Working Memory May be More Flexible than Previously Thought
Researchers report working memory doesn't have fixed limits, as previously believed, it adapts itself to tasks currently being performed.... Read More...
Open Access
Neuroscience research articles and press releases that cover research published in Open Access journals are listed below. We use Open Access (OA) to mean that the general public has free, open access to research journal articles published online.
Dominant Men Make Decisions Faster
Regardless of social context, highly dominant males respond faster in situations where decisions need to be made, a new study reports.... Read More...
Stress During Pregnancy Increases Mood Disorder Risk for Female Offspring
A new study reports maternal stress during pregnancy can increase the risk of female offspring developing mood disorders. Researchers reveal higher maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy were linked to alterations in newborns' functional brain connectivity in emotional processing areas.... Read More...
It Really is All About the Bass
A new study reports that while listening to music, brain activity becomes synchronized to the rhythmic structure of the sound, specifically the frequency of the beat.... Read More...
Poor Sleep Triggers Viral Loneliness and Social Rejection
A new study reveals a link between sleep deprivation and heightened feelings of social isolation. Researchers report sleep loss blunts activity in the brain that normally encourages social engagement.... Read More...
Why Do Women Get More Migraines?
Researchers report estrogen and other sex hormones may be responsible for the higher prevalence of migraines in women.... Read More...
Brain Proteins and Patterns Reveal Clues to Understanding Epilepsy
Researchers shed light on key proteins that play roles in controlling epilepsy and anxiety. ... Read More...
Targeting a Brain Mechanism Could Help Treat Aggression
Researchers have identified some of the key neurobiological mechanisms that help keep aggression under control. The findings could help develop targeted treatments to help those with aggressive problems associated with psychological disorders.... Read More...
Evolutionary Changes in Brain May Have Led to Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
According to researchers, neuropsychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia could be a byproduct of evolution.... Read More...
Video Game May Improve Empathy in Middle Schoolers
Researchers report a new video game aimed at middle school children can help boost empathy and prosocial behavior. The study reports children exposed to the game showed greater connectivity between brain networks linked to emotional regulation and perspective taking.... Read More...
How Axons Change Chemical Cues to Mechanical Force
Researchers report polarized phosphorylation of shootin 1 within growth cones is required for the directional axon guidance induced by netrin-1 gradients.... Read More...
Learning While Sleeping? Our Capabilities May Be Limited
A new study MEG study reveals our ability to learn during slow wave sleep is limited. ... Read More...