FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 7, 2017·4 min readHandedness Arises From Genes in the Spinal Cords of EmbryosResearchers report genes that exhibit the greatest left-right differences in embryos are also implicated in an increased risk of developing schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·February 7, 2017·4 min readChemical Switch That May Decrease Schizophrenia Symptoms DiscoveredAdjusting levels of KYNA can have a significant effect on schizophrenia symptoms, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 6, 2017·5 min read“I Feel For You”: Researchers Examine Mirror Touch SynesthesiaResearchers explore how some people can feel a physical sensation when they witness another person being touched.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 4, 2017·4 min readEmoticons Help Gauge School Happiness Levels in Young ChildrenA new questionnaire that uses emoticon-like facial expressions could help teachers to communicate complex emotions with young children.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 4, 2017·4 min readEmpathetic People Experience Dogs’ Expressions More StronglyA new study reveals empathy affects perceptions of a dog's facial expressions.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 4, 2017·1 min readPersonality Traits ‘Contagious’ Among ChildrenA new study suggests personality is shaped by environment, not just genes and that children may have a bigger influence on each other than we realize.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 2, 2017·4 min readTwo Brain Networks That Influence Decision Making DiscoveredResearchers have identified two distinct mechanisms in the brain that control the balance between accuracy and speed when making decisions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 2, 2017·5 min read‘Synthetic Marijuana’ Linked to Serious Health ProblemsResearchers report synthetic marijuana products, sold under names such as K2 or Spice, have serious side effects including psychosis, seizures and even death. Researchers warn they are not a safe substitute for cannabis.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 2, 2017·4 min readEasier To Let Go: Can Depression Help People Deal With Life?Depression may allow people to abandon achievable goals, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 2, 2017·3 min readMedical Marijuana’s Underexplored Potential For Helping Opioid AddictionAccording to researchers, cannabinoids can reduce cravings and help ease withdrawal for those addicted to opioids.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 2, 2017·4 min readBrain Circuits May Reveal Which Young People Are Likely to Commit SuicideResearchers find significant differences in the brains of teens with bipolar disorder that attempt to take their lives over those with the disorder who have never attempted suicide.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 1, 2017·7 min readAn Impulsive Cognitive Style Comes With ImplicationsResearchers find a wide range of measurable cognitive tendencies in people who prioritize small and immediate rewards over longer term reward potential.Read More