FeaturedNeuroscience·May 3, 2018·5 min readBrain Circuit Helps Us Learn By Watching OthersA new study reveals the role the anterior cingulate cortex and basolateral amygdala play in observational learning.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 3, 2018·5 min readMercury Rising: Are All the Fish We Eat Toxic?Researchers say industrial fishing could be exposing people in coastal areas and island nations to excessively high levels of mercury. It is estimated that people from 38% of countries examined may be exposed to higher methylmercury levels from fish than is deemed safe for fetal development.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·May 3, 2018·5 min readHow Artificial Intelligence Can Detect, and Create, Fake NewsA new article reports artificial intelligence can be a useful tool in spotting fake news online, but it can also be used to generate misleading, seemingly credible, information.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 3, 2018·3 min readQuiet Rest Helps Us Retain Detailed MemoriesResearchers report resting for 10 minutes after learning a new piece of information helps us to create and retain more detailed memories.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 2, 2018·5 min readCryo-EM Structure of the Nicotine Receptor May Lead to New Therapies for AddictionA detailed 3D structure of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors could help pave the way to developing new treatments for nicotine addiction, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 2, 2018·4 min readPilot Study Validates Artificial Intelligence to Help Predict School ViolenceA new machine learning algorithm has proved to be over 91% effective in predicting which students are at higher risk of perpetrating school violence.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 2, 2018·4 min readWhere Brain Cells Get Their Information May Determine Their Roles in DiseasesResearchers have mapped the relationship of two types of neurons implicated in psychiatric and movement disorder. The findings could lead to new treatments for a range of disorders from depression to Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 2, 2018·4 min readResearchers Discover Connection Between Circadian Rhythm and AggressionResearchers report on why some people may experience increasing levels of aggression at the end of the day. The study reports the scientists have developed new gene editing tools to help turn of cells that cause sundowning behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 2, 2018·6 min readResearchers Find Fear and Courage Switches in BrainResearchers have identified a cluster of neurons in mouse brains that encourage fear response to perceived threats. When an adjacent cluster of neurons is activated, boldness and courage behaviors are exhibited.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 2, 2018·5 min readHow Dopamine Neurons Contribute to Memory Formation in HumansAccording to researchers, dopamine neurons may play a key role in the formation of episodic memory. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders that affect memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 1, 2018·4 min readBrains of Young People with Severe Behavioral Problems ‘Wired’ DifferentlyYoung people with conduct disorder have abnormal connectivity between the prefrontal cortex and amygdala, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 1, 2018·3 min readReal Time Coverage of Inside the Brain Made PossibleResearchers have developed a novel tool to help monitor metabolites in the brain in real time.Read More