FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 27, 2016·3 min readGenetic Cause of Compulsive Behavior in Dogs May Further Understanding of Human OCDResearchers have identified genetic pathways that exacerbates the severity of compulsive behavior in dogs. The findings could lead to better understanding and treatment of human OCD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 4, 2016·5 min readMathematically Modelling How The Brain Makes Complex DecisionsA new study reports researchers have successfully created a biologically realistic math model which captures how the brain learns and makes complex decisions.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 1, 2016·4 min readDisruptions to Embryonic Reprogramming Alter Adult Mouse BehaviorEpigenetic reprogramming in mouse embryos can lead to abnormal repetitive behaviors in adulthood, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·December 3, 2015·5 min readDoes Your Dog’s Slobber Hold Clues to Human Mental Health?What can a dog's spit tell us about human mental health? It turns out, quite a lot, one researcher reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 24, 2015·2 min readImpulse Areas of Brain Activated in Obese Children by Food OdorsAccording to a new study, the area of the brain associated with impulsivity and the development of OCD is activated in obese children when they smell food.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·November 23, 2015·11 min readTracing the Roots of OCD in People and PetsStudying animal behavior could help with better detection and treatments for OCD.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 12, 2015·4 min readPeople With Treatment Resistant OCD Can Benefit From Exposure TherapyResearchers report people from OCD can benefit significantly from adding exposure and response prevention therapy when common drug treatments fail.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 19, 2015·6 min readCreatures of Habit: How Neurons Weigh Behavioral Cost and RewardAccording to a new study, habit formation is driven by neurons in the striatum which represent both the cost and reward of the behavior.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 6, 2015·3 min readSelf Assessment Test Could Help Diagnose Autism in AdultsA new test could help clinicians diagnose autism in adults.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 23, 2015·4 min readGenomewide Screen of Learning in Zebrafish Identifies Enzyme Important in Neural CircuitResearchers identify a set of genes which, in a zebrafish model, appear to be important for learning.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 6, 2015·2 min readMultitasking Hunger Neurons Also Control Compulsive BehaviorsResearchers report when food is absent, Agrp neurons initiate repetitive behaviors.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·February 12, 2015·2 min readA Brain System that Appears To Compensate for Autism, OCD, and DyslexiaPeople with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD, OCD and dyslexia appear to compensate for dysfunction by relying on declarative memory.Read More
