FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 17, 2018·4 min readWhy Losing a Dog Can Be Harder Than Losing a Friend or RelativeA new article considers why losing a dog can be harder for some to deal with than losing a close friend or family member.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 17, 2018·4 min readUsing AI to Detect Heart DiseaseResearchers apply deep learning algorithms to help measure physiological changes linked to heart disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 17, 2018·5 min read‘Striosome’ Neurons in the Basal Ganglia Play Key Role in LearningA new study sheds light on the role striosomal neurons play in reinforcement learning.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 17, 2018·3 min readSweat So You Don’t Forget: Exercise Breaks Improve LearningIn adult students, taking a short exercise break during a lecture can help to improve learning and recall, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 17, 2018·3 min readMother’s Depression May Negatively Impact Child’s IQA new study reveals maternal depression can have a negative effect on her child's cognitive development. Researchers found children whose mothers were depressed scored lower on verbal IQ tests at the age of 5 than their peers whose mothers did not suffer from depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·April 16, 2018·7 min readHidden Structure of Enigmatic Backwards Neural Connections DiscoveredStudy may provide key insights into the visual system and perception.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 16, 2018·3 min readEarly Environment May Shape Axon PathfindingA new study reveals both genetics and environment play a role in shaping brain connectivity.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·April 16, 2018·5 min readGrafted Brain Organoid Provides Insight into Neurological DisordersResearchers have developed more sophisticated organoid models to help provide new insights into a range of neurological and psychological disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2018·3 min readEnigmatic Gene Critical For a Healthy BrainResearchers reveal a non-coding RNA called Paupar is critical in influencing healthy brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 16, 2018·4 min readWhen Three Months From Now Feel Right Around the CornerA new study examines the relationship between absolute and relative time estimates.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 16, 2018·5 min readResearchers Watch Brain’s Lining Heal After Head InjuryResearchers watch, in real time, as immune cells help repair the meninges following mild traumatic brain injury.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2018·6 min readConnection Between Postnatal Sensory Experiences and Brain DevelopmentA new Zebra fish study reveals a lack of sensory stimulation following birth can impact neurogenesis and brain development.Read More