FeaturedPsychology·August 21, 2018·3 min readBeauty is Simpler, and Less Special, Than We RealizeAnalyzing the work of great philosophers and recent neuroscience research, researchers conclude certain simple features, such as symmetry and roundness, make things more attractive to us.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 25, 2018·5 min readNeural Link Between Depression and Bad Sleep IdentifiedResearchers have identified a neural link between depression and sleep problems. The study reports brain regions associated with short term memory, self and negative emotions are strongly connected in those with depression, and this may lead to bad sleep quality.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 23, 2018·7 min readTraining Compassion ‘Muscle’ May Boost Brain’s Resilience to Others’ SufferingA new study reveals compassion meditation training may reduce distress when witnessing the suffering of others and improve the ability to respond with compassion.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 23, 2018·3 min readHow Your Brain Learns to Expect Muddy Puddles in the Park (and Other Things)Researchers reveal the role the orbitofrontal cortex plays in identity expectations.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·April 21, 2018·4 min readCan a Brain Injury Change Who You Are?A new article looks at how TBI can force personality changes in patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 27, 2017·3 min readHow Odors Are Turned into Long Term MemoriesA new study reveals the piriform cortex is able to archive long term memory, but requires instruction from the orbiotfrontal cortex to indicate the event is to be stored as a long-term memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 1, 2017·5 min readTwo Distinct Brain Regions Have Independent Influence on Decision-MakingResearchers report the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex and orbitofrontal cortex play key roles in decision making.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 24, 2017·3 min readHigh Intensity Interval Training Releases Endorphins in the BrainA PET neuroimaging study reveals high intensity impact training significantly increases endorphin release in brain areas associated with controlling emotion and pain.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 11, 2017·4 min readDepression Affects Male and Female Brains DifferentlyExposing depressed adolescents to positive and negative words elicited different effects in specific brain regions depending on the sex of the subject, a new Frontiers in Psychiatry study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 7, 2017·4 min readChanges in Brain Regions May Explain Why Some Prefer Certainty and OrderChanges in the orbitofrontal cortex and basolateral amygdala may help explain a person's preference for uncertain outcomes, as well as a preference for order and certainty, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 26, 2017·1 min readThe Brain’s Fight and Flight Response to Social ThreatIn a study exploring the neural correlates of the fight or flight response, people who choose to flee perceive a greater threat, leading them to behaviorally and mentally disengage from a situation, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 8, 2017·5 min readBrain Imaging Reveals Neural Roots of CaringResearchers use neuroimaging to identify brain patters associated with feelings of empathy that are predictable and consistent across individuals.Read More