FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 5, 2017·6 min readCannabis Compound Could Unlock New Cognitive Treatment for SchizophreniaAccording to researchers, Cannabidiol, an active compound in cannabis plants, could help to alleviate cognitive impairment in people with schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 4, 2017·5 min readLow Dose THC Can Relieve Stress But More Does Just the OppositeA new study reports low doses of THC can help to lower social anxiety and stress, while higher levels can increase anxious feelings.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 2, 2017·4 min readSocial Laughter Releases Endorphins in the BrainResearchers uncover how laughter releases endorphins in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 2, 2017·5 min readResearchers Rewire Brain of One Species to Have Connectivity of AnotherResearchers have rewired the neural circuits of one species and given its connections to a new species. The study answers a number of questions about evolution of neural circuits and behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 2, 2017·4 min readPuberty Hormones Trigger Changes in Youthful LearningA new study demonstrates changes in cortical neurotransmission due to hormones at puberty.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 2, 2017·5 min readWhy Playing a Musical Instrument Can Protect Brain HealthFindings could help to develop new neuro-rehabilitation interventions through musical training.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 2, 2017·6 min readA Non-Invasive Method for Deep Brain StimulationResearchers have come up with a new, noninvasive method of stimulating areas deep within the brain by using electrodes placed on the scalp.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 2, 2017·5 min readDeciphering the Enigma of How Faces are Encoded in the BrainResearchers believe they may have cracked the code for facial recognition in the primate brain.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 2, 2017·3 min readOlive Oil Nutrient Linked to Processes That Prevent Brain CancerPrimary ingredient in olive oil can help prevent cancer causing genes from functioning in cells.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 2, 2017·5 min readCracking the Brain’s Memory CodesTwo new studies shed light on how the brain encodes and recalls memories.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 1, 2017·3 min readFrom a Sore Toe to a Broken Heart, Swearing Soothes PainA new study reveals swearing can help to alleviate both physical and social pain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 1, 2017·4 min readNeurons That Distinguish Between Reality and Imagination DiscoveredNeurons found to be abnormal in psychosis play an important role in our ability to distinguish between what is real and what is perceived, researchers say.Read More