FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 11, 2017·6 min read‘Neuron-Reading’ Nanowires Could Accelerate Development of Drugs for Neurological DiseasesResearchers have developed nanowires that can record the electrical activity of neurons in fine detail. The technology will allow for better investigation as to how the brain works.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 11, 2017·5 min readTracing the Origin of Blood-Brain Barrier ‘Sentry Cells’According to researchers, a population of cells that help protect the brain from disease are not immune cells, but endothelial cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 11, 2017·6 min readWiring of the ‘Little Brain’ Linked to Multiple Forms of Mental IllnessResearchers report differences in the cerebellum and pons could increase risk for multiple forms of mental illness.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 11, 2017·4 min readStress Can Induce EmpathyA new study reveals acute stress can increase pro-social behavior and empathy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 10, 2017·3 min readAre You Listening? Your Pupils Indicate If You AreResearchers report that during times of shared attention, pupil dilation patterns synchronize.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 10, 2017·2 min readNegative Sounds Emphasized in Burned-Out BrainsResearchers report you may be more sensitive to negative information when you're feeling burnout symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 10, 2017·6 min readBlood Test Shows Promise in Detecting Abusive Head Trauma in InfantsResearchers have developed a new blood test that could help to identify infants who may be experiencing bleeding in the brain as a result of abusive head trauma.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 10, 2017·3 min readBrain Stimulation Influences Honest BehaviorResearchers report tDCS applied over a region in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can make people act more honestly.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·April 10, 2017·4 min readNew Mechanism That Regulates Chronic Stress Response IdentifiedFindings may lead to better diagnosis and treatment for disorders related to chronic stress.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 10, 2017·4 min readWhy Green Spaces Are Good For Gray MatterAccording to a new EEG study, walking between busy environments and green spaces can alter mood and emotion, triggering excitement and frustration.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 10, 2017·4 min readA Little Inhibition Shapes the Brain’s GPSA new study reveals the role basket cells play in navigation.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 10, 2017·3 min readPutting a Positive Spin on a Fear of SpidersA new study could provide hope for people with phobias.Read More