Featured Psychology

·June 27, 2013·4 min read

Helping SAD Sufferers Sleep Soundly

A new study shows sufferers of seasonally affective disorder (SAD), like insomniacs, report sleep patterns incorrectly due to depression.

This is a diagram of the prefronal cortex.

Featured Psychology

·June 27, 2013·5 min read

Breaking Habits Before They Start

Using optogenetics to control cells in the IL cortex, researchers were able to 'block' habits from forming.

The MRI scan highlights the location of the amygdala

Featured Psychology

·June 26, 2013·3 min read

Tired and Edgy? Sleep Deprivation Boosts Anticipatory Anxiety

A new study finds sleep deprivation could play a role in ramping up specific brain regions which contribute to excessive worrying.

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Featured Psychology

·June 26, 2013·4 min read

Study Examines Social Capabilities of Performing Multiple-Action Sequences

Researchers determine whether people's actions exhibit certain social capabilities when performing multiple-action tasks with a partner.

The image shows the brain one day after activation. The caption best describes the image.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 25, 2013·4 min read

Past Brain Activation Revealed in Scans

Spontaneous waves neuronal activity bear imprints of earlier events for at least 24 hours after the experience has taken place, a new study finds.

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