FeaturedNeuroscience·July 9, 2025·4 min readLive Dance Sparks Brain SynchronyA new study reveals that watching live dance performances synchronizes audience members’ brainwaves, reflecting shared focus and social connection. Using EEG headsets, researchers found stronger synchrony during live shows compared to watching alone, especially when performers made eye contact.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 9, 2019·3 min readAnimal-assisted therapy improves social behavior in patients with brain injuriesAnimal-assisted therapy improves social behaviors and reduces negative emotions in those with TBI. The findings report those with brain injuries exposed to AAT experienced higher social engagement, satisfaction and motivation following therapy sessions.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·June 7, 2017·5 min readPredicting Autism: Study Links Infant Brain Connections to Diagnoses at Age 2Researchers use MRI data from six month old babies to show how brain regions connect and synchronize. By using neuroimaging, they were able to predict which infants were at higher risk of developing autism and would be diagnosed with ASD by 2 years of age.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2018·3 min readPossible Cause of Alzheimer’s and TBI DiscoveredA new study reports under conditions of stress, KCNB1 builds up in the brain, before becoming toxic and promoting the production of amyloid beta. In Alzheimer's patients, the KCNB1 levels are higher than in those without the condition.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 9, 2017·6 min readNerve Cells’ Gatekeepers Take Many FormsRice University researchers detail the dynamics of how receptors alter their shapes to control sensitivity of the gate to chemical signals.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 23, 2026·5 min readMoving Beyond Dopamine to Treat SchizophreniaDopamine isn't the whole story. A massive new review outlines the next generation of schizophrenia therapies that target the immune system, the gut, and cognitive receptors.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 13, 2020·7 min readTiny RNA that should attack coronavirus diminish with age and diseaseMicroRNAs that should attack SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, diminish with age, and due to chronic health problems. The findings shed light on why those who are older, and those with health conditions are more susceptible to coronavirus.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 18, 2025·3 min readAlzheimer’s Risk Linked to Increased Social Activity, Not IsolationContrary to popular belief, a new study suggests that people with a higher genetic risk for Alzheimer’s may become more socially engaged—not less. Researchers analyzed data from over 500,000 individuals and found that higher-risk participants reported lower social isolation and more positive family interactions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 13, 2023·4 min readGut-Brain Connection IlluminatedResearchers unlocked new aspects of the complex gut-brain connection using a vibrating capsule ingested by participants. This unique methodology allowed researchers to directly measure neural responses during gastrointestinal stimulation.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 30, 2023·3 min readCoercive Control Takes Significant Toll on ChildrenWhen it comes to coercive control in parental relationships, the children aren't just passive witnesses. Children exposed to coercive control experience problems with social-emotional and physical development, and broader family functioning outcomes such as strained relationships with their parents or experiencing harsher parenting. Children also often exhibit behavioral and psychological challenges.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 30, 2021·5 min readFractal Brain Networks Support Complex ThoughtWhen people engage in complex thoughts, their brain networks organize into fractal-like patterns.Read More
Featured·November 1, 2013·5 min readSynaptic Transistor Learns While it ComputesA new brain inspired device, which learns while it computes, could take parallel computing into a new era of ultra efficient high performance.Read More
