FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 29, 2016·3 min readLearning to Avoid Unpleasant Experiences With the Help of DopamineA new study reports on dopamine's important role in learning how to avoid unpleasant experiences.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 29, 2016·2 min readRest Up! Less Than 5 Hours Sleep Can Lead to Significant Cognitive DegradationAccording to a new study, even elite students face significant cognitive decline if they sleep less than 5 hours a night for a week or more.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 29, 2016·4 min readInjustice Can Spread: Breaking the Chain of Unfair BehaviorA new study reveals a method to help regulate emotions and reassess situations when a person feels they have been treated unjustly.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 28, 2016·4 min readAntidepressant May Improve Cognitive Function in HIV PatientsResearchers report the antidepressant paroxetine suppresses neuroinflammation in improves reaction time in people with HIV associated cognitive impairment.Read More
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
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 27, 2016·4 min readMom and Baby Communication in ChimpanzeesA new study looks at how mother and infant chimpanzees communicate with each other.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 27, 2016·2 min readReaction to Stress More Important Than Its FrequencyA new study reports the way you deal with stress is more detrimental to health than the frequency stress is experienced.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 26, 2016·3 min readLink Between ADHD and Vision Impairment in ChildrenA new study reports on a link between an increased risk of ADHD diagnosis in children with vision problems which are not correctable with glasses or contacts.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 26, 2016·5 min readPoorer Memory Linked to Being OverweightA new study reports on an association between high body mass index and poorer performance on episodic memory tests.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 26, 2016·6 min readHow Drugs and Alcohol Can Hijack Your BrainFindings could help explain why some addicts unintentionally relapse, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 25, 2016·3 min readImmunotherapy May Improve Cognition in People With SchizophreniaA small study supports the mounting evidence that targeted immunotherapy can help improve cognitive ability in people with schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 25, 2016·3 min readPinpointing a Potential Treatment Target for Down SyndromeA new study of gene activity in the brains of people with Down syndrome reveals the formation of white matter is affected throughout life.Read More